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 ExperienceThe Importance of Strategic Show PlanningISE’s Massive Growth and ExpansionInformation Overload and Conference FatigueEcosystem Thinking and Industry CollaborationSolution-Focused Booths and Cross-Manufacturer CollaborationEducation Technology at ISEShow Floor Culture and SpontaneityAwards and Innovation HighlightsThe Human Side of Trade ShowsThe AV Life is a Higher Ed AV Media production. More at higheredav.com.Connect with Tim Van Woeart:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-van-woeart-cts-45416826/X (Formerly Twitter): https://www.x.com/TVanWoeartConnect with The AV Life:X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheAVLifePodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theavlife3337