Taking place from September 6–8 at Olympia London, PLASA Show 2026 has unveiled a comprehensive, free seminar program curated by LSi. Designed to address the rapid transformations shaping <a href="https://comicvibe.com/decades-old-demand-for-an-entertainment-park-at-the-thirumoorthy-dam-set-to-be-fulfilled-soon/” title=”Decades-old demand for an 'Entertainment Park' at the Thirumoorthy dam, set to be fulfilled soon”>entertainment technology, the education schedule focuses on artificial intelligence, sustainability, cybersecurity, technical training, and high-profile live production case studies.
With Dante (Audinate) serving as the official seminar sponsor, the program features two dedicated sessions on networked audio: one navigating the complexities and benefits of shared network infrastructures, and another exploring the management of large-scale Dante systems in complex live environments.
High-profile production case studies and technical breakdowns scheduled for PLASA Show 2026 include:
- Eurovision Song Contest: Behind-the-scenes engineering of the massive ground-support structure for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, alongside an audio deep-dive into the complex broadcast and PA workflows deployed for Eurovision 2026.
- Immersive & Interactive Design: The technical translation of The Traitors from TV format to an interactive live experience where performers trigger technical cues directly, as well as Unit1Studio’s presentation on concert avatars and virtual live performances.
- Drone Displays & Large-Scale Visuals: Drone light show insights presented by Celestial following major high-profile global spectacles.
- Theater & Heritage Milestones: A lighting design breakdown of Into The Woods, a 40-year retrospective on the iconic Vari-Lite Series 200, a 50-year technological evolution panel with the National Theatre, and the non-disruptive auditorium lighting overhaul at the Royal Opera House.
Key industry topics will also take center stage through dedicated panels addressing pressing global challenges:
- Sustainability: Three sessions covering European Digital Product Passports, future climate/economic scenarios, and bridging the gap between green claims and measurable results.
- Artificial Intelligence: “How To Get Real Value From AI” will explore practical, non-generative applications of AI to optimize creative workflows, business operations, and product development.
- Cybersecurity: A briefing on the European Cyber Resilience Act and its direct regulatory impact on connected AV and lighting hardware.
In addition to the educational sessions, PLASA Show 2026 will feature hands-on audio, AV, and projection demo rooms hosted by brands including AbsenLive, Barco, KV2 Audio, RCF, and TT+ Audio. Hands-on control training will also be provided by ChamSys, covering MagicQ consoles, MediaMaster 26, and advanced show management workflows.
