IBC 2026 is set to bring the global media, entertainment and technology community together at the RAI Amsterdam from September 11th – 14th, enabling industry players from more than 170 countries to collaborate, learn and network. IBC continues to expand initiatives, experiences and partnerships designed to help the industry navigate change and create new opportunities […]
Accedo, Humans not Robots, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) have announced the launch of Ecoflow X. Formerly an IBC Accelerator project, Ecoflow, the initiative has launched as an independent entity to function as an experimentation arm for sustainability, branded as Ecoflow X. Ecoflow X focuses on technical validation and operational insights across […]
The Media Talent Manifesto (MTM) has announced the return of the World Skills Café at IBC2026, positioning the event as a critical industry forum to confront the widening talent, skills and diversity gap across the media and entertainment sector. Taking place on September 10th from 2pm to 5pm at the RAI Amsterdam, the World Skills […]
IBC has announced the launch of the IBC2026 Innovation Awards, with nominations now open for projects, programmes and initiatives that exemplify breakthrough advances shaping the global media and entertainment (M&E) industry. The awards honour outstanding collaborative projects across four categories: Content Creation, Content Distribution, Content Everywhere, and Social Impact. IBC2026 invites organisations across M&E to […]
IBC has announced the appointment of Tim Banham as its first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Banham brings experience in international B2B events across media, technology, telecoms and other sectors, along with a track record of developing and scaling successful products that create value for customers and partners. “Tim’s customer-centric approach is a strong fit for […]
The a-tv streaming service has posted a record number of interviews emphasising innovation at IBC 2025. Watch representatives from a diverse range of companies discuss AI powered cloud workflow, hybrid distribution, FAST channels, AI translation and audio description, content management and security, super powered data analytics and storage and much more. Contributor companies include: AI […]
Alpha Networks, a provider of video software solutions, and Cleeng, the subscription management leader, have announced that Alpha Networks is an official global reseller of Cleeng Pro, the first-ever free D2C digital subscription management platform. Together, Alpha Networks and Cleeng have onboarded their first joint Cleeng Pro customer – Le Tigre Yoga – mere weeks […]
The Ultra HD Forum (UHDF) and the Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) have confirmed plans to integrate their organisations, with the UHDF banner moving under the SVTA umbrella. The union aims to broaden industry participation in the Forum’s work, expand adoption of the widely referenced UHDF Guidelines for content creation and distribution for both broadcast […]
The European Broadcasting Union and the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and (EBU) have announced the formation of the Joint Task Force on Dynamic Media Facilities (JT-DMF), a collaboration designed to facilitate an industry-wide transition to the Dynamic Media Facility (DMF) concept and software-based media production. The JT-DMF aims to establish an industry council bringing […]
IBC 2025 brought the world’s media, entertainment and technology community together in Amsterdam in a period of rapid transformation for the industry, uniting global players, disruptors and innovators. With 43,858 visitors, IBC’s show floor, stages and conference featured over 1,300 exhibitors and over 600 speakers showcasing new technologies, debating industry transformation, and building the relationships that will […]