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ISE 2026 Opens in Barcelona With Free Nightly Drone Art Shows

Organizers present the public production as a cutting‑edge audiovisual showcase designed to extend the fair’s reach beyond the trade halls.

Overview

  • The outdoor shows run February 3–5 at 18:30 over the south entrance of Fira Gran Via and are visible without accreditation.
  • Coverage differs on the fleet size, with reports citing either 600 or 700 synchronized drones for the nightly performances.
  • Program highlights include a live performance by soprano Anna Slizinova with violin and piano on February 3 and a visual‑arts set by Jeroen van der Most on February 4.
  • The 2026 edition targets record scale with roughly 1,710 exhibitors across 101,000 square meters as it seeks to surpass last year’s 85,351 attendees.
  • AI and cybersecurity headline the conference agenda, even as local mobility challenges are noted as a possible constraint on visitor numbers.