The Blueprint for Smart Workspaces: What to Expect at InfoComm 2026
After catching my breath from the European event circuit earlier this year, it is already time to start looking at flights to Nevada. The professional audiovisual industry is gathering once again for InfoComm 2026, scheduled to take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center. While there are regional variations of this exhibition worldwide, the US iteration represents the preeminent global nexus for this rapidly evolving sector.
With rigorous educational sessions running from June 13 to June 19, and the main experiential exhibit floor open from June 17 to June 19, this event is a massive undertaking. It gathers over 30,000 industry professionals from more than 95 countries. For anyone invested in the future of workplace strategy, hybrid collaboration, and smart infrastructure, visiting InfoComm is the definitive way to evaluate the tools shaping the next decade of enterprise technology.
A Tale of Two Halls: Work and Play
The physical layout of the Las Vegas exhibition is meticulously curated to reflect the dual pillars of the modern Pro AV industry: Work and Play. This intentional spatial dichotomy allows attendees to navigate the vast array of over 800 exhibiting companies efficiently, maximizing their time on the floor.
The Central Hall is entirely dedicated to the technological infrastructure that powers global commerce and enterprise communications. It is the epicenter for solutions that optimize enterprise networks and design hybrid meeting ecosystems. Key technological categories here include conferencing and collaboration solutions, command-and-control technologies, and comprehensive digital signage ecosystems.
In stark contrast, the North Hall serves as the hub for the creative, immersive, and performative aspects of the AV industry. The technologies within this hall are tailored for the experience economy, featuring immersive spatial audio arrays, broadcast AV tech, and automated lighting control protocols.
Beyond the physical halls, the educational tracks are where the real strategic value lies. Enterprise IT directors and commercial integrators can participate in deep-dive sessions and manufacturer training that directly translate to operational advantages back home. Previewing the show floor dynamics reveals an intense focus on making these technologies accessible and interoperable for global rollouts.
The Evolution of the Integrated Experience
Understanding the gravity of this event requires a brief look at its host organization, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association. Better known as AVIXA, the organization has consistently adapted to the shifting landscape of enterprise technology.
Their core philosophy holds that the industry’s ultimate output is the integrated experience, not just the physical hardware. This approach is clearly paying off. Current industry projections from AVIXA forecast that Pro AV revenue will increase by an additional $70 billion, reaching a staggering $402 billion by 2030. The permanent establishment of the hybrid workplace sustains this outsized growth.
Macro Trends Defining the 2026 Exhibition
The contemporary AV landscape has definitively transitioned into the sophisticated deployment of software-defined, AI-driven, and highly interoperable ecosystems.
InfoComm 2026
The Architecture of Integrated Experiences
Pro AV Market Trajectory
Global Revenue in Billions (USD)
Central Hall
- ▪ Conferencing & Collaboration
- ▪ Command & Control Ops
- ▪ Enterprise Digital Signage
North Hall
- ▪ Immersive Spatial Audio
- ▪ Broadcast & Streaming
- ▪ Lighting & Staging Systems
Who Attends & Expected ROI
Enterprise IT Directors
ROI: Standardizing hybrid meeting experiences globally while aligning with zero-trust security architectures.
Commercial AV Integrators
ROI: Validating technology for high-value bids and acquiring frameworks for Managed Service Provider (MSP) models.
Architects & Workspace Designers
ROI: Delivering future-proofed corporate environments without compromising physical design integrity.
A few critical macro trends will dominate the conversation in Las Vegas this year:
Artificial Intelligence: Deeply embedded into physical signal routing, dynamic image processing, and predictive network monitoring.
AV and IT Convergence: Elevating cybersecurity to a primary architectural design pillar, mandating the implementation of zero-trust network architectures.
Interoperability: A non-negotiable requirement, ensuring an employee can initiate a call from any endpoint without complex reconfigurations.
Sustainability: A profound shift toward sustainable AV practices, with the event’s general service contractor achieving critical ISO certifications.
For an early look at more data from the pro AV industry, make sure to review our recent report, featuring analyst insights, data from the past, and projections for the coming years.
Hardware Innovations and Partner Ecosystems
Manufacturers across the technological spectrum are utilizing the event to introduce physical tools designed to streamline rapid deployment. The physical hardware powering hybrid meetings relies heavily on edge computing and intelligent software.
Our core partners are at the forefront of this shift. For instance, Crestron Electronics is demonstrating the AutoMeasure feature in its Automate VX multi-camera speaker-tracking solutions. This technology uses advanced algorithms to frame active speakers intelligently, ensuring equitable access for remote participants without requiring manual camera adjustments.
The sheer volume of intellectual capital exchanged is channeled through an educational program featuring over 250 industry-leading speakers. Ilya Bukshteyn, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Teams Calling and Devices, will deliver a highly anticipated keynote dissecting how machine learning algorithms reduce operational friction in the AI-powered workplace.
Surviving the Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas is a beast of a city, and navigating the convention center floor is a marathon. Hitting 20,000 steps a day is the standard, not the exception. Before you even think about the technology on the floor, you need to think about your footwear. Leave the dress shoes at the hotel and invest in proper support, or your feet will end your trip early.
Beyond the walking, the desert air, and the constant networking, your voice will absolutely be wrecked by day two if you are not careful. Keep a water bottle with you at all times, and do not be afraid to step off the floor to find a quiet corner when you need a mental break. Managing your energy is just as strategic as mapping out your booth visits.
Connect with GPA at InfoComm 2026
For enterprise clients, the focus is significantly less about discovering discrete hardware and more about identifying holistic, scalable business solutions. The primary opportunity lies in standardizing deployments at scale and shifting toward managed service provider models.
We are currently finalizing our exact booth details and off-site events for the week, and you will want to be the first to know when our schedule goes live. Sign up for the GPA newsletter below to stay in the loop on all our InfoComm 2026 activities. Join the list and let’s connect at the InfoComm 2026 in the US to discuss how to modernize your global workspace strategy.
