13th FOKUS
Media Web Symposium

June 16–17, 2026 – Berlin
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We’re thrilled to announce that the 13th FOKUS Media Web Symposium (#FOKUSMWS) will take place once again in Berlin on June 16–17, 2026.

As we prepare for another exciting edition, we look back at the success of the 12th MWS, which welcomed over 280 participants from 21 countries. With 6 tutorials, 4 workshops, and 7 conference sessions featuring 83 speakers, the event explored innovations in QUIC-based streaming, low-latency delivery, sustainable media infrastructures, and real-time video platforms. A generational shift in leadership also marked a new chapter for the symposium, reinforcing its role as a hub for media technology advancement.

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If you are interested in participating MWS2026 as a partner or sponsor, feel free to contact us. We look forward to hear from you!

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Recap

The 11th MWS was a resounding success, reinforcing its position as a premier platform for international technology experts. Attendees departed with fresh perspectives on the future of media delivery and sustainable practices.  For details, please see the agenda of the event as well our picture gallery. 

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A Recap

The 12th FOKUS Media Web Symposium (MWS) took place in Berlin, Germany, in June 2025. This yearly international conference, hosted by Fraunhofer FOKUS, gathered more than 280 participants from 21 countries to explore the domain of Internet-based media delivery.

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Subjects

The 2026 edition of FOKUS Media Web Symposium will spotlight AI-driven creativity, immersive experiences, and sustainable practices across the media value chain. Expect breakthroughs in generative workflows, XR storytelling, ultra-fast and secure distribution, personalized and eco-conscious consumption, and green streaming optimization. AI remains the catalyst, shaping smarter, greener, and more engaging media ecosystems.

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  • Create

    This track explores cutting-edge technologies shaping media production and content generation. Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are redefining creative workflows, while AI-based media encoding and advanced content analysis enhance efficiency and personalization. Metadata-driven processes and Green Digital Twins enable sustainable and optimized media pipelines. Immersive experiences through XR, Metaverse, and Holo Conferencing highlight the convergence of virtual collaboration and storytelling. Energy-conscious encoding reflects the growing commitment to eco-friendly media creation.
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  • Distribute

    Distribution innovations focus on delivering media with speed, security, and adaptability. Protocols like DASH, HLS, and Media over QUIC (MoQ) enable low-latency streaming at scale, complemented by Content Steering for dynamic delivery optimization. Edge and Cloud Processing, combined with 5G/6G networks, unlock ultra-responsive media experiences. Advanced monetization strategies such as HbbTV Dynamic Ad Substitution, Server-Guided Ad-Insertion and Programmatic Advertisement drive new revenue models. Security and authenticity remain central through DRM and C2PA, ensuring trust in a rapidly evolving ecosystem.
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  • Consume

    This track addresses user experience and sustainable media consumption. Advances in video player technology and Quality of Experience monitoring ensure seamless playback across devices. Energy-efficient media players and green AI enable sustainable viewing habits, while Addressable TV personalizes content delivery. Immersive XR and Metaverse experiences redefine interaction, supported by AI-based media solutions for smarter engagement. The focus on sustainability reflects a growing demand for responsible and user-centric media consumption.
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  • Optimize

    Optimization technologies aim to enhance performance, sustainability, and transparency across the media value chain. Streaming Analytics and Advanced Analytics provide actionable insights for real-time decision-making. AI-driven optimization improves delivery efficiency, while energy-conscious infrastructure and Green Streaming initiatives reduce environmental impact. Innovations like Green Content Steering and Content Provenance ensure authenticity and trust in media workflows. This track highlights the synergy between data, AI, and sustainability for next-generation media ecosystems.
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Our Partners

We proudly present our partners and sponsors of the 12th FOKUS Media Web Symposium. Thank you for the great support and cooperation in 2025. You help to make the #FOKUSMWS what it is.

If you are interested in participating as a partner or sponsor in 2026, feel free to contact us. We look forward to hear from you!

Voices

Hear from our partners and attendees: Your feedback drives us!

  • The MWS is a real highlight every year!
    Inspiring speakers, exciting insights, and direct interaction with people who shape our industry.

    I have been attending the event with great pleasure for years – and 2025 was once again full of inspiration.

    Thank you to the entire team for the great organization!

    Sandra Groß
    FUNKE Digital GmbH, Director Product & Tech, MWS 2025

  • Thanks a lot for having me and the excellent organization of the event. It was a great one and many talks were very insightful and useful to me.

    Ahmed Sweden
    Atom, MWS 2022

  • MWS is a unique conference in our industry. It is outstanding for technical peers to meet, learn and discuss. It is organized flawlessly and in a way that engaged the audience. The speakers are also world class. I will for sure be back in 2020!

    Espen Erikstad
    Norigin Media, MWS 2019

  • Cool and insightful event for media and IT industry in the heart of Berlin.

    Mandy Galkow-Schneider
    Deutsche Telekom, MWS 2025

  • I really enjoyed the event, great organization and good attendance.

    Rafael Mekuria
    United Streaming, MWS 2022

  • Highly technical and relevant conferences on streaming media are few and far between. I enjoyed my first visit to MWS at Fraunhofer Berlin. Engaging talks, exciting exhibits, and a plethora of networking opportunities with peers. I also enjoyed how it was bookended with some meetups as well. MWS is an event to add to your list if you do anything in the streaming media industry.

    Jun Heider
    RealEyes Media, CTO, MWS 2019

  • Thanks for a great event! I already look forward to next year.

    Magnus Svenson
    Eyevinn Technologie, MWS 2022

  • Yet another refreshing spring event in Berlin. Great program. compelling demos, excellent organization and inspiring social networking. Beyond this, the pre and post meetings for DASH were extraordinarily successful. Thanks to all Stefans and non-Stefans at FOKUS.

    Thomas Stockhammer
    Director Technical Standards Qualcomm and DASH-IF Interop WG CHair, MWS 2019

  • MWS provided an insightful and cohesive picture of the latest technologies and advancements in the OTT space through the experts that are defining them. Thanks again to our incredible hosts for the opportunity to join in on the event.

    Zachary Cava
    Hulu, Playback Architect, MWS 2019

  • It was awesome to attend the MWS again and to see how industry knowledge and research meet. Exciting demos, enthusiastic presentations and informative workshops – love it! Attending the MWS next year is a no brainer.

    Robin Rabe
    Future of Voice, MWS 2022

  • Media Web symposium brings together leading media industry experts, with great presentations and discussions on relevant topics, from the latest in media codecs, streaming technology, to machine learning for media applications, together with an excellent showcase of FOKUS’s own projects. This is a very worthwhile and informative event, I hope to be there again for its 10 year anniversary.

    Chris Needham
    BBC, Principal Software Engineer, MWS 2019

  • MWS delivers cutting edge topics on OTT media delivery to an attentive and focused industry audience. It is a pleasure to speak and education to listen.

    Will Law
    Chief Architect, Akamai, MWS 2019

  • Thank you for running such a great event! I was impressed by the breadth of topics and speakers. Looking forward to next year’s event!

    Metthew Scharr
    AWS Elemental, MWS 2022

  • MWS is always a great place to learn about the latest developments in media distribution tech, not just through the workshops and talks, but also because everyone is there and there is lots of room for informal conversation. That certainly includes the Media Web Night!

    Rob Koenen
    VR Industry Forum, MWS 2019

  • It was my first Symposium and I have to say that it is a world-class event: the content, the organization, the audience … simply wonderful. Many thanks for inviting us, and please visit our booth at IBC in September.

    Diego Garcia
    Sales Manager Epic Labs, MWS 2019

  • MWS is and has always been a great venue to get an insight into the latest developments in the area of media distribution.

    Imed Bouazizi
    Qualcomm, MWS 2022

  • Thank you again for hosting another amazing MWS. I had many fruitful exchanges with people during the MWS days as well as during the Media Web Night that was also splendid. The MWS keynote was particularly inspiring with historical perspective mixed in. Also, your facilities provided us another great meeting experience for a successful Second Screen F2F on Thursday and Friday.

    Anssi Kostiainen
    Intel Corporation, Web Standards Technical Lead, MWS 2019

  • The Media Web Symposium is filled with mind opening presentations, deep discussing and a whole lot of futurizing.

    Jens Kretschmann
    Bertelsmann Arvato, MWS 2022

  • As usual the MWS agenda was up-to-date with suitable topics and an impressive range of speakers. I particularly enjoyed the tutorials on deep media and artificial intelligence together with sessions on standardization, 5G and media delivery. Definitively looking forward to MWS 2020.

    Per Frojdh
    Ericsson, Director of Media Standardization, MWS 2019

  • For me this is THE event where wold leaders in video (related) technologies meet in a perfectly organized setting – it’s beyond business as usual and fosters true understanding and deep exchange of ideas. Thanks so much for keeping this up!

    Adolf Proidl
    XRoad Media, MWS 2019

  • 2019 was yet another excellent edition of MWS, confirming it to be the most technical video conference in Europe. Inspiring speakers, refreshing talks and state of the art topics – there are definitely very few occasions to get bored during this event. Definitely a great experience as a speaker, and a rewarding time investment as an attendee!

    Nicolas Weil
    AWS Elemental, Senior Product Manager, MWS 2019

    • Contact Persons

    The Media Web Symposium is hosted by the Team of Fraunhofer FOKUS' Business Unit Future Applications and Media (FAME). See here for more Information about FOKUS FAME.
    If you are interested or have questions about the FOKUS Media Web Symposium, please contact us by email. We look forward to hearing from you.

    Venue

    Situated in Berlin’s vibrant Charlottenburg district, the Fraunhofer FOKUS provides an inspiring environment, ideal for groundbreaking discussions and networking opportunities.

    Fraunhofer-Institute for Open Communications Systems - FOKUS
    Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 31
    10589 Berlin
    Germany
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