Why Visit IBC2012?
For six days each year IBC houses everything and everyone you need to know about the state of the electronic media industry under one roof. It combines an internationally renowned conference with the cream of technology for all professionals engaged in the creation, management and delivery of entertainment and media content worldwide.
From the very latest 3D rigs and integrated cameras to streaming video services and cloud based production - IBC has it covered. Attendees browsed thirteen themed halls containing the latest advances from more than 1,300 leading brands and participated in some of the most exciting activities IBC had on offer including the IBC Connected World, a must attend exhibit for anyone concerned to understand the impact of wired and wireless broadband on the industry and the IBC Production Village, a unique chance to get your hands on the latest digital imaging equipment in front of a fully-specced professional studio set. Plus there were free 2K, 4K and stereoscopic 3D demonstrations at the impressive IBC Big Screen and a personal invite to celebrate the IBC Awards, a gala event that encapsulates all that is positive and forward thinking about our industry.
Attendees mixed with over 50,000 of the industry’s finest minds and wisest investors to debate, to train, to gain insight, to network and to lead.
Some of the world’s largest companies supplying equipment to the electronic entertainment industry exhibited at IBC. Joining them were specialist companies, all experts in their field, whether that be TV, computer, mobile, digital signage or cinema. All in all, over 1,300 companies exhibited established products and launched new ones in over 250 product categories at IBC, which allowed you to better meet project requirements, achieve efficiencies, close deals and truly experience the IBC advantage.
Conference
The IBC Conference attracted thought leaders and decision makers in the industry from around the world. Rigorously peer-reviewed and carefully streamed, it has established itself as the international forum for analysis and understanding of the current industry, where you can debate and discuss the directions it will take in the future. Every year it features some of the highest calibre speakers in the industry, providing you with not only exceptional insight but unrivalled networking opportunities.
IBC Certified Training Programme
The pace of innovation and upgrades in tools for digital content creation means that what may be a best practice one day may be superseded the next. That’s why IBC devised the IBC Certified Training Programme enabling you to keep pace and get one step beyond your rivals.
The IBC Connected World
In 2011, the IBC Connected World brought together the companies, technologies and leaders shaping the business of 'content everywhere' under one roof in Hall 13 and provided IBC attendees with the chance to view the multitude of exciting opportunities being created for the electronic media industry by IP, broadband and mobile distribution. Features in the IBC Connected World included the Exhibition Business Briefings and Demonstration Area.
IBC Big Screen & D-cinema
One of IBC’s unique features was the IBC Big Screen and D-cinema, a state-of-the-art cinema theatre seating over 1,700 people set up in the RAI Auditorium at the heart of the show. Featuring leading edge projection and audio systems, it enabled you to experience the very latest in cinema technology and techniques, and over the years has staged cutting edge screenings that have introduced new technologies, such as digital and stereoscopic 3D projection, to a wide audience often for the first time.
Future Zone and New Technology Campus
Featuring R&D from around the world the Future Zone included the latest in Super Hi-Vision from NHK and encompassed the New Technology Campus with the best ideas, concepts and prototypes.The NTC is a window into the future of the industry, where you can experience the technologies that are still on the horizon. Chosen by the influential Technical Papers Committee, its exhibitors are sourced from research institutions and developers worldwide.
IBC Production Village
The IBC Production Village featured a professional standard studio set for a rare chance to get hands-on experience and expert advice on cutting edge acquisition technologies ranging from 3D and D-SLR to Super-slow-motion and thermal imaging.
2011 Exhibition Floor Plan
IBC2011’s thirteen halls were carefully arranged by specific areas and feature technologies from across the spectrum of content creation, management and delivery. So, whether your interest was in post production, audio or any other sector of the industry, the layout of the exhibition ensured you could maximise your time at the RAI.
2011 Exhibitor List
The IBC2011 exhibitor list contains comprehensive details of all the 1,300 plus companies that exhibited in the RAI’s thirteen halls. Featuring over 250 product categories and with all the companies present it is the ideal place to start planning your trip to the next IBC in 2012.
