International Broadcasting Convention
International Broadcasting Convention, more commonly known by its initials IBC, is an annual trade show, held in September at the RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. IBC's tagline is "The World's Most Influential Media, Entertainment & Technology Show" and is aimed at broadcasters, content creators/providers, equipment manufacturers, professional and technical associations, and other participants in the broadcasting, entertainment and technology industry.
| IBC (formerly International Broadcasting Convention) | |
|---|---|
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| Status | Active |
| Venue | RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre |
| Location(s) | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Inaugurated | 1967 |
| Attendance | 55,000 |
| Website | show.ibc.org |
In its 50th anniversary, IBC2017 had a record attendance attracting more than 55,000 attendees from 150 countries around the world, exhibiting more than 1,700 of the world's key technology suppliers and showcasing a debate-leading conference.
IBC is an independent body, owned by six partner bodies: IABM, IEEE, IET, RTS, SCTE and SMPTE, with a full-time professional staff.
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.[1]
In its 50th anniversary, IBC2017 had a record attendance attracting more than 57,000 attendees from 170 countries around the world, exhibiting more than 1,700 of the world's key technology suppliers and showcasing a debate-leading conference.[2]