CABSAT 2026 will take place from October 5 to 7, 2026, at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 33rd edition brings together professionals and technology providers from across broadcasting, content production, media distribution, satellite communications and professional audiovisual systems. The exhibition covers the technologies used to create, manage, transmit and deliver modern media, ranging from cameras, lighting and audio equipment to cloud-based production platforms, broadcast infrastructure and integrated Pro AV environments.
The event is designed for broadcasters, production companies, filmmakers, content creators, OTT platforms, media networks, satellite operators, telecom companies, system integrators and technical decision-makers. Key areas include virtual production and LED volumes, media asset management, newsroom systems, IP and cloud workflows, professional displays, audio systems, control technologies and immersive environments. CABSAT also connects the commercial side of the industry through participation from content buyers, distributors, investors, advertising technology specialists and government or regulatory organisations.
The 2026 programme is structured around four major themes: content creation and virtual production; media technology, cloud and IP workflows; Pro AV and immersive environments; and ethics, sustainability and diversity in media. Conference sessions and supplier showcases complement the exhibition, while the event runs alongside SatExpo ME, extending its reach into satellite and connectivity technologies. With more than 18,000 media, broadcast, satellite and Pro AV professionals expected, CABSAT provides a regional platform for companies evaluating the technologies shaping the future of media production and distribution across the MEASA market.
