Record-Shattering Participation at DSS Europe 2025 Event
The Digital Signage Summit Europe (DSS Europe) concluded its three-day run at the Hilton Munich Airport, Germany, attracting a record-breaking attendance of around 500 delegates. Organized by invidis in partnership with Integrated Systems Events (ISE), DSS Europe debuted its new expanded format, featuring insightful strategic discussions and groundbreaking technological demonstrations.
Florian Rotberg, the conference chair and managing director of invidis consulting, expressed his appreciation for the event, stating, "DSS Europe 2025 not only set a new standard for technological innovation and collaborative efforts, but also shed light on the pressing issues and future potential our industry must address." Hailing the meaningful conversations on sustainability and user engagement, he concluded that the summit had redefined what was possible in the digital signage domain.
The conference boasted a range of headline themes, most notably artificial intelligence (AI) and managed services. Over 100 industry experts and thought leaders contributed to more than 60 keynotes, presentations, panel discussions, and workshops throughout the three-day event. The partnership with ChromeOS by Google served as the headline sponsor, with Lenovo and M-Cube acting as Premium Events Partner and Technology Partner, respectively.
Crucial themes covered during DSS Europe 2025 included cybersecurity, managed signage, integration of AI, and geopolitical responses. Keynote speakers, such as Trison's Alberto Cáceres, SignageOS's Stan Richter, and Lenovo's Johanny Payero, imparted valuable insights on these topics. The conference also delved into themes like data-driven decision-making, sustainability, and responses to geopolitical challenges.
Networking events, including morning breakfasts and evening gatherings, provided numerous opportunities to forge new connections. The invidis Strategy Awards 2025 was a noteworthy event, honoring various categories such as Green Signage, Digital-out-of-Home, Shared Spaces & Engaging Experiences, Innovation, Business-Critical Excellence, Software & Platforms, Industry Leadership, Rising Star, and Special Recognition.
Dave Haynes, a long-time digital signage industry journalist through his blog Sixteen-Nine, played a prominent role in the North American market alongside invidis. Moving forward, invidis will assume responsibility for the coverage previously provided by Sixteen-Nine.
The DSS Europe 2025 also showcased more than 20 leading brands in the digital signage and Direct-to-Home (DooH) sectors, including DynaScan, Sony, iiyama, Signage OS, Samsung, Sharp NEC, and others.
Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events, summed up the event, remarking, "DSS Europe 2025 has once again proven to be the must-attend event for visionaries in the digital signage sector. With an impressive lineup of speakers, cutting-edge solutions, and high-energy networking, DSS Europe 2025 serves as an essential platform for shaping the future of the industry."
Attendees received the 'invidis Yearbook 2025', offering in-depth analysis of the latest market trends and rankings to aid in formulating business strategies for the next twelve months. Overall, DSS Europe 2025 emerged as a landmark event for the digital signage industry, drawing global attention and setting the stage for future advancements in the field.
- The Digital Signage Summit Europe (DSS Europe) 2025, held at the Hilton Munich Airport, attracted 500 delegates and showcased over 20 leading brands, making it a landmark event in the digital signage industry.
- The conference covered crucial themes such as cybersecurity, managed signage, AI integration, and geopolitical responses, with keynote speakers like Trison's Alberto Cáceres and Lenovo's Johanny Payero sharing valuable insights.
- Networking events at DSS Europe 2025, including morning breakfasts and evening gatherings, provided ample opportunities for collaboration and creating new business connections.
- The partnerships with ChromeOS by Google, Lenovo, and M-Cube were significant, with Google serving as the headline sponsor and Lenovo as a Premium Events Partner. Technology played a pivotal role in the summit, with AI and managed services as notable headline themes.
