IBC RETURNS TO THE RAI, AMSTERDAM 
13-16 SEPTEMBER 2024

REGISTER INTEREST  EXHIBIT ENQUIRY

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WELCOME TO IBC2024

Delivering innovation and connecting communities, IBC2024 is where the future of the global media and entertainment industry is redefined. Energising the market, enabling content everywhere, and exploring new trends, IBC brings together the creative, technology and business communities to collaborate, learn and unlock new opportunities.

IBC2024 takes place from Friday 13 – Monday 16 September.

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LEADING INNOVATION

IBC propels change as media markets evolve faster than ever - driving thought leadership, linking people, sparking discussion, accelerating creativity, incubating technology transformation, and enabling real business outcomes.

Join over 43,000 broadcasters, content owners, rights holders and service providers this September. 

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EXPLORING TRENDS

The ultimate knowledge and networking experience, the IBC Conference will deliver a captivating and wide-ranging programme of sessions designed to address the current challenges in the ever-evolving media and broadcast landscape.

Gather ideas, discover best practice and form new connections at the IBC2024 conference, back for three days.

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CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

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KEY TOPICS AT IBC2024

The IBC core pillars - Shifting Business Models, Transformative Tech and People & Purpose – form a thread that runs through the entire event, from the innovations on the showfloor, through to the features and content programmes taking place across the RAI.

Key themes to watch out for at IBC2024 which are redefining the industry include AI, Ad Tech, Cloud Technology, Immersive Tech, OTT & Streaming and Connected Tech.

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WHAT'S ON

14 Innovation Halls

Explore game-changing innovations from over 1,250 exhibitors from world-leading brands to fast-growing start-ups. IBC is the place where the media and entertainment sector convene to design and redefine the agenda for our industry.

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Showfloor Content

Free-to-attend sessions covering the latest media and entertainment technologies led by the industry's premier tech providers at the Showcase Theatre, the Innovation Stage and two Content Everywhere Stages. 

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AI Tech Zone

The AI Tech Zone is a gateway to the limitless possibilities that AI offers across various domains in the media industry. Whether you're a creative mind, an entrepeneur, or a visionary pioneering new fundamental AI capabilities – this showcase is tailored to inspire and guide you.

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IBC Talent Programme

Bringing the industry together to bridge the looming talent gap in media and broadcast.

This programme of sessions will be free to attend for all IBC attendees and exhibitors on Monday 16 September in the Showcase Theatre in Hall 8.

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IBC Accelerators

This unique programme brings together media organisations and tech providers to solve real-world challenges facing the industry with the results of those projects showcased live on the show floor.

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IBC Awards

The IBC Innovation Awards celebrate the spirit of co-operation and collaboration recognising the very best in content creation, content distribution, content everywhere, environment & sustainability and social impact.

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IBC2024 VISITORS

  • "IBC is the place to go to meet everyone whether that’s customers, suppliers, or potential future collaborators. There’s nothing quite like IBC for the industry."
    Andy Hook
    Director of Technology and Strategy, d&b
  • "IBC is unique in that it’s the only event that has the global scale to bring together all the media and entertainment companies across the world."
    Anthony Guarino
    EVP, Global Production & Studio Tech, Paramount Global
  • "The connections you can make at IBC with like-minded people are invaluable, as are all the opportunities of what future technology and industry could bring."
    Matt Risley
    Managing Director of 4Studio, Channel 4
  • "IBC is where you pick up all the latest trends, what you should be looking out for, where the chances for development and innovation are and what you should be paying attention to."
    Polly Hickling
    Learning and Development Lead for Media, Eviden
  • "IBC is an unrivalled opportunity for us to be able to collaborate with the industry."
    John Roberts
    Director of Technology, Production & Innovation, ITN
  • “It's important to be in a place where your imagination is sparked from many different directions globally. At IBC you can achieve all those things in one space over a short period of time.”
    Fiona Campbell
    Controller Youth Audience, BBC iPlayer and BBC Three - BBC
  • “IBC is the place where you can get together and share ideas, both with manufacturers, but also with other broadcasters. That’s what keeps us relevant and talking about the right problems.”
    Ian Wagdin
    Senior Technology Transformation Manager, BBC R&D
  • “IBC brings the world of media entertainment together to have the critical conversations, necessary for us to think about how we innovate. It's about networking, it's about the people, and it's about collaboration.”
    Renard Jenkins
    President, SMPTE
  • "IBC is a great place to connect with peers, network, and discover the latest technology. A truly valuable experience."
    Ryan McKenna
    Executive Product Manager, BBC
  • "At IBC, everyone comes together from across the industry to discuss important, industry issues."
    Judy Parnall
    Head of Standard & Industry, BBC
  • “What's incredibly important about IBC is the human interactivity, as well as learning about new technologies and industry trends, which you wouldn't have picked up on unless you were here.”
    Eddie Hamilton
    Editor A.C.E.
  • "If you want to know about the technology of the future, you need to be at IBC!"
    Roberto Iacoviello
    Lead Research Engineer, RAI
  • “IBC is so important because it provides a venue for the community to come together to offer diverse perspectives that would normally not be able to come out.”
    Samira Bakhtiar
    Director, Global Media & Entertainment - Amazon Web Services
  • “Every time I come to IBC, I learn something new. It's a great place to come and learn and get ready for the future.”
    Terri Davies
    President, Trusted Partner Network

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