The global gathering of AV professionals will focus on immediate action, innovative defense, and industry resilience.

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) announces the launch of the CyberSecurity Summit, a major new addition to its 2026 content program.

Scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026, the Summit will address the growing cybersecurity challenges facing the professional AV and systems integration industries, as digital threats increasingly impact critical infrastructure, smart buildings, venues, and public services.

The announcement coincides with the European Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a continent-wide initiative coordinated by ENISA and the European Commission to promote safer digital practices among businesses, institutions, and individuals. With cybercrime rising across Europe and worldwide, the launch of this new ISE Summit couldn’t be more timely.

Cybersecurity: a business-critical priority for the AV sector

As AV systems become increasingly networked and integrated into enterprise, public sector, and large venue environments, they are exposed to the same vulnerabilities as traditional IT infrastructures. From control rooms and conferencing platforms to digital signage, smart buildings, and event venues, AV solutions have become high-value targets for ransomware, data breaches, social engineering, and denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

At ISE’s CyberSecurity Summit, AV professionals will learn how to protect critical systems, comply with evolving regulations such as NIS2 and ISO 27001, and transform cybersecurity from a vulnerability into a strategic advantage—before it’s too late.

Cybersecurity is no longer a technical afterthought—it’s a business-critical factor. For AV manufacturers, integrators, and technology users, it’s essential for accessing public tenders, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building long-term trust with clients, says Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events.

The Summit will be chaired by Pere Ferrer i Sastre, former Director General of the Catalan Police (Mossos d’Esquadra), with extensive experience in public security, digital transformation, regulatory frameworks, and critical infrastructure management. He will lead sessions addressing emerging digital threats in the AV and systems integration sectors.“Cybersecurity is no longer optional; it lies at the heart of every AV innovation”, says Ferrer. “ISE’s CyberSecurity Summit brings together the brightest minds in the industry to confront today’s digital threats head-on and turn them into strategic advantages. By sharing actionable insights, proven strategies, and real-world experience, we will empower AV professionals to protect critical systems, lead with confidence, and build a safer, smarter future for the entire industry”.

The event will bring together AV and cybersecurity leaders to address the most urgent challenges impacting connected AV systems in critical infrastructure, smart buildings, and corporate environments.

The Summit will open with Pere Ferrer and feature keynotes from Shaun Reardon (DNV Cyber) on cyber resilience, Timo Kosig and Andrew Dowsett (Barco Control Rooms) on secure operations, and Pedro Pablo Pérez (TRC) on protecting corporate communications.

Additionally, roundtables with Laura Caballero (Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia), Folly Farrel (TÜV SÜD), and Sergi Carmona (Veolia Spain) will explore compliance, governance, and best practices for securing critical AV environments.

Cybersecurity: a strategic imperative for the AV industry

The Summit is part of ISE 2026’s overarching theme, Push Beyond, which invites the global systems integration and AV professional community to push the limits of what’s possible. With the introduction of the CyberSecurity Summit, ISE expands its reach to address one of the most urgent and complex challenges facing the industry today.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of the future

Registration for ISE 2026 is now open. Join visionaries, pioneers, and creative minds from around the world. Whether you’re an AV integrator, manufacturer, IT manager, or facilities director, the CyberSecurity Summit offers essential knowledge and networking opportunities to navigate the evolving digital threat landscape.