Byron Tarry, former CEO of the GPA, has announced the launch of NEXXT: an industry driven 'social enterprise' aimed at enabling business transformation opportunities that exist in AI.

Lightware has announced a partnership with Netgear to deliver AVoIP deployments for a range of pro-AV environments.

Riedel Communications has deployed its Easy5G Private 5G network and RefCam Live referee camera system during a high profile Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in April.

MP-Studio has lit up Sofia with the help of Vioso as its technical partner for the Lunar festival of lights.

Engineers and students at Brown University have developed a new technique, quantum multi-wavelength holography, creating high-fidelity 3D images using quantum entangled photons.

Founder of Proto Hologram, David Nussbaum, has been named on Time100’s Health 2025 list for developing ‘holograms’ for healthcare applications.

Barco has signed a partnership deal with Samaya Investment Company, a specialist in the creation, production and implementation of cultural projects, to supply AV equipment for projects in the holy cities of Makkah (Mecca) and Madinah in Saudi Arabia.

A coalition of AV manufacturers have announced the launch of OpenAV Cloud, a new industry initiative created to accelerate the AV industry's transition to the cloud by promoting openness, interoperability, and customer-first innovation. Founding members include Sony, Panasonic, Legrand, Shure, BrightSign, and Xyte.

British manufacturer of pro-audio products, EM Acoustics, has announced its partnership with 7Hertz, a supplier of audio technology across the Middle East.

Following the recent announcement of Mediatech Africa's return in 2026, organisers have confirmed the venue and a date change. After consultation with industry stakeholders, the expo will now take place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg from 1–3 July 2026.