Are trade shows and fairs still relevant in the age of digitalization and Artificial Intelligence in the broadcasting industry? Yes! Even more so, meeting in person and networking remain a vital part of collaboration within the broadcasting world. Trade shows and conferences are where new technologies get launched, partnerships get formed, and the debates actually happen that shape the next few years. We’ve put together a list of the 10 most relevant and interesting events across Europe, the US, and beyond that you don’t want to miss out on, whether you’re a broadcasting veteran or fresh in the industry. Mark your calendar!
10. NewsTECHForum
New York, USA | December | newscaststudio.com/newstechforum
NewsTECHForum is an annual one-day conference in New York City that focuses specifically on technology for broadcast and digital news production. Organised by NewscastStudio, it brings together news directors, broadcast engineers, technical operations leaders, and technology vendors to discuss the tools and workflows in modern journalism. Topics range from newsroom systems and automation to live production, graphics, AI-generated content, and remote broadcasting. Although more niche, it’s a well-respected event that prioritises news production tools and technologies.
9. ANGA COM
Cologne, Germany | May | angacom.de
ANGA COM is Europe’s leading exhibition and conference for broadband, television, and online media, bringing together network operators, technology vendors, and content providers to discuss fiber optics, 5G infrastructure, OTT platforms, streaming services, IPTV, and cloud TV. With panels on topics such as AI, digital transformation and the competition between traditional broadcasters and big tech, ANGA COM is an interesting opportunity to connect with industry professionals, especially from the connectivity and distribution side of broadcast.
8. SET Expo
Paulo, Brazil | August | set.org.br
SET Expo is Latin America’s largest broadcast and new media event, with professionals from across the full production and distribution chain attending. The show focuses on editing, playout, streaming, and audience delivery with exhibitors representing hundreds of national and international brands. The congress programme runs alongside the exhibition, with expert sessions on next-gen workflows, IP production, AI, and the future of television in Latin America.
7. CABSAT
Dubai, UAE | June | cabsat.com
CABSAT is the Middle East and Africa’s leading broadcast, satellite, and content technology event, drawing professionals from across the MENA region and beyond. CABSAT is where one of the world’s fastest-growing media markets meets. Many local vendors, regional broadcasters as well as technology companies attend this show. So if you’re looking to expand in this area, CABSAT offers a great platform to enter the Middle East and African markets.
6. SATIS Expo
Paris, France | November | satis-expo.com
SATIS is France’s leading event for the audiovisual, broadcast, and media production industry, bringing together French and European broadcasters to discuss live production, post-production, streaming, virtual production, and AI in media workflows. In two days, you get a chance to discover the exhibitors as well as attend a rich conference program. Although a great opportunity to network, the main focus is still on the French broadcasting, so be aware that this is mostly a French-speaking event targeted at a francophone market.
5. MPTS: Media Production & Technology Show
London, UK | May | mpts.london
MPTS is the UK’s leading event for broadcast, media, and production technology. It’s a well-established gathering for professionals from both sides of the broadcasting spectrum; anything from cameras and editing tools to playout, automation, and distribution. The show also offers a wide range of conference programs and sessions on a variety of hot industry topics. With a strong presence of UK broadcasters, the event also attracts production companies and vendors from neighboring countries. For anyone in the European broadcast space, MPTS is a great and accessible event that offers more than it initially seems.
4. Integrated Systems Europe (ISE)
Barcelona, Spain | February | iseurope.org
ISE is the world’s largest AV and systems integration trade show, with a growing focus on broadcast and live production. For broadcast professionals and technology innovators, ISE is particularly relevant for IP infrastructure, signal distribution, display technology, and unified communications. The event is a great place for AV professionals, system integrators, consultants, designers, IT, and other specialists who look for audiovisual solutions in their sector, and to meet vendors who may not always appear at the more broadcast-specific shows.
3. NAB Show New York
New York, USA | October | nabshow.com/new-york
NAB Show New York is the East Coast edition of NAB, with a more compact setup. Centered around media and entertainment, the show focuses more on storytelling, content distribution, AI, streaming strategy, and the creator economy. A more intimate event, NAB NY brings together broadcasters and media brands that favor meaningful conversations over massive exhibition floors. In other words, this is a good spot to engage directly with decision-makers on a more personal level.
2. IBC
Amsterdam, Netherlands | September | ibc.org
IBC is Europe’s top media, entertainment, and technology show, with over 50,000 attendees, and the closest counterpart to NAB Show. This conference covers the full range of broadcast and media technology: IP production, cloud-native workflows, AI, sports broadcasting, newsroom systems, OTT and streaming, and more. IBC is also known for its strong thought leadership sessions: this is where the European broadcasting takes its shape. For broadcast professionals from Europe and beyond, this one is an unmissable event.
1. NAB Show
Las Vegas, USA | April | nabshow.com
NAB Show is the world’s largest conference for broadcast, media, and entertainment professionals. It hosts over 55,000 attendees and 1,600+ exhibitors from around the world and covers everything from content creation and live production to streaming, AI-powered workflows, and cloud infrastructure. NAB is an essential checkpoint whether you’re a CTO, a producer or anyone else in the industry — NAB is the place to be.
Other broadcasting fairs and trade shows to look out for
Hamburg Open (Hamburg, Germany)
Broadcast and media technology trade fair and conference for live production, AI, remote workflows, and streaming.
Connected TV World Summit (London, UK)
A high-level strategy conference for C-level TV and streaming executives, focused on OTT, FAST channels, content monetisation, and the business transformation of television.
DPP European Broadcaster Summit (Various European cities)
A research-led summit for senior European broadcast and media technology leaders.
SVG Events (USA & Europe)
The Sports Video Group organises a wide range of events for the sports broadcasting community across the US and Europe, ranging from the famous SVG Summit in New York to specialized forums on sports graphics, audio, cloud production, football, and esports.
MediaTech Festival (Odense, Denmark)
Scandinavia’s largest annual media and technology festival, bringing together journalists, producers, and media executives around AI, digital storytelling, and the future of public media. And from a personal note: one of the events we ALWAYS look forward to at Cuez!
MIPCOM (Cannes, France)
The world’s largest TV content market, held in Cannes every October for broadcasters, studios, and distributors looking to buy, sell, and co-produce programming globally.
InfoComm (Various US cities)
North America’s biggest AV and communications trade show for AV and broadcast professionals, focused on IP video, signal distribution, and the convergence of AV and broadcast infrastructure.
BroadcastAsia (Singapore)
Asia’s leading annual broadcast and media technology event for professionals across the Asia-Pacific region, with streaming, AI, and digital transformation in media topics at the center.
DTG Summit (London, UK)
A focused one-day annual conference for UK and European TV executives, tackling the strategic future of television, including IP transition, streaming, and AI.
Mediatech Africa (Sandton, South Africa)
This is Africa’s largest technology showcase for AV Integration, Unified Communications, Broadcast & Streaming, film, studio & production, Pro Audio, Lighting, Staging, & Display Solutions.
Radiodays Europe (Various European cities)
A well-known annual conference for radio, podcast, and audio professionals from 65 countries, covering digital distribution, AI in audio, and the future of broadcasting.
SMPTE Media Technology Summit (Pasadena, CA, USA)
A technical conference for broadcast engineers and R&D professionals, focused on the standards and specifications for modern media production.
Inter-BEE (Chiba, Japan)
Japan’s leading annual broadcast and media technology exhibition for Asia-Pacific professionals, showcasing the latest in video, audio, and IT solutions for professional media.
BIRTV (Beijing, China)
China’s most prestigious broadcast technology exhibition for media professionals across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on radio, TV, and film production infrastructure.
KOBA (Seoul, South Korea)
Korea’s largest annual trade show for broadcasting, audio, and lighting technology professionals from across Asia.
Want to meet the Cuez team at a trade show? Check out our events list and book your meeting!
Ecaterina Caprari
Content Marketeer