Futuresource has revealed the full agenda and sponsor line-up for Audio Collaborative 2026, which will bring together leading names from the audio industry in London next week.
Taking place on 11 November at the Ham Yard Hotel in Soho, the annual event will explore some of the biggest developments shaping the audio market, including artificial intelligence (AI), immersive sound, changing consumer habits and connected technology.
This year’s conference will be supported by six sponsors, with Cinemo confirmed as headline sponsor, Qualcomm Technologies as principal sponsor, and HARMAN and DTS as event sponsors. Analog Devices and THX Ltd. will also be involved.
The programme will begin with an overview of the audio market from Futuresource’s Head of Audio, Guy Hammett, and Director of Insights, Elliott Ross, who will present the latest industry figures and consumer research.
A series of panel discussions will then examine how businesses can turn audio innovation into commercial opportunities, alongside the changing listening habits of younger consumers and the growing importance of connected ecosystems.
Other sessions will consider whether immersive audio is becoming a must-have feature for consumers, the convergence of professional and consumer audio equipment, and the role of AI in delivering more personalised listening experiences.
Carl Hibbert, Research Director at Futuresource, said: “Audio is moving into a particularly interesting period. AI, new platform dynamics and changing consumer expectations are creating opportunities right across the value chain, but they are also raising important questions about where the industry places its bets.
“Audio Collaborative is about getting the people shaping those decisions into the same room, sharing different perspectives and having the conversations that move the market forward.”
As headline sponsor, Cinemo will deliver a keynote presentation and live demonstration exploring how audio and video content can be synchronised across different devices, operating systems and platforms.
Meanwhile, Qualcomm Technologies will examine how AI, premium audio and low-power connectivity are influencing the development of intelligent wearables, with voice technology expected to play an increasingly important role.
The company will also contribute to a discussion on how AI could transform listening experiences through personalised hearing, intelligent audio processing and technology that adapts to the user’s surroundings.
HARMAN will support a session examining the crossover between professional and consumer audio, while DTS and THX Ltd. will contribute to discussions around automotive and immersive sound technologies.
The event will run from 9am until 5pm, followed by an evening networking reception.
Further information and tickets are available via the Futuresource website.
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