AV Trends and Innovations 2025 at a glance

Sustainability was one of the most prominent themes at ISE 2025.

Manufacturers continue to invest in energy-efficient technologies, circular design principles and solutions that help organisations reduce their environmental impact. ESG measurement and reporting are also becoming increasingly important.

One particularly notable development is the rapid growth of E-Paper and next-generation Micro LED displays.

E-Paper technology is advancing quickly, with larger screen sizes and richer colour reproduction while maintaining extremely low energy consumption.

Typical applications include:

• Digital shelf labels in retail
• Digital nameplates
• Meeting room displays
• Information displays with frequently changing content

At the same time, remote management and monitoring capabilities for AV systems continue to improve, reducing travel requirements while enabling faster support and more efficient maintenance.

Artificial Intelligence was visible throughout almost every exhibition stand. AI is increasingly being integrated into AV solutions, making systems smarter, more efficient and easier to use.

Examples include:

• Automated content creation
• Intelligent video conferencing cameras
• AI-powered audio systems
• Automatic image and sound optimisation

Hardware is also continuing to evolve. In addition to a CPU and GPU, an increasing number of AV devices are now equipped with an NPU (Neural Processing Unit), enabling AI processes to be carried out locally and reducing reliance on cloud-based applications.

This results in faster performance, lower latency and greater control over data.

As more AV systems move to IP-based networks, data privacy and cybersecurity have become critical priorities. The introduction of the European NIS2 Directive is accelerating this trend.

Manufacturers are investing heavily in:

• Advanced encryption
• Secure data transmission
• Zero Trust security architectures
• Continuous user and device monitoring

These measures help protect audiovisual systems against unauthorised access and cyber threats.

AV over IP is increasingly becoming the standard for modern audiovisual infrastructure.

By transporting audio, video and data signals over a network, organisations gain a flexible solution that can adapt as requirements change. Benefits include:

• Scalability
• Greater flexibility
• Centralised management
• More efficient use of infrastructure

More manufacturers are also adopting standards such as IPMX, improving interoperability between systems and simplifying integration across different technology platforms.

Innovation remains important, but ease of use is now a major focus. Organisations want solutions that are simple to install, manage and operate.

Key developments include:

• All-in-one meeting room systems
• Integrated room management platforms
• Smart occupancy sensors
• User-friendly interfaces

Combining multiple functions into a single solution reduces complexity and gives organisations greater insight into how spaces are used.

Significant developments are also taking place within LED technology. CMD LED is increasingly replacing traditional SMD LED solutions.

Advantages include:

• Lower energy consumption
• Higher contrast ratios
• Better LED protection
• Extended lifespan

As a result, LED solutions are becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to traditional video walls.

High-quality audio remains essential for effective collaboration. New AI-powered audio processing and advanced algorithms are improving the separation of speech from background noise.

This significantly enhances speech intelligibility, even in environments with challenging acoustics.

Smart audio bars and ceiling microphones now make it possible to transform difficult spaces into effective environments for hybrid meetings and video conferencing.