{"id":4951,"date":"2026-10-20T15:01:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T15:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tv-plattform.de\/?page_id=4951"},"modified":"2026-10-20T17:00:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T17:00:57","slug":"review-of-plugfest-berlin-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tv-plattform.de\/en\/review-of-plugfest-berlin-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Review of Plugfest Berlin 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n \n \n
\n
\n\n
\n\n

Review \u2022 October 12\u201314, 2026<\/p>\n

Plugfest Berlin 2026<\/h1>\n
\n

Three days, over 60 participants from 30 companies, and more than 190 test sessions.<\/h2>\n

At Fraunhofer FOKUS in Berlin, device manufacturers, broadcasters, platform operators, and technology providers put the interaction of their technologies through its paces. One of the best-attended editions in the history of the Plugfest.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n

\n \"DTVP-Punkte\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
\n \n
\n
\n\n
\n \"Gruppenfoto\n <\/div>\n \n
\n\n

Europe\u2019s densest test hub<\/p>\n

Testing what would otherwise only go wrong in the real world.<\/h2>\n
\n

The annual Plugfest of Deutsche TV-Plattform and the Digital TV Group, in cooperation with the HbbTV Association, is Europe\u2019s central interoperability event for the hybrid TV and streaming world. From October 12 to 14, more than 60 participants from 30 companies came together at Fraunhofer FOKUS in Berlin to jointly test devices, software, and platforms in more than 190 test sessions, under real-world conditions and at a high technical level.<\/p>\n

With this high level of participation, Plugfest 2026 ranks among the most successful editions in its history. The format is purely work-focused: no observers; everyone brings devices, content, or implementations, and testing takes place in 1:1 sessions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n \n
\n\n
\n\n

Focus: What mattered<\/h3>\n
\n

In 2026, the tests focused on HbbTV, streaming, immersive audio, and DVB-I, as well as UHD HDR tests via HDMI\u00ae. Device manufacturers, broadcasters, platform operators, and technology providers examined the interaction of their devices, content, and implementations, and used direct test sessions to identify where compatibility between different systems can still be improved.<\/p>\n

This allows technological challenges to be identified early, long before the products reach audiences. The Plugfest also reflects the international nature of the industry: experts from companies around the world used the days in Berlin to test their implementations together and exchange experiences.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n \n

\n
\n\n
\n
\n

\u201cThe high number of participants once again confirms this year that interoperability testing remains essential for the industry, particularly when introducing new technologies and platforms. Together with our partners from the DTG, the HbbTV Association, and Fraunhofer FOKUS, we offer our members added value that can demonstrably accelerate the development speed of new products and services.\u201d<\/p> <\/blockquote>\n\n \n Nicole Ludwig \u00b7 Managing Director DTVP <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n \"Portrait\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n
\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n \n
\n\n
\n\n

A positive outcome: precision that impresses.<\/h3>\n
\n

The tests were successful and ran without any major complications. A particular highlight was the get-together on Tuesday evening, which was well attended and provided additional space for personal exchange.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n \n

\n
\n\n
\n
\n

\u201cThe Plugfest was once again great fun this year. It remains impressive to see the precision with which the participating companies work on the interoperability of their devices and carry out their tests. At the same time, it is exciting to observe how many new insights continue to be gained even at an already very advanced stage of technological development.\u201d<\/p> <\/blockquote>\n\n \n Stefan Kunz, Sky Deutschland \u00b7 Head of the Ultra HD Working Group and DTVP Board Member <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n \"Portrait\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n
\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n \n
\n\n
\n

Plugfest review \u2022 Berlin 2026<\/p>\n

Impressions from the Plugfest<\/h2> <\/header>\n \n