Robinson launched Mediatech in 2001 at the Sandton Convention Centre and has guided its growth into Africa's cornerstone event for professional AV, broadcast, production, staging, lighting and display technology. During the show's six-year hiatus, he kept close to the market — project-managing large-scale productions and events, and serving as Business Development Manager at one of SA's AV distributors, says Mediatech.

"Stepping out of the organiser role for a season let me see the industry from other angles," says Robinson. "Running projects on the ground and spending time in distribution gave me a better feel for the pressures and timelines our exhibitors and buyers face. That perspective will help shape how we deliver 2026."

Reflecting on the event's pause, Robinson says, "We kept Mediatech off the calendar until the industry could support a show that meets our visitors' expectations. Mediatech isn't your average B2B expo and we weren't going to bring it back half-baked."

With offices now based at Langhams in Fourways, Robinson has hit the ground running — catching up with past exhibitors and advancing venue planning. "2026 is about getting the industry back in the same room and doing real business," Robinson adds. "I'm looking forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones and building on what we've achieved in the past."

Mediatech Africa 2026 will feature focused technology zones across AV System Integration, Unified Communications, Commercial and Live Pro Audio, Staging, Lighting and Effects, Film / Studio / Production, Broadcast, Streaming and Content Delivery, Connectivity and Signal Distribution, Screens and Display, Digital Signage, Content Creation and Electronic Music, Studio & DJ, concludes Mediatech.

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