IBC is the leading international forum for the electronic media industry, attracting 45,500+ visitors and 1,300+ exhibitors from more than 130 countries. It combines a highly respected and peer reviewed conference, an exhibition that demonstrates state of the art media technology and unrivalled networking opportunities.
Visitors can expect to learn about the developments which are shaping the industry, interact with the latest technology, experience world first demonstrations and do business in a professional and supportive environment. IBC is the event not to be missed for everyone involved in the world of content creation, management and delivery.
IBC's partners
IBC is run by the industry, for the industry. Six leading international bodies are the partners behind IBC, representing both exhibitors and visitors. Their insights ensure that the annual convention is always relevant, comprehensive and timely. It is with their support that IBC remains the leading international forum for everyone involved in content creation, management and delivery.
The International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers
Established in 1976, the IABM was originally founded to represent members at international broadcasting shows. IABM is active on behalf of the member community on a broad front, including industry representation, executive networking, and research and information resources. IABM awards and bursaries stimulate the further development of our industry on an international basis.
www.theiabm.org/
The Institution of Engineering and Technology
The IET is the largest professional engineering society in Europe that aims to promote the advancement of electrical, manufacturing, and information engineering, and to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
www.theiet.org
IEEE Broadcast Technology Society
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers promotes the creation, development and application of electrical and information technologies and sciences, for the benefit of humanity and the profession. Its Broadcast Technology Society is specifically involved with devices, equipment, techniques and systems related to broadcast technology, including the production, distribution, transmission and propagation aspects.
www.ieee.org
The Royal Television Society
The RTS is the only society exclusively devoted to television. It is an independent forum where every branch of the industry can discuss the art, science, business, craft and politics of television.
www.rts.org.uk
The Society of Cable Telecommunication Engineers
The SCTE is a technical body primarily concerned with enhancing the status of the cable, telecommunications and related industries. The society provides a forum for engineers in cable telecommunications to meet and discuss developments, problems, techniques and engineering trends.
www.scte.org.uk
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
The SMPTE is a leading engineering society contributing to all areas of the computer, film, multimedia, TV and video disciplines. It serves as an educational forum and network base aiming to advance digital and multimedia technology and is recognised worldwide for its work in setting technical standards.
www.smpte.org
