MPTS 2026 Announces First Wave of Speakers

MPTS 2026 has revealed its first wave of speakers, with more than 130 industry experts confirmed ahead of the show’s return to The Grand Hall, Olympia London on 13–14 May.

The 2026 programme marks the 10th anniversary of MPTS and will feature sessions from leading voices at BBC, Sky, ITV, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, All3Media, Banijay Rights, Little Dot Studios, Ofcom, and the Creative Diversity Network, among others.

The programme spans eight theatres covering broadcast technology, post-production, the creator economy, and artificial intelligence, offering insights for both seasoned professionals and emerging talent. All sessions will be free to attend.

"We're delighted to reveal our first wave of speakers for what promises to be a landmark edition of MPTS. Reaching our tenth anniversary is a real milestone, and the programme reflects just how much the show has grown," said Charlotte Wheeler, Director of MPTS. "We're particularly proud that 47% of our confirmed speakers so far are female, demonstrating our commitment to representing the full breadth of talent across the industry. With more speakers still to be announced, we are looking forward to sharing what else is in store."

Highlights of the show include:

Keynote Theatre: Behind-the-scenes insights from leading industry voices. Gold Sponsor: Red Bee Media.

Production Theatre: Sessions on film and TV production, lighting, camera techniques, funding models, sustainability, and the creator industry, featuring Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Sponsors include Pixotope (Platinum) and NEP Media Solutions (Gold).

AI Media Zone: Exploring AI’s impact on ideation, production, post, and distribution. Gold Sponsor: DXC.

Post Production Theatre: New workflows, technologies, and AI in editing, VFX, and collaborative pipelines. Gold Sponsor: LucidLink.

Broadcast Technology Theatre: Innovations in tools and infrastructure for next-generation broadcast. Platinum Sponsor: Pixotope.

Audio Theatre: Craft and technology shaping sound across film, TV, sport, podcasts, and immersive formats. Silver Sponsors: Solid State Logic, Calrec.

Creator Hub: Kit demonstrations and discussions on audience building, monetisation, and digital storytelling. Platinum/Headline Sponsor: SanDisk.

SMPTE Media Technology Conference Europe: Hybrid/cloud production, next-generation broadcast systems, and distribution models. Gold Sponsors: Appear, Net Insight, QVEST.

With additional speakers and sessions yet to be announced, MPTS 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest and most comprehensive edition in the show’s decade-long history. Free tickets are now available.

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