As commercial AV continues to evolve, business leaders are faced with decisions that impact their current capabilities and future growth. What are their investment priorities, and what’s emerging behind the veil of 2026? In Denver, CO, and around the country, the stakes are high, with firms looking for a healthy ROI and a system that is scalable and future-forward.
Today, the corporate sector is the largest vertical market in advanced audiovisual technology.
Here, we’ll explore the key AV trends to stay ahead of as one year ends and a new year begins.
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AI Empowered
Tech leaders predict that 2026 will be a pivotal year for the mass integration of artificial intelligence. Just a few years ago, AI went mainstream. Now, it’s found in every industry, including the audiovisual sector.
In the office, you can find AI applications in the video conference room, security systems, and immersive digital signage. With audiovisual technology found in anything that encompasses images and sound, it’s a sector that can transcend the ordinary into extraordinary experiences.
Some of the specific AI applications include enhancing hybrid collaboration by creating realistic and seamless experiences for remote and in-person participants. AI-driven microphone arrays and video conferencing cameras track speakers and in-room attendees, creating images and audio that support remote attendees. This technology helps them feel like they’re in the same room and part of the conversation, resulting in meeting equity.
In the future, expect the development of 3D conferencing to be enhanced by virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology. This technology will also play a role in creating more immersive experiences during presentations and training. Specialized audio applications will create even greater lifelike engagement.
Smart Workplaces
The smart home market experienced significant growth in 2025, and the corporate world is not far behind. Smart offices provide a simplified and enhanced user experience, elevating the everyday to something more.
Audiovisual technology is a part of this intelligent infrastructure. The first person to arrive in the morning presses a button that unlocks the doors, opens the shades, adjusts the climate, and transforms the lighting to the color and intensity of the natural light outside the windows. Audiovisual technology also comes alive, from the distributed audio system that creates the perfect musical backdrop to the video walls that deliver vibrant and carefully curated content.
These innovative systems also optimize operational costs and energy usage.
Advanced Digital Signage
AI is also transforming the digital signage experience, creating personalized content in real-time to match viewer demographics as well as a user’s preferences and responses. These displays are becoming increasingly intelligent and interactive, while also offering advanced data analytics to support better corporate decision-making.
As these displays continue to evolve, expect larger, brighter, and higher-resolution screens for engaging and powerful visuals. Micro-LED displays offer vibrant colors, superior brightness and contrast, along with long-term durability.
And we’ve only scratched the surface. At King Systems, we design, install, and support customized AV systems designed for the present and prepared for the future. To learn more about AV trends and the latest technology or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact King Systems.
