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New PT-HTQ20 1-Chip DLP with 95% Rec. 2020 colour gamut and PT-VMQ85 Series to drive immersive experiences across African entertainment, education, and corporate sectors.
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Panasonic Projector & Display will reinforce its commitment to the African market at Mediatech Africa 2026, exhibiting alongside regional partner DWR Distribution at Stand D60 in Hall 3.1.
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Taking place from 30 June to 2 July at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit & International Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Mediatech Africa marks the return of the continent’s premier technology showcase and provides an important opportunity for Panasonic to connect directly with customers, partners, and integrators from across the wider African region.
Significance for Africa’s Growing Digital Economy
As Africa’s digital economy accelerates—with creative industries, edtech, live events, museums, and corporate training sectors expanding rapidly—the demand for high-quality visual display and immersive experience technologies is surging.
Panasonic’s latest projection and display solutions are engineered to meet this demand, enabling African businesses, cultural institutions, and educational facilities to deliver world-class visual experiences that drive engagement, learning, and economic activity.
From projection mapping at major festivals to interactive museum installations and high-impact corporate presentations, these technologies are foundational to the continent’s growing experience economy.
Next-Generation RGB Laser Projector on Display
Visitors to the DWR booth will have the opportunity to meet Panasonic representatives from the Middle East & Africa team while experiencing a selection of the company’s latest projection and display technologies engineered for immersive entertainment, live events, museums, higher education, corporate environments, and fixed installation applications.
A key Panasonic innovation on display will be the new Panasonic PT-HTQ20, a next-generation 1-Chip DLP RGB laser projector designed to deliver the colour performance and visual immersion traditionally associated with 3-Chip DLP projection systems.
Featuring Panasonic’s newly developed VIVID PRIME RGB laser light-source technology, the PT-HTQ20 achieves more than 95% Rec. 2020 colour gamut coverage, delivering exceptionally rich, lifelike colour reproduction for immersive environments and experiential installations.
Projector delivers detailed 4K resolution
The projector delivers 20,000 lumens of brightness and detailed 4K resolution. It also features advanced image processing technologies designed to reduce colour breakup and banding.
These capabilities enable highly realistic visual experiences while preserving the compact footprint and installation efficiency of a 1-Chip platform.
Compatibility with Panasonic’s existing professional lens ecosystem, Intel SDM expansion capability, and 20,000-hour maintenance-free operation further enhance its appeal for consultants, integrators, and rental staging professionals across Africa.
Compact LCD Laser Platform for Education and Corporate Spaces
Panasonic will also present the PT-VMQ85 Series on the DWR booth—a compact and highly efficient LCD laser projection platform designed for sporting simulations, classrooms, corporate meeting spaces, museums, and collaborative professional environments. Delivering up to 8,000 lumens of brightness within a highly compact fixed-lens chassis, the VMQ85 Series combines 4K resolution and exceptionally quiet operation, making it ideal for organisations seeking powerful visual performance with simplified installation and low maintenance requirements. For golf simulation specifically, the PT-VMQ85 boasts a dedicated Vivid Green Mode designed to render more natural turf and environmental greens.
Flagship 42,000-Lumen Projector for Large-Scale Venues
Elsewhere at the show will be the Panasonic PT-RQ45K, a flagship 42,000-lumen 3-Chip DLP laser projector developed for large-scale venues and demanding live environments. Delivering exceptional colour reproduction in 4K and highly stable brightness performance, the PT-RQ45K is becoming a preferred solution for large-scale projection mapping, live entertainment, rental staging, and immersive visitor attractions across Africa’s growing events and tourism sectors.
New dvLED Display Panel Simplifies High-Impact Installations
Mediatech will also see Panasonic showcase the new TL-55LV12A, a 55-inch COB dvLED display panel with 1.2mm pixel pitch designed to make high-impact LED installations easier to specify, install, and maintain. With controller-less HDMI operation, VESA mounting compatibility, and a slim, front-serviceable cabinet, the TL-55LV12A enables multiple panels to be combined into seamless large-format displays while reducing the complexity traditionally associated with dvLED deployment.
HIVE Media Engines for Immersive Experiences
Panasonic will also showcase HIVE’s Beeblade Osmia and Beeblade Pluto SDM media engines integrated into the PT-RQ45 and PT-HTQ20 projectors, alongside a Beeblade Osmia deployed in a Beebox enclosure. HIVE enables complex, creative visual experiences without the need for large, power-hungry servers or feature-heavy software. Designed for museums, leisure attractions, live events, theme parks, and high-impact advertising, HIVE powers immersive experiences that inspire, connect, and captivate audiences across Africa.
Broadcast Technologies and Live Production Ecosystem
Alongside its latest digital signage portfolio, the showcase will feature Panasonic’s newest broadcast-focused technologies, including a complete live production ecosystem, led by the AK-UCX100 4K Studio Camera—the world’s first studio camera with built-in autofocus (AF)—alongside the high-end AW-UE160 and AW-UE150 PTZ camera series for live entertainment production. Visitors will also experience hands-on demonstrations of KAIROS, Panasonic’s advanced live production platform designed for flexible and immersive video workflows.
Opportunity to strengthen relationships
“Mediatech Africa represents an important opportunity for us to strengthen relationships across the region and demonstrate Panasonic’s continued investment in Africa,” said Tony Molloy, Division Head of Panasonic Projector & Display Middle East & Africa FZE.
He added:
“Africa remains a key market for Panasonic, and we are delighted to be exhibiting alongside DWR Distribution, whose expertise and local market support continue to play a vital role in delivering our technologies to customers across the continent. We look forward to welcoming visitors to the stand, discussing upcoming projects, and showcasing solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of the professional AV and broadcast industries.”
