Barco Control Rooms is bringing mission-critical innovation to ISE and DistribuTECH 2026. As the global leader in control room solutions, the company is showcasing its latest visualization technology across multiple booths throughout the show floors – with an exclusive product launch at ISE that you won’t want to miss. Barco’s teams look forward to seeing you at ISE (3-6 February at Fira de Barcelona) or DistribuTECH (3-5 February at San Diego Convention Center)!

Prepare for the big reveal at ISE

The spotlight shines brightest at the RPG booth (#5N390), where the company unveiling groundbreaking visualization news for the very first time. This exclusive reveal introduces a brand-new product… that it’s keeping under wraps until the show. Alongside this mystery launch, witness the spectacular NT0.9-I LED video wall making its European debut in a stunning 6×6 configuration powered by Infinipix, plus two complete Barco CTRL setups demonstrating the future of mission-critical operations.

CTRL demonstrations across the show floor

Throughout ISE 2026, experience live demonstrations of Barco CTRL – its revolutionary all-in-one KVM over IP platform that’s transforming how operators manage mission-critical environments. This secure solution delivers seamless content control across operator desks and video walls, combining intuitive simplicity with unlimited scalability for the most demanding operations. Additionally, through its partnership with Extreme Networks, we also offer the ‘Connected Control Room’ functionality, enabling seamless and secure integration of remote sites (including crisis rooms, homeworkers, oil rigs, etc.). We will present this functionality (and other new Barco CTRL features) together with Extreme Networks at predefined demo slots on the RPG booth. Register here to secure your spot.

Beyond the RPG booth, you can also find Barco CTRL in action at additional partner booths: LundHalsey (#5B300) showcases the platform alongside a 2×2 Barco UniSee II display, while distributor Wesco (#2V280) demonstrates CTRL with KVD-5521D displays. Each setup highlights how CTRL simplifies complex workflows while maintaining the security standards critical infrastructure demands.

Innovation on display everywhere

Barco’s presence spans the entire show. At its main Barco booth (#2K300), discover a 4×4 TP1.2-I configuration powered by the Infinipix IND-100 (the dedicated LED processor designed to extend the 3D stereo capabilities for Dual Eye Point applications in simulation markets), while its Barco Residential booth (#2J500) presents an impressive 6×6 TP0.9-I setup, bringing its LED video wall expertise and quality to luxury home environments. The Avixa Studio (#EA900, Hall 3) features its flagship LED video walls in a 4×4 TP1.2 and 3×3 TP0.9 configuration – both driven by Infinipix – as a studio backdrop, showcasing what’s possible in professional visualization.

Where to find Barco at ISE 2026

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Strategic LED partnerships take centre stage

ISE 2026 marks a pivotal moment for its LED strategy, as we showcase the power of its strategic alliances with industry giants BOE and Unilumin. These partnerships represent the perfect synergy: its 25+ years of European-engineered LED image processing expertise combined with their world-class manufacturing capabilities and cutting-edge display technologies.

At the BOE booth (#2D100), experience a 6×6 BYH 0.9 LED wall powered by Barco Infinipix – a stunning demonstration of how Chip On Board (COB) technology meets precision processing. Meanwhile, the Unilumin booth (#3D300) showcases an impressive 8×8 MIP UPanel II 1.2 configuration also driven by Infinipix, alongside its E2 and Barco CTRL solutions. Their Multi-LED In Package (MIP) technology delivers pixel pitches smaller than 0.9mm, enabling unprecedented resolutions that were previously unattainable.

These alliances go beyond hardware integration: for control room customers, the combination of these advanced LED solutions with its Barco CTRL platform delivers end-to-end security and seamless operation – complete, integrated solutions rather than standalone components. As the LED market consolidates and evolves, these partnerships position Barco at the centre of the revolution, transforming Barco from a technology provider into an integral part of the global LED ecosystem.

Cybersecurity in focus

Security remains paramount in critical infrastructure, and Barco is addressing this head-on at ISE 2026. On 4 February at 3:40 PM, join Barco live at the Avixa Studio (#EA900) or follow the broadcast for a panel discussion. Barco’s Timo Kosig (Product Security Officer) and Mathieu Dobbeleir (VP Product & Solutions) will explore how the cybersecurity landscape is evolving and how organizations can stay protected. The conversation delves into how Barco CTRL addresses modern security challenges while maintaining operational simplicity – a balance that’s becoming increasingly crucial for control room environments.

ISE cyber security summit 2026

Additionally, Timo Kosig and Andrew Dowsett (Territory Sales Manager at Barco Control Rooms) will give a keynote speech at the ISE Cyber Security Summit. On 5 February they will explain how Barco Control Rooms empowers cyber resilient operations, showcasing how the Barco CTRL platform places cybersecurity at the core of modern control room visualization. Tickets are needed to attend this event.

With demonstrations spanning eight different booths, an exclusive product launch, and two speaking slots, ISE 2026 represents one of Barco Control Rooms’ most comprehensive show presence yet. Visit Barco across the show floor to experience the future of mission-critical visualization.

Showcasing to the Transmission and Distribution market at DistribuTECH

Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, the Transmission and Distribution community gathers in San Diego for DistribuTECH. Barco will be at the centre of the action, partnering with leading industry players to showcase how its control room solutions enhance grid reliability and drive operational efficiency.

The main hub for Barco Control Rooms is the shared booth with its partner Winsted (#1913). With two Barco CTRL desk, an essential solution for the Transmission and Distribution control rooms market. Barco CTRL secures critical energy operations with a cybersecure architecture that facilitates NERC-CIP compliance. Going beyond KVM over IP, this scalable platform unifies video wall and operator desk management, enabling secure content interaction from any location. Furthermore, visitors can discover an RGB Laser ODL‑721 rear‑projection video wall, a Barco UniSee II LCD video wall and an NT1.2‑I LED video wall powered by Infinipix LED processing, visitors can experience a complete overview of how Barco supports the Energy and Utilities market. Drop by for demos and guidance from its team.

You will also find Barco solutions at the Survalent booth (#5025), where a Barco UniSee II video wall and its Barco CTRL KVM solution are on display.

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