Devoncroft sets September 2026 Executive Summit to detail media tech recovery

The summit serves as a critical pulse check for an industry grappling with shifting commercial drivers and operational restructuring. By aligning the event with its proprietary Big Broadcast Survey, Devoncroft provides the market with a rare quantitative look at global spending trends and vendor performance. For strategists, this gathering is the primary venue for assessing the 'State of the Industry' before the year-end budget cycles, particularly as media companies transition from cost-cutting to technology-led growth. Watch for the official speaker lineup to see if cloud providers or specialized AI vendors dominate the discussion on future-proofing infrastructure.

The 2026 summit arrives following a period of contraction for the media tech sector. Per Devoncroft Partners in April 2026, aggregate industry revenue declined by 2.4% in 2025, falling to approximately $67.3 billion. While product-based revenues faced ongoing declines due to the phasing out of legacy hardware, the market is currently projected to see a slight recovery in 2026. This anticipated growth is largely driven by managed services, which are expected to constitute roughly 55% of total industry revenue this year.

Technological catalysts for the current cycle include the continued transition to IP-based connectivity and a significant rise in AI-related spending. According to Devoncroft reporting from April 2026, major even-year events—including the Winter Olympics, the FIFA World Cup, and U.S. midterm elections—are fueling demand for service-based infrastructure. Additionally, the 2025 Big Broadcast Survey highlighted a 'stalled cloud transition' for some sectors, making the 2026 Amsterdam summit a decisive venue for discussing how service providers are now managing hybrid cloud and on-premises complexities to achieve better commercial returns.