The two-day event will address audiovisual collaboration between Europe and Latin America and is supported by the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Barcelona City Council.
Innovation in high technology in Europe and Latin America is paving the way for unprecedented collaboration and trade between the two vibrant regions. Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world's leading destination for innovation, will explore these opportunities in a new summit taking place on January 30 and 31, 2024.
The innovative European-Latin American AV Summit (ELAS), supported by ACCIO-Catalonia Trade & Investment, promises to bring together government representatives, thought leaders, and industry giants to foster understanding, strengthen connections, and promote innovation across continents.
ELAS 2024 represents the epitome of intercontinental collaboration, providing a unique platform for technological pioneers from Europe and Latin America to exchange ideas and foster innovative partnerships. We are proud to host key speakers at the inaugural summit, including Jaume Collboni, Mayor of Barcelona, and Javi López, Co-Chair of the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly, said Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events.
ELAS 2024 speaker lineup also includes Martin Saul, CEO of ICAP Global and Chairman of the AVIXA Board; Paco Guzmán from META AI; Federico Bausone, CEO of Crestron Latin America; Christina De Bono, Founder and President of SAVe Sustainability; and Sean Wargo, Vice President of Market Intelligence at AVIXA, along with high-level government representatives from Latin America and the European Union.The Summit President, Mateu Hernández, Internationalization Director of Casa Batlló, stated: “Join us as we embark on this extraordinary journey that transcends borders, showcasing the potential of pioneering collaborations and setting a new standard for audiovisual and digital innovation”.
The topics of the ELAS 2024 sessions will include an overview of the AV market and AV industry trends in Latin America and the rest of the world; the EU-LAC Foundation (European Union, Latin America, and the Caribbean) and its projects; and the Global Gateway Investment Agenda (GGIA). Attendees will gain insights into country initiatives, the use and regulation of Artificial Intelligence as a development opportunity, and how talent development can boost the competitiveness of the audiovisual sector. Agenda items will also include sustainability and industry innovations. The summit will be conducted in English, but the KUDO platform offers a language translation service.
ELAS 2024 will be a vital platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and the development of new business opportunities between Europe and Latin America in the audiovisual and digital sectors. Government representatives, industry leaders, and professionals in the audiovisual sector are invited to participate in this important event.
The first European-Latin American AV Summit will take place on January 30 and 31, 2024, at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, CC4.1