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MPTS 2025 announces first wave of speakers, reveals MBI, a GlobalData company
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London, United Kingdom, 26 March 2025 – MPTS (The Media Production & Technology Show), the UK’s leading event for the broadcast and media industry, has unveiled the first wave of speakers and sessions for its highly anticipated 2025 conference program. Taking place on 14-15 May 2025 at Olympia Grand Hall, London, MPTS will once again bring technology and creativity together under one roof, offering a free-to-attend seminar covering all aspects of content creation, production, post-production, distribution, audio, and media technology. The exhibition isorganized by Media Business Insight (MBI) Ltd, a GlobalData company.
With over 12,000 attendees expected, this year’s event will introduce several new features, including a dedicated AI Zone, exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on the media industry, and a sport-focused speaker series in partnership with Broadcast Sport.
The initial line-up of sessions includes exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, industry panels, and masterclasses, such as:
- Strictly Behind the Sparkle – A deep dive into the costumes, hair, and camera direction of Strictly Come Dancing, featuring Series Director Nikki Parsons and Costume Designer Vicky Gill.
- Masterclass: The Greatest Night in Pop – Senior Colourist Joe Stabb on the award-winning post-production behind this acclaimed documentary.
- In Conversation With… Jason Bell – The former NFL player and sports broadcaster joins a special discussion on the intersection of sport and media.
- State of the Nation: UK Studios – A high-level panel on the current and future landscape of UK film and TV studios.
- AI and the Future of Production – Director & DoP Brett Danton explores the impact of AI on creative workflows.
- The Power of Sound – Oscar-winning Sound Editor James Mather (Top Gun: Maverick) on crafting immersive audio experiences.
This first wave of speakers is just the beginning, with many more sessions and speakers to be announced in the coming weeks. The full program will continue to expand, ensuring MPTS 2025 remains the premier event for professionals across the broadcast, production, post-production, and content creation sectors.
Charlotte Wheeler, Event Director of MPTS, said: “We are thrilled to reveal the first sessions in this year’s seminar program, which will once again offer a platform for innovation, discussion, and collaboration in media production and technology. This is just the beginning, and we are excited to unveil even more thought-provoking sessions and industry-leading speakers in the coming weeks.”
MPTS 2025 is free to attend, and registration is now open. View the latest program updates here www.mediaproductionshow.com/programme and secure your place at https://forms.reg.buzz/mpts-visitor/programme-press-release.
MBI is the publisher of market-leading titles including Broadcast, Broadcast Sport, Broadcast Tech, KFTV, The Knowledge and Screen International.