Stay in the Know: Announcements Ahead of IC26
InfoComm 2026, the world’s most essential destination for AV, will take place June 13–19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, focusing on how AI is reshaping the AV industry through keynotes, education sessions, and immersive show floor experiences.
With less than a month before the event returns to Las Vegas, excitement continues to build as new announcements fuel the momentum. From awards kicking off submissions to the latest innovations set to debut on the show floor, here are some of the top updates for InfoComm 2026.
Best of Show Awards Now Open for Entries
Starting off, nominations for the Best of Show Awards at InfoComm 2026 have opened, inviting exhibitors to submit products ahead of the show! With thousands of new products introduced at InfoComm each year, awards like this can make yours stand out.
Presented by Installation and FutureB2B sister publications, the awards are designed to recognize and honor outstanding new products at InfoComm. The program aims to spotlight innovation, celebrate technical excellence, and provide additional visibility to companies pushing the boundaries of the audiovisual and integrated experience industry.
If you’re interested in entering, you can apply until the extended entry deadline of 23:59 PST on Friday, June 5. For more details on the awards including FAQs, benefits for entering, how the nomination process works, and how to begin your nomination today, click here!
InfoComm 2026 Will Feature The Pitch
The North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center will highlight “Play” technologies – audio, broadcast AV, lighting, staging, and live event solutions – alongside The Pitch.
The Pitch, powered by Diversified (Booth N8063), is an all-new, immersive show floor experience inspired by the worlds of sports, broadcast, and live entertainment. The Pitch will showcase how integrated AV technologies work together to power today’s most dynamic venues, campuses, and entertainment destinations.
Highlights include:
- Broadcast control environments that manage live feeds, graphics, and real-time production workflows
- Draft room strategy spaces designed for collaboration, data visualization, and rapid decision-making
- Premium viewing lounges that flex between hospitality, presentations, and live event experiences
- Fan engagement activations that turn audiences into participants through interactive, branded moments.
Step into the action and experience firsthand how connected systems capture, manage, and amplify moments.
“Live events today are no longer just about what happens on stage or on the field – they’re about creating shared, immersive experiences that extend far beyond the physical venue,” explained Jenn Heinold, Senior Vice President, Expositions, Americas, AVIXA, producer of InfoComm, in a press release. “InfoComm 2026 brings together the technologies and expertise that make those experiences possible from broadcast and production to lighting, audio, and real-time audience engagement.”
New Activation Hubs, Solutions, and More
At InfoComm 2026, there will be plenty of fresh experiences, including new activation hubs, an upgraded floor plan, and solutions set to unveil on the show floor.
First off, in the Central Hall, attendees will see several updated and expanded Activation Hubs, including:
- A Smart Workplace, powered by FORTÉ and developed with Technology Partner Shure Incorporated, showcasing solutions for hybrid work, meeting equity, and human-centered office design.
- A Retail Experience, featuring a connected store environment, developed with Samsung Electronics America, designed to reflect what’s next in physical and digital retail.
Additionally, all attendees will benefit from the continued enhancements to the Las Vegas Convention Center, including a renovated Central Hall, improved lighting, contemporary finishes, and clearer sightlines.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there. From debuts to unveilings, the show floor is set to be full of new experiences.
Curious about video walls? IAdea will be partnering with direct view LED display designer and manufacturer Nanolumens to showcase how a premium all-in-one LED video wall can fit naturally into Microsoft-standardized enterprise environments with a live demonstration.
PPDS, the global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is also planning to unveil their new Philips UltraSlim Signage Range and a major partnership at the show.
Meanwhile, Lightware, a professional AV manufacturer, developer, and supplier company based in Europe, will showcase USB-C, AVoIP, and UC updates. Renkus-Heinz, a California-based manufacturer of loudspeakers and related equipment, is set to show off loudspeaker innovations. And so much more!
Resources for a Great InfoComm Experience
From awards to new features, InfoComm 2026 will be an exciting time for AV! Make sure you’re registered here.
And to help you prepare for the event, here are a few key resources:
A University of Central Florida double-alum with a Master’s in Digital Media, I'm a content creator who loves bringing people together over shared interests. As AVIXA's Coordinator of Digital Content, I produce articles on a myriad of technology topics. I've also worked on virtual reality projects, transforming Romanian folk tales into VR narratives.
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