MPTS

Overview

MPTS is The Media Production & Technology Show, a UK trade event focused on broadcast, media production, and media technology. It is held at Olympia London and is positioned as a major annual meeting point for professionals to discover new products, attend seminars, and network across the industry.¹²³

The show is known for combining an exhibition floor with a free conference programme covering broadcast content creation and technology topics such as production, virtual production, post-production, distribution, audio, and AI. Public-facing descriptions and exhibitor materials place it among the larger UK events in its category, with attendance figures reported at 12,000+ to 13,000+ attendees.³⁵⁶⁷

History

MPTS launched in 2016 as The Media Production & Technology Show and has grown into an annual London event for media and broadcast professionals.¹⁵ By 2025, the organizers described the 2026 edition as its 10th anniversary show, confirming the event has run for a decade.⁵ The show is organized under the Broadcast Tech & Sport Group and is brought to market by Media Business Insight Ltd (MBI).²⁶ Public materials indicate the event has expanded its programming over time, including new stages and partnership-driven content for 2026.⁵

Product Lines

Manufacturing

MPTS does not manufacture physical products; it is an event and media brand. Its output is primarily live exhibition, conference programming, sponsorship, and exhibitor services delivered through the annual show at Olympia London.²³⁶

Notable Products

• The Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS) - Annual UK exhibition and conference for media, broadcast, and production professionals.
• Free seminar programme - Conference track covering pre-production, production, virtual production, post, distribution, audio, and AI.
• Exhibitor showcase floor - Marketplace where technology vendors present new products and workflows.
• Post Production World Conference Europe (PPW Europe) - Conference partnership added to the 2026 edition.

Reputation

Among UK broadcast and media professionals, MPTS is seen as a practical industry event centered on product discovery, networking, and seminars rather than a consumer-facing show.³⁵⁶ Its strengths are breadth of exhibitors, central London location, and a broad conference agenda that spans the production pipeline.³⁵ Criticisms are not prominent in the available sources, but as with many large trade shows, its value depends heavily on whether attendees or exhibitors are active in broadcast and media technology.³⁶⁷