Innovation Park at ISE 2026 for the next big investor idea

At ISE 2026, the Innovation Park is set to connect investors, strategic partners and trailblazing industry startups, driving the next wave of innovation

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) plans to bring back the Innovation Park for the 2026 edition. Building on its success in 2025, the expanded initiative in Congress Square connects investors and start-ups to maximise investment opportunities.

“Whether you're looking for high-growth investment opportunities or groundbreaking solutions ready for implementation, Innovation Park is the place where ideas and opportunity meet,” says Mike Blackman, managing director of ISE.

Alongside start-ups and first-time ISE exhibitors, Innovation Park criteria will now include companies returning after an absence of 3 years or more. To support this expansion, the space will feature 130 exhibition pods.

Centrally located, this initiative will also feature the Pitching Stage, programmed by start-up incubator Plug and Play, and the revitalised Matchmaking Area designed for targeted business connections. These events will be supplemented by the Investor Forum, which will focus on pro AV and take place on the opening day, and a full programme of start-up networking events scheduled throughout the week.

Tied to ISE 2026’s Push Beyond theme, Innovation Park embodies the show’s ambition to go further than purely showcasing technology. This initiative is among other 2026 plans that aim to elevate the show to new heights.

Registration for ISE 2026 is now open. You can reserve your spot at iseurope.org/welcome/registration