Tenth anniversary event features senior figures from the BBC, Sky, ITV, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and major production companies

MPTS, the UK’s largest media, production and tech event, has revealed the first wave of speakers for its extensive conference programme.

More than 130 industry experts and thought leaders have been added to the lineup ahead of the show’s return to The Grand Hall, Olympia London on 13-14 May 2026.

The 2026 line-up includes leading voices from the BBC, Sky, ITV, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, All3Media, Banijay Rights, Little Dot Studios, Ofcom and the Creative Diversity Network. 

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The event will deliver two essential days of speaker sessions for anyone working in the industry.

This year is the tenth anniversary of MPTS and the organisers are promising the event will be its “most ambitious yet”. All sessions are free to attend.

The 2026 programme spans eight theatres, from broadcast technology and post-production to the creator economy and artificial intelligence.

“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.”

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Keynote Theatre at MPTS 2026: Behind the Scenes of Modern Media

At the heart of MPTS, the Keynote Theatre brings together some of the industry’s most influential voices for sessions that go behind-the-scenes of the productions and decisions shaping modern media. Designed to inspire and spark discussion, it offers practical insights, experience, and perspective from leaders guiding the next generation of media professionals. 

Gold Sponsor: Red Bee Media

Production Theatre Tackles Today’s Film and TV Challenges

The Production Theatre, meanwhile, will tackle the practical realities and future of film and television production, bringing together producers, studio leaders, and production industry experts. The seminars will cover lighting and camera techniques, funding models, sustainability, and the evolving demands of the creator industry, including a special session from Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden.

Platinum Sponsor: Pixotope | Gold Sponsor: NEP Media Solutions | Silver Sponsors: Moments Lab, Dzjinius, Chyron, First Option | Sustainability Partner: BAFTA Albert

The Future of Production, Broadcast, Audio and AI Explored

MPTS 2026 will also spotlight the technologies transforming how content is created and delivered. The AI Media Zone examines how artificial intelligence is transforming every stage of the content lifecycle, from ideation and production to post and distribution. The Post Production Theatre explores evolving workflows, technologies, and the impact of AI on editing, VFX, and collaborative pipelines. The Broadcast Technology Theatre showcases the tools, infrastructure, and innovations driving next-generation broadcast operations. Meanwhile, the Audio Theatre highlights the craft, technology, and creativity shaping sound across film, TV, sport, podcasts, and immersive formats.

Together, these theatres bring technologists, creatives, engineers, and industry leaders under one roof to share practical insights, explore emerging tools, and discuss the future of media production.

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AI Media Zone Gold Sponsor: DXC | Silver Sponsor: Dubformer

Post Production Gold Sponsor: LucidLink | Silver Sponsors: Signiant, Mnemonica | Bronze Sponsor: Digital Garage

Broadcast Technology Platinum Sponsor: Pixotope | Gold Sponsors: Zixi, Red Bee Media | Silver Sponsors: Reuters Imagen, TVU Networks, Techex, Imagine Communications, M2A Media, Western Digital | Bronze Sponsors: Snicket Labs, Ross Video

Audio Theatre Silver Sponsors: Solid State Logic, Calrec, Telos Alliance, Genelec | Bronze Sponsors: Cedar Audio

From the Creator Economy to the Cutting Edge

In addition, the new Creator Hub stage will bring together a dynamic mix of kit demonstrations and high-level discussions on how creators are building audiences, monetising content, and collaborating with brands in today’s fast growing digital landscape.The programme will also explore the growing influence of the creator economy and its relationship with traditional media, with conversations spanning social platforms, digital storytelling and the opportunities emerging across new formats.

Platinum/Headline Sponsor: SanDisk | Gold Sponsor: InterTalent | Silver Sponsor: Western Digital

Meanwhile, the SMPTE Media Technology Conference Europe moves onto the showfloor this year, connecting senior technical leaders, innovators, and decision-makers directly with the wider MPTS audience. Sessions will cover hybrid and cloud-based production, next-generation broadcast systems, and evolving distribution models, offering an expert technical perspective on the future of media and entertainment technology.

Gold Sponsors: Appear, Net Insight, QVEST | Silver Sponsors: Techex, Ateme, Diversified | Bronze Sponsor: Levira

And this is just the beginning. With more speakers and sessions still to be announced, MPTS 2026 is set to be the biggest and most wide-ranging edition in the show’s ten-year history. Free tickets are available now.

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