Why visit? - The Media Production & Technology Show

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY AND CONTENT CREATION

In 2026, MPTS celebrates 10 years as the UK’s home of media, production and broadcast innovation, and this milestone year will give you more to experience than ever before.

As a visitor, you’ll immerse yourself in the full spectrum of content creation and technology, from pre-production to post, audio to virtual production. You’ll discover the latest tools and solutions transforming workflows, while also gaining fresh insight from more than 100 free-to-attend sessions led by some of the most influential voices in the business.

It’s your chance to connect with over 13,000 professionals from across the industry - creators, producers, broadcasters, technologists and more - all coming together to share ideas, explore opportunities and spark new collaborations. Alongside this, you can get hands-on with live demos, meet the experts behind the technology, and leave inspired with practical knowledge to take your work forward.

Whether you’re looking to grow your career, make meaningful connections or explore innovations that will shape the future, MPTS 2026 is where it all comes together, and there’s no better year to be part of it

What's new in 2026?

Join us at MPTS 2026 as we celebrate a decade of growth, innovation, and community within the media, production, and technology industries.

Content Creator Stage & Hub – spotlighting short-form video, influencers and platform innovation.
Live Podcast Studio – hear from leading voices in media and entertainment.
PPW Europe debuts – world-class post-production training in London for the first time.
Expanded SMPTE Media Technology Conference – senior leaders exploring global media trends and technology.
New networking spaces – upstairs bar and hubs for collaboration and connection.

Keep checking back for the 2026 programme and exhibitor list announcement!

Explore the theatres at MPTS 2026

Keynote

Explore the hottest industry trends and heard from speakers behind some of the year's biggest films and TV shows - offering insight, inspiration and bold perspectives on the future of media.

Audio

The audio theatre will spotlight what's new in the world of sound - from immersive formats to cutting-edge tools - and featured sessions that unpacked the tech making the biggest impact.

Broadcast Technology

This theatre brings together the UK’s leading tech experts across broadcast and media to share real-world strategies and showcase the latest innovations shaping production in the UK and beyond.

Content Creator

The newly launched Content Creator Stage reflects the rapid growth of the creator economy, spotlighting short-form video, influencer marketing, platform innovation, and creator-brand collaborations.

Post-Production

From grading to storage, VFX to connectivity, the post-production theatre will showcase the latest cutting-edge techniques and technologies and shines a spotlight on the biggest issues facing the post sector today.

Production

This theatre will explore the evolving challenges and breakthroughs in production, offering insights into what the future holds for the UK’s TV and film production communities - from workflows to sustainability and beyond.

AI Media Zone

The AI Media Zone was one of the most talked about additions to MPTS 2025. Located on the gallery level of the Grand Hall in Olympia, it will once again feature a dedicated theatre and exhibition area focused on the future of artificial intelligence in media - from ideation to FX.

SMPTE Media Technology Conference

Held in partnership with SMPTE UK, the Media Technology Conference will bring together senior technology leaders and innovation experts to explore cutting-edge trends in broadcasting, streaming and production.

Broadcast Sport Series

Also debuting in 2025, the Broadcast Sport Series delivered dedicated sessions across the show's theatres. It will return in 2026 and bring together production companies, broadcasters, rights holders and industry experts to explore all aspects of sport content production, distribution and tech innovation.