Lawo, SMPTE Launch ST 2110 Practical Lab To Ease IP Transition

Immersive training program emphasizes live-production workflows

Lawo, a global leader in IP-based broadcast and media infrastructure solutions, has partnered with SMPTE and industry partners to introduce the SMPTE ST 2110 Practical Lab, an immersive training program designed to accelerate the industry’s migration from SDI to IP workflows.

The Practical Lab, hosted at Lawo’s headquarters in Rastatt, Germany, offers participants a hands-on environment to design, synchronize, and troubleshoot live-production IP networks.

The SMPTE ST 2110 standards define the transport of professional media — uncompressed video, audio, and ancillary data — over IP networks. As broadcasters worldwide adopt IP-based infrastructures, mastering ST 2110 workflows is critical for engineers, system integrators, and technical managers. The Practical Lab, hosted at Lawo’s headquarters in Rastatt, Germany, offers participants a hands-on environment to design, synchronize, and troubleshoot live-production IP networks.

The experience builds on SMPTE’s structured education pathway:

• Introduction to SMPTE ST 2110 (independent study) — ongoing enrollment throughout 2026. https://www.smpte.org/introduction-to-st2110
• Understanding SMPTE ST 2110 (instructor-led, virtual/online) — in-depth technical exploration of ST 2110 with peer learning through an online flipped classroom model. https://www.smpte.org/virtual-course/st2110
• SMPTE ST 2110 Boot Camp (intensive instructor-led, virtual/online training) — the next Boot Camp session to be held in January. https://www.smpte.org/smpte-st-2110-boot-camp-january

Following these courses, professionals can apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios using Lawo’s cutting-edge solutions, including the A_mic8 audio stagebox, .edge SDI/IP gateway, VSM, HOME management platform, and HOME Apps.

Key Dates

• Understanding SMPTE ST 2110 (Virtual): Dec. 2–18
• SMPTE ST 2110 Boot Camp: Jan. 12, 2026 til April 30, 2026
• Practical Lab: Booked after the Boot Camp or SMPTE ST 2110 course and offered remotely during a one-day self-paced list of hands-on exercises.

Discover the details of the Lawo SMPTE partnership here (including video):
https://lawo.com/products/smpte-st2110-education/

“The transition to IP is one of the most significant evolutions in broadcast technology,” says 2025 SMPTE Education Director Wim Van Roy, educational architect, Lawo. “By partnering with SMPTE and the wider industry to deliver this Practical Lab, we’re empowering professionals to confidently design and operate ST 2110 workflows — supporting the industry’s future toward dynamic media facilities powered by SMPTE ST 2110 standards.”