Celebrating 10 Years of Powering Representation, Inclusion & Innovation in Media
MPTS is the UK’s premier event for the media, broadcast, production and technology industries – and as we celebrate our 10th anniversary year, we’re proud to partner with Rise once again to spotlight and support the incredible women shaping our sector.
Across the free-to-attend seminar programme, MPTS 2026 will feature more than 170 sessions and 350+ speakers, with influential female leaders from across production, post, tech, audio, AI and sport broadcasting taking to the stage to share their journeys, insights and expertise.
Together we’re committed to creating a more representative future in media – where opportunity, innovation and leadership are accessible to everyone.
Be in the room for the industry’s biggest conversations
Featured sessions and speakers include:
- Grace Dent, Novelist, Columnist, Author, Broadcaster and Restaurant Critic
- Cristina Gomila, Managing Director of Content Technology & Innovation - Sky
- Lucy O'Brien, Head of Technical Delivery - Channel 4 News - ITN
- Sarina Da Costa Gomez, Executive Creative Director - Particle6
- Judy Parnall, Head of Standards & Industry - BBC R&D
- Datshiane Navanayagam, Broadcaster & Journalist
- Claire Feeney, Technical Operations Director - All3Media International
- Lauren Ellis-Jones, Managing Director - Home Post Production
- Ada Enechi, Head of Culture - BuzzFeed UK and Seasoned
- April Sotomayor, Head of Industry Sustainability - BAFTA albert
- Melissa Lawton, Chief Content Officer - SailGP
- Hannah Wesson, Head of Digital Content Development - BBC Studios
At MPTS 2026, you'll be right where it happens — connecting with the people, platforms and opportunities shaping the future of content.
✔️ Meet brands, broadcasters and production companies commissioning content
✔️ Connect with platforms and tech transforming creator workflows
✔️ Spot emerging opportunities across broadcast and digital-first content
We invite all Rise members, supporters and allies to join us at MPTS 2026 and be part of the conversation around creating a stronger, more inclusive media landscape.
Join us at the Rise stand in the Grand Hall, F10
Join us at the Rise stand in the Grand Hall, F10
Once again, our stand will be the hub for the Rise Community at MPTS, where you can:
🔒 Leave your belongings safely in our lockers,
🆘 Grab an emergency kit, sponsored by FooEngine, stocked with all the essentials so that you don't need to step away from the show floor,
🚀 Connect with our vibrant community and learn all about Rise and our programmes!
Rise MPTS Drinks - sponsored by DXC Technology and MPTS
Wednesday, May 13th from 4:30 pm to 6pm, opposite the Post Production Theatre
Our annual MPTS Rise drinks
We're delighted to welcome members of our Rise community to our annual MPTS drinks event!
A big thank you to DXC Technology and MPTS for kindly sponsoring the drinks for this event.
See you soon!
Become a Rise Member
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.
Please follow our social media channels for the most up to date and relevant news – we can’t wait to see you soon!