Media Technology Summit Returns to Pasadena With Peer-Reviewed Programming

The SMPTE Media Technology Summit returns to the Pasadena Convention Center this week for four days of programming.

The conference runs Monday, Oct. 13, through Thursday, Oct. 16, at 300 E. Green St.

The summit focuses on media innovations, solutions and technologies. It is one of the only peer-reviewed, non-commercial conferences in the industry.

Programming includes presentations, question-and-answer sessions and roundtable discussions. The event also features two days of exhibits and multiple networking opportunities.

SMPTE Storytellers will share diverse perspectives throughout the conference. Several industry tours are scheduled as well.

C-suite executives from major media companies typically attend the summit. The event draws media professionals, creative technologists and broadcast engineers.

SMPTE is the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. Founded in 1916, the organization develops technical standards for film, television and digital media.

The group maintains more than 800 standards and engineering guidelines. These standards cover video and audio formats, metadata, compression and transmission protocols.

Broadcasters, filmmakers, streaming platforms and equipment manufacturers use SMPTE standards. The guidelines ensure interoperability across devices and platforms.

To register for the summit, visit https://summit.smpte.org/2025/7918110.

If you’re an Early Career Professional or currently facing financial hardship, you may be eligible for discounted registration to the summit.

SMPTE is offering a special Hardship rate to individuals who are unemployed, furloughed, or experiencing financial difficulties. To apply, simply email your contact details and a brief description of your situation to events@smpte.org.

Additionally, SMPTE is providing a limited number of half-price registrations for Early Career Professionals.

This offer is available to those in the first five years of their career, transitioning into the media technology industry, or entering a new sector within it. To learn more and submit your application, visit https://summit.smpte.org/2025/EarlyCareer.

A full schedule is available at summit.smpte.org/2025/program.