Registration has opened for the Digital Signage Summit (DSS) 2026, which will mark the event’s 20th anniversary when it takes place May 20–21 at the Hilton Munich Airport in Munich, Germany.
Organized by invidis in partnership with Integrated Systems Events, the summit brings together senior executives and decision-makers from across the digital signage and digital out-of-home (DOOH) industries. Over the past two decades, DSS has developed into a forum for industry leaders to discuss long-term strategy, emerging technologies and evolving business models.
The 2026 edition will focus on the theme “NextGen Signage,” exploring the technological and economic factors reshaping the global digital signage market. Planned discussions will examine issues such as industry consolidation, new competitive pressures and the growing influence of artificial intelligence on content workflows, operations and analytics.
The program will also include an anniversary keynote titled “20 Years on Screen: The Stories, the Shifts, the Future,” reflecting on the development of the digital signage sector and examining how the industry may evolve over the coming years. Attendees will also participate in networking events and a 20th anniversary celebration at Airbräu.
“Twenty years of DSS is the perfect moment to look back at the first two decades of digital signage and to do it in an entertaining way,” said Florian Rotberg, founder and owner of invidis consulting GmbH. “Our industry has grown from a niche built on CRT tubes to a business-critical ecosystem powered by LEDs, commoditized screens, and increasingly sophisticated software and service platforms. The old silos are gone, and the future is wide open – intelligent, connected, and AI driven. We’re excited to celebrate some of the best moments from 20 years of digital signage and to share our perspective on where the next five years will take us.”
Stefan Schieker, senior partner of invidis consulting GmbH, said the industry is entering a period of rapid change driven by advancements in technology and new data capabilities.
“Digital signage has matured. With easier tech and AI accelerating everything from content to analytics, we can finally focus on real value and future-ready business models. Despite global challenges, this moment is a turning point full of disruption, but even more full of opportunity.”
Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events, emphasized the event’s role as a meeting point for industry leadership.
“As we mark twenty years of Digital Signage Summit, the event remains the definitive forum for industry leaders to assess shifting priorities and emerging challenges in digital signage. This is where the industry’s most forward-thinking leaders converge, and where the next big ideas take shape.”
Early bird registration is now available for the event, with accommodation packages offered at the Hilton Munich Airport for one- or two-night stays.