321: Live from ISE: Inside the World’s Most Exhausting AV Show

Recorded live during ISE in Barcelona, this episode captures the energy, exhaustion, and excitement of one of the AV industry’s largest global events. Tim Van Woeart and Renee Benson check in with returning guests and surprise cameos from the show floor to discuss scale, planning strategies, emerging themes, and how ISE continues to evolve—especially around collaboration, education technology, and ecosystem-based design. The conversation blends practical advice, industry insight, and classic AV Life spontaneity.

Topics Discussed:

• ISE vs. InfoComm Experience
• The Importance of Strategic Show Planning
• ISE’s Massive Growth and Expansion
• Information Overload and Conference Fatigue
• Ecosystem Thinking and Industry Collaboration
• Solution-Focused Booths and Cross-Manufacturer Collaboration
• Education Technology at ISE
• Show Floor Culture and Spontaneity
• Awards and Innovation Highlights
• The Human Side of Trade Shows

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