IBC

22/10/2026

📢 Announcement: calls for Challenge submissions for the 2027 Accelerator Media Innovation Programme

We are inviting organisations from across the global and industry to propose ambitious, collaborative innovation projects that address real-world and needs and turn bold ideas into practical industry advances.

Entering its ninth year, IBC’s Accelerator Programme has become a unique focal point for developing fast-track solutions to common industry challenges and sharing learnings across the global media sector.

The deadline for Challenge submissions is Friday, 11 December.

🔗Read the full press release here: https://show.ibc.org/press-releases-1/ibc-calls-challenge-submissions-2027-accelerator-media-innovation-programme

09/10/2026

❄️🕵️ Ready for an Arctic murder mystery?

To embrace the stark, crystalline reality of Vigil's new setting, Blazing Griffin’s Gareth Bishop leveraged colour compression, LED volumes, and plates captured on an Arctic archipelago.

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To embrace the stark, crystalline reality of the Arctic, Blazing Griffin’s Gareth Bishop leveraged colour compression techniques, LED volumes, and plates captured on an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean.

01/10/2026

in Numbers 🎉

This year's Show brought together over 41,200 attendees, 1,300 exhibitors, 600 speakers and 125 media partners, who shaped the future of and .

🔗Don't miss your chance to join us next year! Register your interest for here: https://show.ibc.org/register-interest-ibc2027

22/09/2026

WATCH NOW: "AI... is core to who we are."

✨🎙️In the IBC2026 studio, Google Cloud's Anil Jain and Google Labs' Thomas Iljic explore the implications of AI in the context of the industry's generational technology shifts.

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In the IBC2026 studio, Anil Jain, MD, Global Strategic Industries, Google Cloud, speaks to Thomas Iljic, Distinguished Product Manager, Google Labs, explores the implications of AI in the context of the industry's generational technology shifts.

18/09/2026

WATCH NOW: "AI is... an expensive hammer"

According to the Chief Digital and Information Officer for Australia’s national public broadcaster, AI should be used judiciously. ABC’s Damian Cronan warns those interested in the tech to remember: "Ultimately, what’s your differentiator if everyone is making content from AI?"

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IBC2026 session highlight: An IBC2026 conference panel of experts from OBS and Australia's ABC explored how they are using AI in day-to-day operations and strategic planning for the future.

18/09/2026

How are the top M&E companies protecting premium video and profits from AI threats? 🚀

Laurent Dechaux, CEO, Verimatrix, explores how AI is changing the threat landscape for premium video, why proactive protection matters, and the financial impact of content theft on companies.

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Laurent Dechaux, CEO, Verimatrix, explores how AI is changing the threat landscape for premium video, why proactive protection matters, and the financial impact of content theft on companies.

15/09/2026

has come to a close, but we already have some very exciting plans for 2027 🙌

Our CCO Tim Banham shares a little bit about what's to come - from our first Broadcast and Media Benchmark report to bringing the latest to London via our Accelerator Kickstart Day, there is a lot to look forward to!

👏 For now, thank you to everyone who made so special, and we look forward to sharing more with you soon. See you next year!

15/09/2026

Announcement: brings the global media industry together to turn innovation into action

IBC2026 brought the global , and community together for four days of business, innovation and collaboration at the RAI Amsterdam. Welcoming 41,225 attendees from 170 countries and more than 1,300 exhibitors, the show reflected an industry focused on turning rapid technological and commercial change into practical progress.

First-time exhibitors were up by more than a third in 2026, while many established global brands expanded their presence. Initiatives including Future Tech Ignite, Braindate and the expanded Talent & Skills Development Programme also created more ways for ideas, expertise and commercial opportunities to develop across the global community.

🔗Read the full press release: https://ow.ly/LAEr50ZNEVa

14/09/2026

To absolutely everyone who has been part of , thank you!❤️

Over the past four days, we have seen cutting-edge , valuable discussions and a strong global community come together in Amsterdam.

We are heading home inspired and we can't wait to welcome you back next year. See you at !👏