IBC 2026

Key facts

IBC 2026 took place on 11-14 Sep 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Venue: RAI Amsterdam. This edition reported 44,000 attendees and 600 speakers.

Dates: 11-14 Sep 2026
City: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Venue: RAI Amsterdam
Format: Tradeshow
Organiser: IBC
Attendees: 44,000
Speakers: 600

Who should go

Developers
Developers and technical teams following AI.
Investors
Investors looking for dealflow and co-investors in AI.

Sector focus

AI

Side events & programmes

2 things happen around the main days. Each runs on its own date with its own access rules — your main pass is not automatically a seat.

1 Feb Programme IBC Accelerator Programme 2026 Run alongside the IBC show in Amsterdam, the Accelerator Programme is built around collaborative media-technology projects delivered with broadcasters and other industry… Apply separately Apply by 1 Feb 5 Jun Programme IBC Innovation Awards 2026 Media and entertainment technology is the territory of the IBC Innovation Awards, judged and presented around the IBC show in Amsterdam. Winners… Apply separately Apply by 5 Jun

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