Organizer
IBC
Global convenor of the media, entertainment and broadcast technology community through the IBC Show and Conference.
Directory listing reviewed July 2026
About IBC
Geographic reach: Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, Latin America, Middle East, Africa…
IBC is a leading global organiser of trade shows and conferences for the media, entertainment and technology sectors, best known for the annual IBC Show and IBC Conference held at RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands. Originating as a broadcast and media technology convention, IBC has grown into a comprehensive marketplace covering content creation, production, distribution, broadcast, streaming, telecoms infrastructure and emerging digital platforms.
The event typically attracts around 1,300 exhibitors and 45,000 attendees from more than 170 countries, making it one of the world’s largest gatherings for professionals in broadcast, media and entertainment technology. IBC operates as IBC LLP, with its main office in London, UK, and is backed by six major international professional bodies: IEEE, IET, IAMT, SCTE, SMPTE and RTS, which collectively represent both exhibitors and visitors across the broadcast and media technology ecosystem.
This unique governance structure ensures strong industry alignment and a highly curated programme of exhibitions, technical sessions, strategic keynotes and networking experiences such as IBC Exchange. Beyond the show floor, IBC delivers year‑round value through IBC365, a digital content and knowledge platform featuring articles, webinars, and technical resources that extend the reach of the live event and support ongoing professional development.
Exhibitors benefit from targeted sales and promotional opportunities, structured exhibiting packages, and specialist support teams, while visitors gain access to cutting‑edge technology demonstrations, thought‑leadership content, and extensive business networking. With its combination of scale, technical depth and global reach, IBC serves as a central meeting point for broadcasters, streamers, telcos, vendors and solution providers seeking to shape the future of media and communications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IBC is a leading global organiser of the IBC Show and IBC Conference, focused on media, entertainment and technology, including broadcast, streaming, and related communications infrastructure. It operates as IBC LLP, backed by six major professional bodies representing the industry.
IBC’s flagship event is the annual IBC Show and IBC Conference held at the RAI Amsterdam, typically featuring around 1,300 exhibitors and 45,000 attendees from over 170 countries. The organiser also runs associated features such as IBC Exchange, Content Everywhere, and the IBC365 digital platform.
To exhibit at the IBC Show, prospective exhibitors should contact the IBC Sales & Account Management Team. General exhibiting enquiries use exhibition@ibc.org, while sales@ibc.org is provided for exhibiting opportunities and space packages. The sales team advises on stand options, promotional opportunities and contract details.
IBC LLP is based at The Brew Eagle House, 163 City Road, London EC1V 1NR, United Kingdom. This address serves as the main office and correspondence location for organiser-related matters.
IBCs primary attendee registration for the IBC Show is handled via the event website, where visitors can register online for conference and exhibition access. For specific registration support or issues, IBC provides a dedicated attendee registration phone line and customer support contact.
IBC’s flagship show in Amsterdam draws attendees and exhibitors from more than 170 countries, giving it a truly international reach across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. The organiser also extends its reach through the IBC365 online platform, which serves a global audience year‑round.
For exhibition space and hall-related enquiries, companies can contact the IBC Sales & Account Management Team using exhibition@ibc.org or sales@ibc.org. For content programmes, marketing, finance, or HR services, IBC provides dedicated departmental contacts and phone numbers on its official contact page.
IBC maintains a detailed Code of Conduct covering professional behaviour, safety, anti-harassment and reporting procedures applicable to all participants at IBC events. Concerns or violations can be reported via codeofconduct@ibc.org or directly at the IBC Support Desk during the event.
IBC supports invited authors and speakers with comprehensive guidelines and templates for submitting technical papers and other content. These resources cover format, style and submission requirements and are available via the IBC website’s guidelines section.
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