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September 11, 2026
Updated DASH Conformance Software brings new validation features
Version 3.1.0 of the open-source DASH Conformance Software has been released, bringing useful improvements for HbbTV developers testing MPEG-DASH services. Updates include reimplemented XSD-based manifest validation, direct MPD input, updated CMAF support, improved SegmentTimeline handling, and Docker and error-handling fixes to help identify potential interoperability issues earlier.
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HbbTV launches Audience Measurement Group to accelerate innovation across the TV ecosystem
The HbbTV Association has launched its new Audience Measurement Group (AMG), the first of three Application Interest Groups created under the Association's new membership framework. Bringing together broadcasters, measurement companies and technology providers, the AMG will help advance HbbTV-based audience measurement through collaboration, best practice, implementation guidance and future standards development.
July 2, 2026
Invitation to DTVP Plugfest & HbbTV Testing Event
The DTVP Plugfest & HbbTV Testing Event returns to Berlin from 12–16 October 2026, bringing together broadcasters, device manufacturers and technology providers to test interoperability across HbbTV, DVB-I, streaming, immersive audio and UHD-HDR. Registration is now open, with a deadline of 11 September 2026.
June 10, 2026
HbbTV opens call for speakers for HbbTV Symposium 2026
The HbbTV Association is pleased to announce the Call for Speakers for the 14th HbbTV Symposium and Awards 2026. The annual summit of the connected TV industry will take place on 18-19 November in Barcelona, Spain, co-hosted with 3Cat, Catalonia’s public media corporation.
May 21, 2026
HbbTV Test & Conformance Applications Study Mission Group short survey
The HbbTV Test & Conformance Applications (TaCA) Study Mission Group has launched a short survey to gather industry feedback on the future direction of test and conformance applications within HbbTV.
April 20, 2026
14th HbbTV Symposium and Awards to take place on 18-19 November 2026 in Barcelona, Spain
The HbbTV Association is pleased to announce that the 14th HbbTV Symposium and Awards will be held on 18-19 November 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. This year’s edition of the connected TV industry’s leading annual summit will take place at the Catalonia Barcelona Plaza, a landmark four-star hotel and conference venue situated directly on Plaça d’Espanya. The event will be co-hosted with 3Cat, Catalonia’s public broadcaster.
March 23, 2026
HbbTV publishes full video recordings from HbbTV Symposium and Awards 2025
The HbbTV Association has published video recordings of all 20 conference sessions from the HbbTV Symposium and Awards 2025, offering the industry comprehensive insight into the key discussions and developments shaping connected television. The recordings are now available on the Association’s channel on YouTube.
March 20, 2026
Industry debates future of broadcasting at DVB World 2026
The DVB World 2026 conference on 17-18 March in Amsterdam centred on the transition from traditional broadcasting to IP-based delivery, with DVB Chair Remo Vogel (rbb/ARD), emphasising the importance of a managed migration that preserves an open ecosystem for devices and services.