Meet Rise at upcoming events

Connect with us at industry events or join Rise's own meet-ups, workshops and programmes in the coming months. In order to be informed of all upcoming events, subscribe as a Rise Member at the bottom of this page.

WHERE TO MEET RISE NEXT

Upcoming events

RISE EVENT

Allyship Actually Online Workshop

Thursday April 9th | 4pm | Online

This free workshop, led by authors Lucy Hornsby and David Barrow, will explore what meaningful allyship really looks like, moving beyond performative gestures to genuine, practical solidarity. Drawing on real-life examples, Lucy and David will unpack what allyship is (and is not), address the internal barriers that can hold people back, and share a practical toolkit of strategies to help attendees move from bystander to active ally.

 

This free workshop is open to all genders

 

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TRADESHOW

MediaTech Festival 2026

25-26 March 2026,GASA, Odense, Demark 

MediaTech Festival 2026 brings together professionals from across broadcast, media, and technology for two days of talks, demonstrations, and discussion focused on the future of media production and distribution. The event features a mix of conference sessions, showcases, and networking opportunities, with a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and emerging technologies shaping the industry. 

 

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NETWORKING

Rise Community Happy Hour at NAB 2026

Monday April 20th from 5-6pm 

 Fonn Group & Rise will hosting drinks from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the Fonn Group Stand, welcoming up to 50 guests. This informal gathering will give attendees another opportunity to connect with the Rise community, meet peers and allies, and continue conversations started on the show floor in a more relaxed setting.

 

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NETWORKING

Rise Community Happy Hour at NAB 2026

Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 from 5-6 pm 

Rise and AWS will host a Happy Hour from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the AWS Main Booth on the second floor, welcoming up to 75 guests. This informal gathering will give attendees another opportunity to connect with the Rise community, meet peers and allies, and continue conversations started on the show floor in a more relaxed setting.

 

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TRADESHOW

NAB Show 2026

April 18-22, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV 

NAB Show is an annual trade show produced by the National Association of Broadcasters. It takes place in April, and has been held since 1991 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show's tagline is "Where Content Comes to Life".

 

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TRADESHOW

MPTS 2026 – celebrating 10 years of bringing content creation to life

13 - 14 May 2026 | Olympia London

Over the past ten years, MPTS has become an important platform for skills development, knowledge-sharing and career progression across the media and entertainment industry. The event brings together professionals at every stage of their career – from those just starting out to established leaders – alongside organisations shaping the future of media production and technology.

 

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TRADESHOW

Broadcast Asia 2026

20 - 22 May 2026 | Singapore EXPO

BroadcastAsia serves as the premier gathering for Asia’s broadcast, media, and entertainment professionals, providing a platform where the industry’s key players converge to shape the future of broadcast.

 

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TRADESHOW

CABSAT 2026

2-4 June 2026 | Dubai Exhibition Center

The MEASA Region’s #1 Event For Media, Broadcast & Pro AV Solutions

 

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TRADESHOW

IBC 2026

11 - 14 September 2026 | RAI

IBC sits at the global crossroads of the media, entertainment and technology industries providing an informative, innovative and engaging experience.
Always at the forefront of industry innovation.

 

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TRADESHOW

SMPTE Media Technology Summit

November 16 -19, 2026 | Pasadena Convention Center

SMPTE’s annual conference focusing on media innovations, solutions, and technologies.

 

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TRADESHOW

NAB New York 2026

Javits Center | October 21-22, 2026

NAB Show New York features future-focused sessions, hands-on show-floor and next-gen content tools across broadcasting, streaming, sports, digital, film and the creator economy.

 

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TRADESHOW

Broadcast India 2026

22-24 October, 2026 | Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai

Discover pioneering solutions and cutting-edge technologies transforming India's broadcast, media, entertainment, and content creation industries. Explore emerging trends in production, post-production, management, distribution, and delivery. Join conversations on AI, immersive media, OTT innovations, and next-gen production techniques that are redefining the media landscape.

 

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TRADESHOW

Oslo Innovation Week 2026

19-23 October 2026

Oslo Innovation Week connects Oslo's startup and innovation ecosystem to the world.

From renewable energy and health tech to the circular economy and ocean tech, Oslo’s 3,000 startups and scaleups are as diverse as the challenges they’re tackling.

 

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TRADESHOW

SATIS Show 2026

4-5 November 2026 | La Plaine Saint-Denis | Docks de Paris | Grand Paris

SATIS is the only trade show in France to bring together so many technological solutions, innovations, and new products dedicated to the media, entertainment, and audiovisual communication markets. Each year, the event offers a comprehensive and diverse program, with an exhibition area, demonstrations, conferences, and networking spaces dedicated to a constantly evolving ecosystem.

 

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TRADESHOW

DPP Leaders’ Briefing 2026

17-18 November 2026 | London

The DPP's flagship conference, the Leaders’ Briefing, is the pre-eminent business intelligence event for media and technology.

 

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RISE EVENT

Rise Awards 2026

London | TBC

The Rise Awards recognise the women, companies and advocates whose work underpins, advances, and strengthens the broadcast and media technology industry. From engineering and operations to leadership, innovation, and advocacy, the awards celebrate achievement across the full breadth of roles that make broadcast possible.

They exist to highlight contribution and impact, particularly in areas where work is often behind the scenes, and to ensure that talent across the industry is visible, valued, and recognised.

 

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Membership to Rise is free and is open to everyone working across, or aspiring to work in, the broadcast and media technology sector.

As part of our community, you will be invited to all of our networking events / conferences / panels, as well as be asked to nominate your colleagues in our annual Rise Awards.

Each member is invited to apply for our annual Mentoring Programme and we are always looking for volunteers for our Rise Up Academy programme and for contributors to our reports too.

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