Top Tech Trends Shaping Events in 2025 and beyond

Audio-visual technology is advancing rapidly, offering event organisers new ways to communicate, engage audiences, and deliver memorable experiences. As we move through 2025, the focus is shifting from eye-catching novelties to fully integrated AV solutions that are reliable, adaptable, and built for events of every scale and budget.

If you’re planning a corporate event, gala dinner, exhibition, or hybrid conference, staying ahead of these trends is essential. Here’s what’s leading the industry:

Create interactive, futuristic displays that blend seamlessly into modern venues

These ultra-modern transparent touchscreens combine sleek design with functionality, perfect for foyers, exhibitions, and event technology setups where space efficiency, aesthetics and visual clarity are critical.

Perfect uses for:

• Interactive touchpoint for sponsor activations
• Live seating charts & gala dinner table numbers
• A welcome feature at registration
• Branded displays on exhibition stands
• Seamless conference way-finders in high-traffic areas
• Cost-effective addition to your AV order

Our 43″ angled kiosks and 55″ see-through touchscreens deliver powerful content in a modern, streamlined, stand-alone unit to enhance any event or special occasion.

Use LED technology to transform stages into dynamic storytelling platforms and branded environments

Today’s LED screens have evolved beyond simple backdrops and conference screens; they’re now immersive design tools. High-res, modular and camera-friendly, they’re becoming go-to solutions for conference staging and branded events.

• Creative Installations:

• • Curved LED walls for 360° experiences
  • LED cubes and overhead branding statements
  • DJ booths & lecterns wrapped in light
  • High-impact architectural structures with animated visuals

This technology turns any stage or space into a compelling visual experience, making it especially valuable for hybrid events and live-streamed conferences.

Bring flat surfaces to life with animated visuals that engage guests and highlight key moments.

Projection mapping adds dynamic depth to events by transforming flat surfaces into animated visuals with custom lighting programs, perfect for product launches, award nights, or immersive dinners.

• Event Benefits:

• • Reinforce brand identity high-impact visuals
  • Create standout moments in presentations
  • Set immersive moods for galas and product launches
  • Deliver large-scale messages across venues

When combined with audio and lighting, projection mapping becomes a core component of high-impact event AV services.

Merge digital content with physical environments to increase interactivity and audience engagement.

AR and MR are now practical tools in event planning, offering immersive engagement through devices or headsets.

• Real-world Applications:

• • AR tours and interactive navigation
  • Enhanced product showcases
  • Live audience polls and content overlays
  • Mixed reality storytelling and 3D demonstrations

Great for conferences, exhibitions, or brand activations, these technologies boost interactivity and participant immersion.

Leverage artificial intelligence to streamline AV production and improve accessibility at scale.

AI is powering the next generation of AV hire solutions. It increases production quality and inclusivity, whilst reducing labour costs.

• Smart AV Features:

• • AI-powered language translation for live multilingual access
  • Intelligent PTZ camera tracking for speakers and guests
  • Automated live stream framing for virtual attendees

These systems improve accessibility and are ideal for international events and hybrid conferences.

Kinetic moving lights systems to enhance event stages, exhibitions and prestigious meeting venues.

With vibrant, high-resolution visuals, the immersive moving ceiling display provides a breath-taking interplay of motion and lights that redefine ambience.

• Real-world Applications:

• • High-impact brand statement featuring company colours
  • Next level gala dinner enhancements and product showcase
  • The illusion of movement and colour in physical spaces
  • Blending lighting designs with custom content for an AV visual treat.

Using the latest advancements in technology, Kinetic Lights provide real-time synchronising for motion and lighting sequences to create an ordinary event into a technological marvel.