The 2026 SMPTE Media Technology Summit explores media technology innovations for the motion imaging industry, covering content creation, distribution, infrastructure, quality, security, and emerging audiovisual experiences.
Key Topics
Media infrastructure (SDI, IP)
Content security
Image acquisition and processing
Advances in display technologies
Workflow management (file based, cloud)
Future media technology (virtual reality, augmented reality, second screen)
Color and dynamic range management
Compression
Quality and monitoring of images and sound
Future of media distributions (OTT, ATSC 3.0, mobile)
Content management, storage, restoration and preservation
New techniques in audio
Human perception of images or sound
Cinema processing and projection technology
UHD and advanced pixel technologies
New and novel technology and techniques
Encouraging diversity in STEM
Who should attend
Motion picture and television engineers
Technical directors
Cameramen
Editors
Technicians
Manufacturers
Educators
Consultants
Broadcast production buyers and decision-makers
Film and television production buyers and decision-makers
Venue
Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street
, Pasadena, California, United States
