11 technical and projection for the cinema industry worldwide, with dates, cities and organisers.
11 events shown
23 June 2026 – 23 October 2026 · Denver, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, United States
Day-long in-person user sessions for organisations on the Spektrix ticketing and CRM system, including independent cinemas; remaining 2026 dates are New York (Oct 21) and Chicago (Oct 23).
Technical and projectionSpektrixOfficial site
8 October 2026 – 9 October 2026 · Paris, France
Short hands-on course on digital cinema projection for cinema staff, filling the gap left by the end of the projectionist qualification in France.
Technical and projectionSCARE – Syndicat des Cinémas d'Art, de Répertoire et d'EssaiOfficial site
16 November 2026 – 19 November 2026 · Pasadena, CA, United States
SMPTE's annual technical conference on media standards and technology, closing with the SMPTE Awards Gala. Mostly broadcast and production, but relevant to cinema engineers following digital cinema and imaging standards.
Technical and projectionSMPTEOfficial site
11 January 2027 – 13 January 2027 · Universal City, CA, United States
Two days of seminar sessions and off-site visits on the technologies behind the cinema experience, from projection and audio to seating and automation. Key event for exhibitor tech leads.
Technical and projectionInternational Cinema Technology Association (ICTA)Official siteFull guide
11 February 2027 – 12 February 2027 · Paris, France
Practical training on first-line maintenance of projection and sound equipment, so cinema staff can handle routine issues before calling the installer's hotline.
Technical and projectionSCARE – Syndicat des Cinémas d'Art, de Répertoire et d'EssaiOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually August, annually · last held 19 August 2026 · Beijing, China
China's main broadcast, film and audiovisual technology show. Cinema projection vendors use it for launches, for example Christie's RGB laser cinema projector debut in 2026, which makes it relevant to Chinese cinema technicians.
Technical and projectionChina Radio & Television International Economic and Technical Cooperation Co. (under NRTA guidance)Official site
Next dates not announced · usually Periodic; last run June 2025 · last held 24 June 2025 · London, United Kingdom
One-day practical course for cinema staff on picture and sound quality, screen-brightness measurement, DCP naming, KDMs, accessibility kit, theatre management systems and satellite event-cinema reception.
Technical and projectionCinema Technology CommunityOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually September, annually (during IBC) · last held 13 September 2026 · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cinema-technology seminar held during IBC covering premium large formats, laser transition, 70mm, standards for live events and EU legislation affecting cinema operations. EDCF's annual conference follows in spring (Prague, 2–3 March 2027).
Technical and projectionEDCF – European Digital Cinema ForumOfficial siteFull guide
Next dates not announced · usually Rolling enrolment, self-paced online course · Online, Norway · Online
Digital course for cinema managers and technicians covering projection and sound theory, ending with an oral exam; part of the certification process for technical cinema staff in Norway.
Technical and projectionFilm & KinoOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually June, annually (before and during CineEurope) · Barcelona, Spain
Cinema technology seminars run by ICTA around CineEurope, where operators, manufacturers and service providers present projection, sound and systems developments.
Technical and projectionICTA – International Cinema Technology AssociationOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually February, every two years · last held 10 February 2026 · Auckland, New Zealand
Vista Group's global client conference for cinema exhibitors. It covers cinema management, ticketing and cloud software, data and guest-experience practice, with direct access to the product teams.
Technical and projectionVista GroupOfficial site