ISE announced that the Connected Classroom, powered by Logitech, returned for a second consecutive year at ISE 2026. This engaging 120 m² immersive space, located in Hall 2, featured four interactive zones, each designed to address different educational needs.
The debut of the Connected Classroom at ISE 2025 attracted significant attention from visitors, who were able to interact directly with the technology in an immersive classroom environment. The idea originated with Jason Whitcomb, founder of Kinetic Culture, and product marketing expert Jeff Boggess. ISE, in collaboration with Logitech, later brought the concept to life at the show.
The Connected Classroom started as an informal coffee chat with Mike Blackman and a shared belief that the AV community could leave a positive and lasting impact in Barcelona and beyond. From that conversation emerged something much bigger than just an exhibition space at ISE: it became a bridge between industry innovation and classrooms around the world, commented Jason Whitcomb.
Shaping the future of learning
At ISE 2026, the Connected Classroom demonstrated how integrated audiovisual and collaboration technologies directly benefited both teachers and students. From simplifying lesson delivery and enabling seamless hybrid teaching to fostering active and social learning, the space showed how technology could enhance engagement and accessibility in all types of classrooms.
Visitors were able to experience practical solutions such as Logitech’s Rally Camera Streamline Kit and Reach for video-based learning, Mevo for student content creation, and MX Ink for immersive AR/VR exploration. With collaborative furniture, interactive displays and streaming tools, the Connected Classroom offered a clear view of how technology could make learning more dynamic, inclusive and effective.
As the main sponsor for the second consecutive year, Logitech viewed the project both as an innovation platform and as an opportunity to better understand the evolving needs of education.
Education is one of the most exciting growth areas for Logitech. The Connected Classroom allowed us to showcase how our solutions support teachers and empower students in diverse learning environments. The conversations we had there gave us valuable insight into how education is changing globally, knowledge that continues to influence product development, stated Gaurav Bradoo, Head of Product & Portfolio at Logitech.
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A lasting legacy
In addition to highlighting emerging innovations in EdTech, the Connected Classroom demonstrated ISE’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility. A significant portion of the showcased technology was donated to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNICEF’s Giga project, which aims to connect every classroom in the world to the internet.
Following ISE 2025, more than 30 Logitech devices from the Connected Classroom were donated to Giga’s Connectivity Center to help key stakeholders advance their digital transformation processes in education.
The Connected Classroom is much more than a showcase of what is possible with technology; it is also a commitment to making a difference. By donating to the Giga programme, we help ensure that children around the world have access to the tools they need to learn, grow and thrive. This legacy is at the heart of what ISE stands for, said Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events.
