AVL SUMMIT by AFIAL 2026 will strengthen the role of live demonstrations and direct hands-on experience with professional audiovisual technology in its next edition. The event, taking place on October 7 and 8, 2026 at La Nave, Madrid, will introduce new formats focused on showcasing sound, lighting and video solutions in real operating conditions.
With this evolution, the event continues to consolidate its position as a specialised meeting point for manufacturers, distributors, integrators, rental companies, technicians, installers and professionals linked to the audiovisual and AV integration sectors.
The main new feature of this edition will be AVL SUMMIT EXPERIENCE, a new concept designed to allow attendees to see, hear and analyse the real-world performance of the technology presented by participating brands.
The aim is to place products into practical application contexts, enabling a more technical and hands-on evaluation of the showcased solutions. This new approach incorporates dedicated spaces focused on demonstrations and direct interaction with technology, reinforcing the event’s practical component while delivering a format more closely aligned with the real needs of the professional market.
Among the highlights are the new Sound & Light Sessions, technical demonstrations that will take place in the auditorium and focus on small-format sound and lighting solutions. These sessions will allow professionals to evaluate key aspects such as coverage, intelligibility, acoustic performance, lighting response and applications in corporate environments, professional spaces and small to medium-scale installations.
The event will also introduce a new Lighting Demo Area, a dedicated space for individual demonstrations of professional lighting systems in operation. This format will showcase performance capabilities, integration possibilities and real application scenarios, while also encouraging more direct interaction between manufacturers and professional visitors.
With these new demo areas, AVL SUMMIT by AFIAL 2026 reinforces an increasingly experience-driven approach focused on practical interaction, technical comparison and real contact with professional audiovisual technology.
The evolution of the event is also supported by the strong pace of exhibitor bookings recorded to date and the progressive incorporation of leading AV industry brands, consolidating a specialised offering aimed at generating networking, business opportunities and technical knowledge.
Alongside the exhibition area and the new demo spaces, AVL SUMMIT by AFIAL 2026 will also feature a programme of training sessions, conferences and technical presentations focused on trends, innovation and the evolution of the professional audiovisual market.
