Promethean Showcases AI and Hybrid Tech in Global Tour

SEATTLE, WA – January 12, 2026 – Promethean, a global leader in education and workplace technology, is kicking off 2026 with a major strategic showcase across five international trade shows, demonstrating a comprehensive ecosystem of hardware and software designed to address the evolving needs of hybrid learning and work environments. The tour, spanning from January to March, will feature the public debut of new artificial intelligence capabilities and a Microsoft Teams certified conferencing solution, signaling a significant push to solidify its position in a fiercely competitive market.

The company, a brand of Mynd.ai, will exhibit its full product portfolio at key industry events including FETC in Orlando, BETT in London, TCEA in San Antonio, ISE in Barcelona, and Didacta in Cologne. This coordinated global presence underscores a strategy focused on adaptability, seamless integration, and long-term value for customers in K-12, higher education, and corporate sectors.

A Unified Ecosystem for Evolving Needs

At the heart of Promethean's message is the concept of a complete, integrated ecosystem. The company is moving beyond standalone products to offer a deeply interconnected suite of tools that provide flexibility for end-users while giving IT and AV administrators the control and security they require. This approach aims to simplify technology management and enhance user experience across diverse settings.

The hardware lineup is anchored by the flagship ActivPanel 10 Premium, an interactive display designed for high performance and reliability in classrooms and boardrooms. It is complemented by the ActivPanel LE, an affordable option providing essential features for budget-conscious institutions, and the ActivPanel D-Series, a non-interactive display for digital signage and communication in common areas.

These hardware solutions are powered by a flexible software suite. Promethean ActivSuite and Explain Everything are designed to move with the user, allowing educators and professionals to plan, present, and collaborate seamlessly across the interactive panel or their personal devices, including Windows, ChromeOS, and Mac. This adaptability is central to the company's vision for modern workflows.

"Our focus is on building technology that organizations can rely on long term," said Lance Solomon, Chief Product Officer at Promethean. "By pairing our flagship hardware like ActivPanel® 10 Premium with Promethean ActivSuite®—software that moves with you across Windows, ChromeOS, and Mac, we give customers flexible ways to use our solutions and give partners options to deliver the right solutions for different environments and workflows, without compromise."

This ecosystem strategy is critical in a market where operational efficiency and total cost of ownership are major concerns for IT decision-makers. By ensuring its products work together seamlessly, Promethean aims to reduce the friction often associated with integrating technology from multiple vendors, promising a more reliable and scalable solution.

AI Enters the Classroom with Explain Everything

A highlight of the showcase is the introduction of integrated AI capabilities within the Explain Everything collaborative whiteboard software. This marks Promethean's official entry into the burgeoning field of AI-driven educational tools. The technology, licensed from Augment Me, Inc., is engineered to deliver near real-time insights, adaptive feedback, and actionable recommendations to users without adding complexity to their existing workflows.

This development positions Promethean directly within one of the fastest-growing segments of the EdTech market, which was valued at over $163 billion in 2024 and is projected to see a compound annual growth rate of over 13%. AI-powered tools are a significant driver of this expansion, promising more personalized and effective learning experiences.

The move is also a direct response to a competitive landscape where rivals are aggressively integrating AI. Samsung, for instance, recently unveiled its own AI Assistant in its interactive displays. Promethean's announcement is framed as the "first step in a broader AI roadmap," suggesting a long-term commitment to embedding meaningful intelligence across its platform. The focus on adaptive feedback could transform how educators assess student understanding and how teams collaborate on complex projects, making the interactive display a more dynamic and responsive tool.

Bridging the Hybrid Divide in Work and Learning

Recognizing that hybrid models are now standard in both education and the corporate world, Promethean is also debuting its Microsoft Teams certified solution. Developed in partnership with conferencing hardware specialist MAXHUB, the solution combines Promethean's interactive display technology with MAXHUB's advanced conferencing capabilities to create a powerful and scalable experience for hybrid meetings.

Certification from Microsoft ensures optimized performance and seamless integration within the Teams ecosystem, a critical factor for organizations standardized on the platform. Users can expect a streamlined experience for initiating calls, sharing content, and utilizing collaborative features like Microsoft Whiteboard directly from the ActivPanel. This addresses a major pain point in hybrid environments: the often-clunky integration of display, audio, and video conferencing systems.

The offering places Promethean in direct competition with other integrated solutions from companies like SMART Technologies and ViewSonic, which also emphasize connectivity with major unified communications platforms. The partnership with MAXHUB and the official Teams certification provide a strong competitive advantage, particularly in the corporate and higher education markets where robust video conferencing is non-negotiable. The solution is initially launching in the U.S., with distribution planned for Canada and other international markets, reflecting a phased global rollout strategy.

A Strategic Push in a Competitive Arena

Promethean's ambitious 2026 trade show tour is more than a product showcase; it's a strategic maneuver in a crowded and rapidly innovating market. The global interactive display market, which surpassed $17 billion in 2024, is populated by formidable competitors, including SMART Technologies, BenQ, Newline Interactive, and major electronics players like Samsung and LG. Each is vying for dominance by offering unique features, from open-platform flexibility to health-centric designs.

This global tour, backed by parent company Mynd.ai's recent moves to expand distribution channels through partners like TD SYNNEX and Midwich, demonstrates a concerted effort to accelerate growth and capture market share. By presenting a unified and forward-looking platform that incorporates AI and certified hybrid work solutions, Promethean is aiming to differentiate itself not just on individual features, but on the strength and coherence of its entire ecosystem. Partners and customers attending the events will have the opportunity to evaluate this flexible portfolio and see how it can adapt to their specific needs today and evolve for the demands of tomorrow.