The Media Production & Technology Show has announced an expanded line-up of new features and partnerships for 2026 in celebration of its 10th anniversary edition, taking place at The Grand Hall, Olympia London, on 13-14 May.
MPTS is set to debut a range of new features, including a Content Creator Stage, a live podcast studio and an extra networking bar.
The show will also host the arrival of Post Production World Conference Europe (PPW Europe), brought to attendees by Future Media Conferences (FMC).
For the second consecutive year, MPTS will span both levels of Olympia’s Grand Hall, with the upstairs area further expanded to host a dedicated content creator networking zone, a new bar, and additional spaces designed for informal meetings, collaboration, and ‘work from anywhere’ opportunities.
Charlotte Wheeler, director of MPTS, said: “Each year we strive to evolve MPTS to reflect the needs of our audience, and our 10th year will see some of our most exciting developments yet.
“From the launch of the Content Creator Stage and live podcast studio, to the addition of a new upstairs bar and networking spaces, we are creating an environment designed to inspire creativity, collaboration and connection.
“Partnering with FMC to bring Post Production World Conference Europe to London for the first time further cements MPTS as the destination for anyone working across media production, post, and technology in Europe.”
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.
Attendees will be able to participate in live panels, fireside chats, and practical sessions covering monetisation, creative strategy, and success stories, alongside a dedicated networking space designed to connect creators, brands, and platforms.
For the first time, MPTS will host a live podcast studio, in partnership with AKA Design & Proactive UK, offering attendees the chance to hear directly from leading voices in media and entertainment.
This new feature will showcase the latest trends in on-demand audio and provide opportunities to see podcasting in action with live broadcasts.
In a major new partnership, MPTS will welcome Post Production World Conference Europe to London for the first time. Produced by FMC, the internationally renowned training event will run alongside MPTS across two full days, offering dozens of hands-on sessions led by expert trainers and certified instructors.
With immersive tracks covering artificial intelligence, post-production, motion graphics and VFX, content creators/social-first content, business for creatives/career development, PPW Europe will deliver practical insights and training tailored to filmmakers, editors, producers, visual artists, and content creators.
Alongside these new features, MPTS will also expand its established partnerships, ensuring the event continues to attract influential voices.
The SMPTE Media Technology Conference is moving to an expanded ground-floor space in 2026, bringing together even more senior technical leaders, innovators and decision-makers to explore groundbreaking trends, transformative innovations and the future of global media technology.
In addition to these headline launches, MPTS will feature seven other dedicated theatres covering every corner of the creative and broadcast industries, alongside more than 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest tools, technologies and services.
Visitor registration will open in December 2025, and more information is available on the MPTS website.
