MPTS 2026 opens registration for 10th anniversary edition

MPTS – the UK’s largest exhibition and conference for the media and broadcast industries – has opened registration for its 10th anniversary edition, MPTS 2026, which returns to The Grand Hall, Olympia London on 13-14 May 2026. 

MPTS 2026 will be the largest event yet, with an expanded exhibition space, an extensive free seminar programme and a wide range of new features.

The show will feature more than 300 exhibitors, showcasing the latest innovations, technology, and real-world workflows shaping the future of production, post-production and broadcast.

The show floor will bring together a diverse line-up, including leading brands returning to the event, such as Appear, EditShare, EVS, Imagine Communications, LucidLink, Sony, Videndum and Zixi. These will be joined by major new additions including Grass Valley, Philips, and RedBee Media.

Matthew Williams-Neale, vice president, marketing & communications at Appear, said: “MPTS continues to be an important event for Appear, bringing together the broadcast and media technology community in a way that encourages meaningful conversations. We had a very positive experience at last year’s show and are excited to see how MPTS 2026 builds on that momentum, particularly as the industry navigates rapid technological change and new opportunities.”

Red Bee Media joins MPTS 2026 as an official partner for this year’s show. As part of the partnership, Red Bee Media will sponsor a new upstairs pub at the event, officially named MPTS Pub Garden sponsored by Red Bee Media. The pub will serve as a key networking hub throughout the event.  

Emily Pryor, marketing director at Red Bee Media, said: “MPTS is an important event for Red Bee, it brings together the people, ideas and technologies that are shaping the future of media and broadcast, and it’s always a valuable forum for meaningful industry conversations. We are excited to return with fresh perspectives, new innovations, and continued collaboration with partners across the sector.”

MPTS 2026 will also debut a newly launched Creator Hub, developed in partnership with InterTalent. The Creator Hub features a Creator Stage and Creator Lounge reflecting the rapid growth of the creator economy. The stage will spotlight short-form video, influencer marketing, platform innovation and creator brand collaborations, with live panels, fireside chats and practical sessions covering monetisation, creative strategy and real-world success stories. 

Furthermore, also at MPTS 2026, visitors will be able to access high-level training from the team at Future Media Conferences. The Post Production World Conference Europe partnering with Future Media Conferences at MPTS 2026 will host a series of paid-for workshops delivering hands-on sessions led by expert trainers and certified instructors, for the first time in Europe. 

The first sponsor to join the line-up is Maxon and the programme will include immersive tracks across artificial intelligence, post-production, motion graphics and VFX, content creation, and business and career development for creatives.

MPTS 2026 will also host The SMPTE Media Technology Conference Europe, which will be expanded this year, moving to a larger ground floor space to accommodate even more senior technical leaders, innovators and decision-makers exploring the future of global media technology.

On top of this, MPTS will host a live podcast studio or the first time, with the latest trends in on-demand audio and giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at podcast production in action.

Additionally, MPTS 2026 has increased the amount of networking space at the event. The upstairs area of the Grand Hall will be further expanded to include additional informal meeting spaces, collaboration zones and work-from-anywhere areas. The new MPTS Pub Garden sponsored by Red Bee Media will provide a central hub for conversations, meetings and chance encounters across the two-day event.

MPTS will also continue its commitment to wellbeing and accessibility, working with EventWell to provide a SensoryCalm safe space. This dedicated area is available to anyone who needs support managing sensory overload or simply wants to take a short wellbeing break during the show.

Deborah Cross, director of operations at Rise said: “MPTS 2025 was a truly inspiring experience for me, proving itself to be one of the most diverse events in our industry and demonstrating a genuine commitment to inclusive representation across both its audiences and its speaker programmes – with 37% of speakers female, and 24% of attendance being female last year. Their collaborative, values-led approach is what makes MPTS such a powerful and positive force for change – it is the benchmark of how progressive and innovative industry events should be run.”

Charlotte Wheeler, director of MPTS, added: “As we open registration for our tenth anniversary edition, we are incredibly proud of how MPTS continues to evolve alongside the industry. MPTS 2026 will see some of our most ambitious developments yet, from new stages and live experiences to expanded networking and wellbeing spaces. At its core, MPTS remains about bringing the community together, creating an environment that inspires creativity, collaboration and meaningful connection across media production and technology.”

Visitor registration is now open for MPTS 2026 – you can register for your free ticket here.