Broadcast Media Cinema Expo - Central & South India Executive Roadshow Ahead of BMCE 2026
As preparations gather pace for Broadcast Media Cinema Expo (BMCE) 2026, the BMCE team has completed an extensive executive roadshow across Central and South India, engaging with senior broadcast and media leaders ahead of the exhibition.
The roadshow covered Bengaluru, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai, with meetings held with CEOs, CTOs, technology heads, broadcast engineers and senior decision-makers from leading television networks and media organisations.
Among the organisations visited were JioStar, Manorama MAX, Asianet News, Mathrubhumi News, Amrita TV, Kairali TV, Janam TV, Republic Kannada, Public TV, Vistara News, Flowers TV, TV9, RTV and several others.
Industry Optimism Ahead of BMCE 2026
One of the strongest takeaways from the roadshow was the positive sentiment across the broadcast industry.
Some broadcasters shared plans to upgrade and expand their technical infrastructure over the coming year and confirmed that they will be visiting BMCE 2026 to evaluate and procure new broadcast, production and post-production technologies.
A number of networks also expressed interest in bringing their complete engineering and technical teams to Chennai, recognising the exhibition as an opportunity to evaluate multiple technology providers, compare solutions and engage directly with manufacturers under one roof.
Conversations Shaping the Expo
Discussions during the roadshow covered a wide range of topics, including IP-based broadcasting, newsroom technology, cloud workflows, AI-driven production, virtual production, OTT delivery, automation and the evolving requirements of regional broadcasters.
The feedback received from these meetings is helping shape both the exhibition and conference programme, ensuring that BMCE 2026 addresses the technologies and challenges most relevant to today's broadcast ecosystem.
Looking Ahead
Broadcast Media Cinema Expo 2026 will be held from 17–19 July 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre, bringing together broadcasters, production houses, OTT platforms, system integrators and technology providers from across India.
With growing investment in broadcast infrastructure and increasing interest from regional broadcasters in technology modernisation, BMCE 2026 is expected to serve as an important sourcing and networking platform for the industry.
The BMCE team extends its thanks to all the industry leaders who hosted the roadshow and shared valuable insights as preparations continue for this year's edition.