Experience technology now runs across live production, broadcast and corporate collaboration systems. LEaT con 2026 brings those strands together in Hamburg from October 6 to 8.
The convention arranges content into five hubs that act as focused communities. For 2026 the event occupies three halls at Messe Hamburg, features seven stages and combines an exhibition with workshops, demo rooms and masterclasses. The format privileges applied technical content and cross-disciplinary encounters.
Practical information and schedule
Dates and venue LEaT con 2026 takes place October 6 to 8 at Messe Hamburg. Event hours are Tuesday October 6 and Wednesday October 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday October 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Layout The three halls host five hubs, seven stages and dedicated training and demo areas. The design aims to facilitate movement between areas and to encourage joint projects across domains.
The five hubs explained
Live tech Focused on production realities, the live tech hub highlights workflows for audio, lighting and rigging under production conditions and practical solutions for touring and venue operation.
Install Install is the ProAV area, bringing together manufacturers, system integrators and planners with a programme that spans AV over IP, digital signage and scalable installations.
Stage tech A new dedicated area for stage technology covers stage machinery, drive systems and control solutions, offering technical depth for those who design and operate stages.
Broadcast The broadcast hub addresses AI and future workflows in media production, from IP infrastructure to cloud and hybrid production models.
Communicate Communicate integrates ICT topics such as cloud telephony and UCC into the AV conversation, creating direct dialogue between IT and AV professionals.
Programme and formats
The 2026 edition places programme activity at the core. Seven stages, workshops, masterclasses and demo rooms form the backbone of the convention rather than a supporting programme. According to the organisers, 65% of visitors move between multiple hubs, which supports formats that highlight interoperability and cross-market solutions.
Commercial prospecting and event tactics
For commercial teams the practical approach is to demonstrate interoperability and use cases that span hubs. On-stand demos that show integration between AV, broadcast and UCC technologies help open technical conversations. Coordinating presentations on the relevant stages and offering continuous demo slots increases chances to meet integrators and technical buyers.
Exhibitors should prioritise demos that reproduce a production or installation workflow. Visitors should map the hubs where decision makers are concentrated and book sessions on stages that focus on integration and operational practice.
Closing note and access
LEaT con 2026 concentrates technical, production and integration topics into hubs designed to accelerate collaboration across sectors. If your business operates in live production, broadcast or ProAV integration, align your demos to cross-hub workflows and plan meetings in advance at Messe Hamburg. Tickets, exhibitor details and the programme are available on the official site https://www.leatcon.com/leat-con
