Powering the great tech-celeration: Meet the strategic partners behind VBS 2026

As the 22nd edition of the Video Broadcast and Broadband Tech Summit 2026 prepares to convene India’s top media and technology leaders on 27 February at NESCO, Mumbai, the spotlight is not only on the agenda but also on the powerful ecosystem of partners driving the conversation forward.

Under this year’s theme, “Managing the Great Tech-celeration,” VBS 2026 reflects an industry being reshaped by convergence, AI, cloud, 5G and immersive media. At the heart of this transformation stand the organisations actively building, distributing, monetizing, and reimagining India’s media future.

Co-powered by: Industry giants driving scale
The summit is co-powered by JioStar and ZEE, two influential forces shaping India’s broadcast and digital entertainment landscape. Their presence signals the summit’s focus on large-scale distribution, content innovation and platform evolution at a time when audience behaviour is rapidly shifting.

Platinum partner: Enabling global reach
As Platinum Partner, Amagi represents the globalisation of India’s content economy. With Connected TV and FAST channels expanding worldwide, Amagi’s role underscores the increasing intersection of adtech, streaming and data-led monetisation.

Associate partners: Building the infrastructure of convergence
The Associate Partner lineup reflects the backbone of India’s distribution and broadcast ecosystem:

• One Broadband | NXT Digital
• Sony Pictures Networks India
• GTPL Hathway Limited

Together, they represent the hybrid future of cable, broadband and content networks. Their participation reinforces the summit’s emphasis on resilient infrastructure, scalable delivery and customer-centric innovation.

Lanyard partner: Precision in streaming
Broadpeak joins as Lanyard Partner, bringing focus to video delivery optimisation and streaming efficiency, critical in a landscape where seamless playback defines viewer loyalty.

Industry partners: Powering content, OTT and monetisation
The Industry Partner cohort adds depth across content, OTT aggregation and advertising:

• One Take Media [Vertigo TV]
• OTT Play
• CereOne
• Dish TV India

Each represents a distinct node in the value chain, from content creation and curation to programmatic advertising and direct-to-home distribution.

A Collaborative ecosystem
VBS 2026 is not simply a conference. It is a reflection of how deeply interconnected the media value chain has become. Broadcasters, telcos, OTT platforms, adtech firms and infrastructure providers are no longer operating in silos. They are collaborating to manage scale, profitability and innovation simultaneously.

The strength of this year’s partner lineup mirrors the ambition of the summit itself. As India stands at a defining moment in media evolution, these organisations are not just supporting the conversation. They are shaping it.

On 27 February at NESCO, the Great Tech-celeration will not just be discussed. It will be powered by the very companies building its future.