SMPTE begins the search for presentations for its 2026 summit

The Pasadena (California) Convention Center will host the technology summit SMPTE 2026, an event in which professionals and researchers will be able to transfer their knowledge and findings through a series of technical presentations whose selection process It has just been opened.

.Summit attendees will be able to discover the latest processes, tools, workflows, interoperability solutions, standards and other innovative initiatives that drive the advancement of the sector. To ensure a selection of topics of interest that really sheds light on these issues, a selection committee will be in charge of choosing the most innovative and interesting technical presentations.

Los original manuscripts and unpublished that fit the objectives of the summit will undergo peer review. These must be sent before May 31 in summary format between 300 and 400 words. Previously published, product-specific, commercial, sales or promotional articles no will be taken into account for this conference.

The call is completed with a magazine section in which interested parties can submit complete manuscripts ready for publication. These texts will automatically be considered for publication in the magazine SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal, again subject to an independent peer review process following the event. Manuscripts must be between 3,000 and 5,000 words and will be accepted until May 31.

The conference program committee will notify the authors of their decision before June 30. The authors of the selected articles will have the opportunity to present them in the forum dedicated to the exploration of media and entertainment technology.

Topics supported for SMPTE Summit 2026

color science

Color vision and adaptation for moving images

Color capture and reproduction

Color correction, coding and image processing

New color chains for moving images

Emerging and disruptive technologies

Artificial intelligence and automation

5G and next generation connectivity

Blockchain and decentralized media systems

Robotics, control systems and artificial vision

Innovation in the creation and production of content

Virtual, augmented and mixed reality production

Immersive and interactive multimedia experiences

Next Generation Content Creation Workflows

Infrastructure and media distribution

Cloud and Edge Computing Solutions

IP-based media systems and networking innovations

Evolution of streaming, OTT and hybrid delivery models

Compression, processing and optimization

Advanced codecs, compression techniques and standards

AI-powered signal processing and media optimization

HDR, color science and imaging technologies

Hardware, display and capture technologies

State-of-the-art visualization, projection and visualization systems

Photonics, sensors and optical technologies

Industry, safety and sustainability

Sustainable media production and green workflows

Cybersecurity, privacy and infrastructure resilience

Standards development and industry evolution

Cloud Workflows and Their Role in Sustainability

Other topics relevant to the industry.