MPTS 2026 Draws Record Numbers for Landmark 10th Annivers...

The UK's leading event for the creative industries united thousands of professionals for two days of networking, debate, industry insight and getting hands-on with industry leading kit, shaping the future of media and entertainment.

MPTS celebrated its landmark 10th Anniversary in incredible style last week, welcoming a record-breaking 13,876 attendees from 54 countries for its biggest and most vibrant edition to date.

Held at The Grand Hall, Olympia London on 13 - 14 May, MPTS once again brought together the UK's media and entertainment industry under one roof, uniting professionals from across the media, production and technology communities for two exceptional days of collaboration, conversation and engaging networking.

This year's editorially driven programme featured more than 130 free-to-attend sessions spanning across eight theatres, showcasing the expertise and insight of over 450 speakers and keynote guests. The bustling exhibition floor hosted more than 300 exhibitors and sponsors, highlighting the creativity, innovation and technical excellence driving the industry forward.

At the heart of this year's event was the Keynote Theatre, which brought together some of the industry's most influential voices for thought-provoking discussions on the future of media, storytelling and talent development.

One of the standout discussions at this year's conference came from ScreenSkills' thought-provoking panel, Surviving the Freelancer Squeeze, exploring the challenges facing film and TV freelancers despite booming demand for content across streaming, social media, podcasts and FAST channels. The session highlighted growing pressures on freelance talent and the need for greater industry support.

Also taking to the Keynote stage was broadcaster, columnist and cultural commentator Grace Dent, who joined Scott Bryan for a candid fireside conversation exploring her journey from sharp-tongued critic to one of the UK's most recognisable television personalities. The discussion touched on authenticity, personal brand and staying relevant in an ever-evolving broadcast landscape.

It is absolutely packed to the rafters. I can hardly hear myself speak. There are people everywhere, stands everywhere. It's really interesting. It feels like the other side of TV that people don't often think about, and I love being in a room that celebrates that. I love the sound people, the camera crews, everyone behind the scenes who makes it all happen.

And it's not just television either, there's so much more to come here for. said Dent.

The 10th Anniversary edition marked the successful launch of the Creator Hub, a brand-new destination designed to bring together digital-first creators, production teams and technology innovators. Across both the Creator Hub attendees explored the latest creator tools, workflows and trends through a packed programme of talks, live discussions and networking opportunities.

Harry Clark, Traitors Series 2 Winner & TV Presenter, commented at the show, We're here today celebrating the 10 year anniversary of this amazing show. I love it because it brings together people from across the industry, an industry I was honestly quite scared to get into at first, so being here gives me a real sense of confidence. It's great to speak to people as well. You get so much insight into what you need to keep doing and how to grow within the industry. And honestly, everyone here loves chatting, which I love too. A massive happy 10th birthday to MPTS. Love you guys.

Post Production World Conference Europe (PPW Europe) also made its London debut at MPTS, bringing world-class post production training to Europe for the first time. Attracting more than 100 attendees across the two-day programme, PPW Europe delivered hands-on learning, expert-led sessions and practical insights for professionals working across editing, colour, audio, VFX and AI workflows.

Diversity and representation remained a central focus throughout the event. MPTS continues to set a high benchmark for equal representation across its conference programme and wider event community, something reflected both on stage and across the exhibition floor.

This year saw the number of female speakers rise to 48%, representing an 11% increase year on year.

MPTS continues to reinforce its position as the UK's leading event for media and production professionals - a place where brands, creatives and decision-makers come together to connect, collaborate and grow.

MPTS is a great show for Ross Video. It gives us the opportunity to meet with many of our customers, system integrators, partners and consultants. It's also a fantastic opportunity to network with industry colleagues and demonstrate all the new things Ross Video is doing. Daniel Shihata, Regional Director, Ross Video.

In the space of a day and a half, I've run into almost everybody I've known in the industry over the last 30 years, which has been slightly overwhelming. I think the show has been particularly strong this year because many people chose not to attend NAB, whether for cost reasons or otherwise, so we've had the opportunity to meet a lot of those people here instead. It's been a very high-quality show for us, with many of the kinds of meetings we would normally expect to have at NAB now taking place at MPTS, which has been hugely beneficial. We've also had the chance to reconnect with many of our existing customers, who've made the effort to come and see us and share great feedback on the platform, while also meeting a lot of new people we hadn't spoken to before. It's been valuable on both fronts. Rupert Watson, VP GTM EMEA, LucidLink

Over the last decade weve seen MPTS evolve from a broadcast technology exhibition into so much more. For RED, the show provides a g

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