We couldn’t be more excited to have a NASA astronaut as this year’s keynote speaker, bringing a unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and discovery. On Tuesday, Astronaut Donald R. Pettit will discuss his unique images taken from the International Space Station, followed by a panel discussion on the Artemis II mission and imagery beyond low Earth orbit.

With a renewed focus on flexibility, fidelity and cost-efficiency, presenters will examine how projection is re-entering the virtual production space as a compelling complement — or alternative — to LED, and what this might mean for the future of in-camera visual effects.

Refuel, reconnect, and network with colleagues and industry peers. Enjoy refreshments and continue the conversations shaping the future of media technology.

What technologies do editors wish they had available? How are they putting AI to work today, and what do they hope it can do tomorrow? Join a panel of ACE editors as they explore these questions, share their perspectives on the future, and answer your questions.

Yound Innovators

What technologies do colorists wish they had available? How are they putting AI to work today, and what do they hope it can do for them tomorrow? Join a panel of renowned colorists as they explore these questions, share their perspectives on the future, and answer your questions.

C2PA Content Provenance in Live Video: Challenges of Real-Time Signing and Watermarking

Learn about current and emerging practices for the IMF standard — the leading media format for the exchange of audio-visual masters at scale. Our panelists, long-time implementers of the standard, will share their insights on the latest trends and take questions from the audience."

Starter Pack: Who to Know, What to Know is designed for early talent and career changers taking their first steps into the industry. The session highlights who to know in communities and mentorship, what to know in acronyms and industry language, and how to grow through internships, transferable skills, and certificates—plus how to connect through networking strategies and where the industry is heading. Think of it as your starter kit for a career path that isn’t always black and white.

In today’s M&E landscape, security compliance isn’t just a checkbox — it’s a gateway to opportunity. For many service providers, the path to working with major studios and streamers comes with a clear, but often intimidating, condition — meet industry-standard security controls. These standards, such as the MPA Best Practices used by the Trusted Partner Network (TPN), are designed to protect high-value content. However, for service providers, they can feel overwhelming and costly to implement. In truth, security compliance doesn’t have to break the bank. We'll discuss ways to take a phased and strategic approach that can open doors for your company and invest in its future.

Join your peers for engaging conversations and hands-on activities designed to spark new ideas, share experiences, and explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of media technology.

Take some time to refuel, relax, and mingle with fellow attendees. Enjoy the meal, share ideas, and come back energized for the rest of the day. Bon appétit! 😄

Join us for the prestigious SMPTE Fellows Luncheon at the 2026 Media Technology Summit, a special gathering that honors the achievements, leadership, and lasting contributions of SMPTE Fellows. This exclusive event provides an opportunity to celebrate the distinguished professionals whose work has shaped the evolution of the media and entertainment technology industry.

HDR-native productions are rapidly advancing, with a growing number of live sports providers capitalizing on the enhanced visual experiences offered by the technology. Still, the M&E industry faces significant challenges in unlocking HDR’s full production potential, particularly in maintaining consistent graphics and establishing reliable control points and reference levels. This presentation will explore the challenges in real-world production and delivery workflows, emphasizing the importance of robust HDR/SDR conversion processes and interoperability mechanisms to facilitate efficient content delivery. During this session, our experts will highlight how SMPTE fosters industry evolution and benefits both live and studio environments, while offering practical guidance to streamline HDR workflows and advance the efficiency and quality of HDR content streaming services.

Solving the performance, scalability, and reliability challenges behind next-generation media delivery

Methodologies and practical insights for evaluating the energy impact of video encoding and streaming workflows

Join us for an overview of the Dolby Vision ecosystem and content creation. Dolby Vision has over 32,000 episodes and movies that can be experienced on over 2 billion devices around the world. Learn how you can quickly and easily create Dolby Vision content today, and discover the many tools and resources available. We’ll also cover the recently announced Dolby Vision 2, which includes significant updates and enhancements.

Solving the performance, scalability, and reliability challenges behind next-generation media delivery

Approaches to safeguarding media workflows, infrastructure, and viewer experiences

Join us for an overview of the Dolby Vision ecosystem and content creation. Dolby Vision has over 32,000 episodes and movies that can be experienced on over 2 billion devices around the world. Learn how you can quickly and easily create Dolby Vision content today, and discover the many tools and resources available. We’ll also cover the recently announced Dolby Vision 2, which includes significant updates and enhancements.

Cap off a day of insightful conference sessions with an evening of drinks, networking, and meaningful conversations. It's the perfect opportunity to build new connections and strengthen existing relationships within the media technology community.

Methodologies and practical insights for evaluating the energy impact of video encoding and streaming workflows

Solving media connectivity and distribution challenges with cloud-native innovation

Methodologies and practical insights for evaluating the energy impact of video encoding and streaming workflows

Strategies for achieving broadcast-grade performance in virtualized and cloud-native production environments

EBU: Innovation Lab (ORF, Eurovision; DMF Willem) - C

Performance Tuning ST 2110 Applications in an Open Source Virtual and Container Compute Environment

Take a break, grab a coffee, and explore the latest innovations on display. Visit our demo stations, connect with exhibitors and industry peers, and get a hands-on look at the technologies shaping the future of media and entertainment.

Real-world case studies demonstrating the adoption of open graphics and ST 2110 IP production at scale

Whether you're looking to sharpen your leadership skills, broaden your network, or explore new opportunities, the Mid-Career Program provides a forum for learning, discussion, and professional growth. Connect with peers facing similar challenges and gain insights to help shape your next career chapter

Real-world case studies demonstrating the adoption of open graphics and ST 2110 IP production at scale

How emerging standards and deployment strategies are helping broadcasters protect authenticity

Join your peers for engaging conversations and hands-on activities designed to spark new ideas, share experiences, and explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of media technology.

Take some time to refuel, relax, and mingle with fellow attendees. Enjoy the meal, share ideas, and come back energized for the rest of the day. Bon appétit! 😄

Practical approaches to responsible AI adoption

AES - C

Practical approaches to responsible AI adoption

Refuel, reconnect, and network with colleagues and industry peers. Enjoy refreshments and continue the conversations shaping the future of media technology.

Technologies that enable high-performance media exchange across containerized and distributed production systems

Innovations in AI-driven automation and modernized color processing that improve the reliability, performance, and scalability of media production pipelines

Innovations in AI-driven automation and modernized color processing that improve the reliability, performance, and scalability of media production pipelines

Technologies that enable high-performance media exchange across containerized and distributed production systems

Technical advances in cinema presentation, interoperable workflows, and long-term media preservation

Technical advances in cinema presentation, interoperable workflows, and long-term media preservation

TPN: STAR report (Fix it or Risk it)

Technical advances in cinema presentation, interoperable workflows, and long-term media preservation

Refuel, reconnect, and network with colleagues and industry peers. Enjoy refreshments and continue the conversations shaping the future of media technology.

Workflows that combine AI with artist-driven animation and virtual production

From open-source implementation to next-generation HDR rendering and compositing

Take some time to refuel, relax, and mingle with fellow attendees. Enjoy the meal, share ideas, and come back energized for the rest of the day. Bon appétit! 😄

Standards, architectures, and real-world implementations allowing more efficient workflows

New research on projection, color science, and display calibration

New research on projection, color science, and display calibration

Celebrate with fellow attendees at an evening of networking, entertainment, and recognition. Join us as we honor the achievements of our community and the innovations shaping the future of media technology.