Top 5 Innovations from CES 2025: proAV’s Take on the Future of Workplace Tech

As we gear up for ISE 2025, the leading event for professional AV and workplace technology, it is valuable to consider the key innovations from CES 2025. While CES primarily focuses on consumer electronics, it often highlights trends that may impact our industry. The professional AV sector typically stays ahead of the consumer market, providing integrated, scalable, and enterprise-grade solutions. However, CES offers insight into emerging technologies and evolving user expectations.

Here are five standout innovations from CES 2025 that could influence what we’ll see at ISE and beyond: 

1. Rollable Displays – Flexibility Meets Productivity 

Lenovo’s ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 impressed with its rollable OLED display, expanding from 14 to 16.7 inches. Although aimed at consumers, the broader trend of adaptable displays has significant potential in professional AV. We’ve already seen meeting rooms with displays that adjust based on room size or audience, and large interactive surfaces that roll out as needed. At ISE 2025, we can expect more adaptable solutions in collaborative spaces, designed to offer greater flexibility.

2. AI-Driven Smart Office Systems 

Samsung’s Home AI system While originally designed for homes, this concept is highly applicable to the smart office. The future workplace will increasingly rely on AI-driven systems to manage lighting, AV, and environmental controls, ensuring a seamless experience. At ISE, we expect a strong emphasis on AI-powered building management systems that integrate with unified communication platforms, enhancing efficiency, personalisation, and employee well-being.

3. Micro LED: Brighter, Better, and Cheaper 

Micro LED technology continues to evolve, offering enhanced brightness, colour accuracy, and lifespan compared to traditional LEDs. While Micro LED has already made an impact in professional AV solutions, its increased affordability and adaptability for smaller form factors, as showcased at CES, is particularly noteworthy. For the proAV industry, this could lead to more accessible solutions for mid-sized meeting rooms, retail spaces, and immersive experiences. At ISE, expect to see finer-pitch LED video walls and cost-effective LED display solutions, designed to deliver high performance across various corporate environments.

4. Nvidia’s AI-Powered Graphics – A New Era of Immersive Experiences 

Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 50 Series, with its AI-driven rendering capabilities, offers more lifelike graphics and seamless virtual environments. While primarily aimed at gaming, the implications for professional AV are significant. From AR/VR collaboration tools to immersive digital environments for corporate training and large-scale events, these advancements will shape the future of interactive experiences. At ISE, we expect to see solutions that elevate virtual collaboration, bridging the gap between physical and digital workspaces.

5. Portable and On-Demand Video Conferencing Solutions 

A growing trend at CES was the push toward portable, all-in-one devices for video conferencing and content sharing. While consumer-oriented, this indicates a broader demand for simple, plug-and-play solutions in smaller office spaces and on-the-go environments. For the professional AV sector, this could translate into compact, high-performance UC solutions that cater to agile working. We expect ISE to showcase advancements in this area, focusing on ease of deployment, flexibility, and interoperability with existing systems. 

proAV: Staying Ahead of the Curve 

While CES provides insight into emerging technologies, it’s important to remember that proAV is always ahead of the game, offering enterprise-grade solutions that outpace consumer tech in terms of reliability, scalability, and customisation. The trends we see at CES often serve as a precursor to what end users will expect from their workplace technology in the near future. 

At ISE 2025, we expect a strong focus on integrated ecosystems—AV, UC, and smart building technologies working together seamlessly to create intuitive, productive workplaces. With AI, adaptable displays, and energy-efficient solutions at the forefront, the future of workplace technology is all about delivering smarter, more human-centric environments. 

So, while CES has given us a taste of what’s coming, the real innovations in professional AV will be on full display at ISE—where technology meets strategy to transform the modern workplace. 

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