Morning Gathering

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.

A  panel discussion on the Artemis II mission and imagery beyond low Earth orbit.

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

How emerging standards and deployment strategies are helping broadcasters protect authenticity

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

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.

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.

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! 😄

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

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

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

Approaches to safeguarding media workflows, infrastructure, and viewer experiences

Coffee Break / Demos

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

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

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.

Morning Gathering

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

EBU: Innovation Lab (ORF, Eurovision)

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

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

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

Whatever aspect of audio you’re involved in, from sound for picture to music production or live sound, today’s production tools afford us nearly infinite options.

But the same technology that is supposed to make our work easier can make it harder to complete. A plethora of tools and workflows for similar tasks are available, offering multiple options-and we can be paralyzed by analyzing which to use to solve the task at hand. The one the respected producer, mixer or sound designer used to create something famous? Or the one that gets the best reviews in your favorite forum…..or one you just recently got because it was recommended by a colleague? A recent promo deal……?

Often, we get sucked down rabbit holes of minutiae, and we lose sight of the big picture. Does this sound familiar? You have been trapped by the Paralysis of Analysis…..

In this presentation by the Audio Engineering Society, a panel of four industry experts will talk about ways to stop getting caught up in the process and remember the Art and why we came in the first place.

Practical approaches to responsible AI adoption

SMPTE Standards

Practical approaches to responsible AI adoption

Cocktail Hour

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

Morning Gathering

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

As media production transitions to software defined architectures, broadcasters need cloud native platforms that can reliably support live operations. In this session, CBC/Radio Canada shares its practical experience building a Kubernetes based Dynamic Media Facility aligned with the EBU DMF reference architecture. The presentation explores the integration of low latency networking, Kubernetes orchestration, SMPTE ST 2110 workflows, and media exchange technologies into a unified production platform. Attendees will gain valuable insights into deployment strategies, interoperability challenges, and the engineering decisions that demonstrate how Kubernetes can provide a practical foundation for the next generation of live broadcast infrastructure.

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

Six months after the release of TPN's inaugural STAR Report, what has changed and what challenges persist? Join TPN for an update on the latest security trends, emerging threats, and evolving patterns across the media and entertainment supply chain. Drawing on validated assessment data, industry observations, and program insights, this session will explore what the data is revealing about security maturity, remediation progress, and operational readiness, while highlighting key TPN initiatives and the industry's new Fix It or Risk It campaign.

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.

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

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

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

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

New research on projection, color science, and display calibration

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

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.