International Broadcasting Convention, more commonly known by its initials IBC, is an annual
trade show
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, held in September at the
RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre in
Amsterdam
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. IBC's tagline is “By the industry. For the industry.” and it is aimed at
broadcasters
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content creators/providers, equipment manufacturers, professional and technical associations, and other participants in the broadcasting, entertainment and technology industry. In addition to being a trade show showcasing hundred of exhibitors there is an IBC conference, panel discussions, demo’s, technical paper presentations and speaker sessions to attend.
IBC is an independent body, owned by six partner bodies:
IABM,
IEEE
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Organizations
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SCTE and
SMPTE
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, with a full-time professional staff.
IBC 2019 marked the launch of their new Accelerator Programme, purposed towards providing a framework for collaborative and fast-track innovation through a multi-company project-based approach to solve complex media and entertainment business and technology challenges. Many exciting and successful projects have emerged from this programme which have explored areas including 5G and the Cloud.
The 2019 show marked the last in-person show for 2 years due to the COVID-19 outbreak, although a digital show was held in 2021. IBC returned on the 9-12th September 2022 with 37,071 visitors from over 170 countries gathering in Amsterdam to reconnect face-to-face again. New to this year's show was the CHANGEMAKERS Programme which included 2 days of content from trailblazing organisations and initiatives changing the culture of the industry and pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology. Sessions notably addressed topics on sustainability, diversity and inclusion.
Other IBC2022 show features included: a world-class line-up of over 250 headline speakers, notably this year's keynote Nonny de la Peña (‘The Godmother of Virtual Reality’); the Showcase Theatre, where leading technology brands demonstrated how they are paving the way forward; thought leadership presentations, panels, masterclasses, demos and case studies on the Content Everywhere Stage.
The dates for IBC 2023’s return have been announced as the 15-18 September 2023.
Dates
2009
* Conference: 10–14 September 2009
* Exhibition: 11–15 September 2009
2010
* Conference: 9–14 September 2010
* Exhibition: 10–14 September 2010
2011
* Conference: 8–13 September 2011
* Exhibition: 9–13 September 2011
2012
* Conference: 6–11 September 2012
* Exhibition: 7–11 September 2012
2013
* Conference: 12–17 September 2013
* Exhibition: 13–17 September 2013
2014
* Conference: 11–15 September 2014
* Exhibition: 12–16 September 2014
2015
* Conference: 10–14 September 2015
* Exhibition: 11–15 September 2015
2016
* Conference: 8–12 September 2016
* Exhibition: 9–13 September 2016
2017
* Conference: 13–17 September 2017
* Exhibition: 14–18 September 2017
2018
* Conference: 14–18 September 2018
* Exhibition: 15–19 September 2018
2019
* Conference: 13–17 September 2019
* Exhibition: 13–17 September 2019
2020
The 2020 edition of the show was originally scheduled for 11–15 September 2020, but was cancelled due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
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2021
The 2021 edition of the show was originally scheduled for 3-6 December 2021, but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a digital show was held in its place.
2022
* Conference: 9–10 September 2022
* Exhibition: 9–12 September 2022
References
External links
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Broadcasting associations
Trade fairs in the Netherlands
International broadcasting
Recurring events established in 1967
1967 establishments in the Netherlands
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