IBC Conference
Leading the Broadcast Media Agenda Through Innovation and Debate
The IBC Conference is the leading international forum for analysis of the electronic entertainment industry. Attended by the most influential thinkers from the world’s foremost companies including The Walt Disney Studios, Sony Pictures, Facebook, Microsoft, Vodafone, Liberty Global and ESPN the IBC Conference gives you a unique insight into the state of the industry and a glimpse at the roadmaps that will govern its future.
To answer those questions the Conference is split into four carefully selected streams – Technology Advancements, Content Creation and Innovation, The Business of Broadcasting and Added Value. Plenary sessions, which in 2011 included convention Social Media keynote from Joanna Shields, vice president and managing director EMEA, Facebook are macro scene-setters for the debate which takes in technical, operational and strategic perspectives.
The Hot Topics that really matter to the industry today can be investigated in-depth. at IBC2011 our spotlight was on Connected TV & Devices, 3D, Sports, Advertising and Next Generation Workflows. There were even two special theme days which focused on sport and stereo 3D.
Whether your interest is policy and strategy, day to day operations or pure R&D, the IBC Conference provides the essential context to the hundreds of innovations on the show floor and beyond. You will hear some of the most inspirational and authoritative thought leaders in our industry set the agenda for future developments in the global broadcast, electronic media and entertainment markets.
An array of keynotes, Q&A’s, masterclasses, panel discussions, free Added Value sessions and IBC’s renowned technical papers allow you to assemble your own programme to focus on practical skills or strategic discussions.
There is no finer chance to get to grips with the subjects that matter and to network with the very people who are driving the debate forward.
Get the bigger picture for your understanding of the direction of the industry and sharpen your decision-making about its future.
IBC2011 Conference Programme
View all sessions that took place at IBC2011 day by day covering the Future of Broadcasting, Social Media or Radio Spectrum Policy. IBC2011 offered a wide range of ticket options from all access Gold Pass to the Flexi-book pass.
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View the sessions that took place at the IBC2011 Conference here
- Connected TV & Devices: How is the primary TV screen being co-opted by industry players and what does this mean to broadcasters?
- 3D@IBC: What are the continued challenges of the acquisition, production, transmission and distribution of stereoscopic content?
- Sports: Exploring the technical, economic and creative challenges facing sports broadcasters in meeting changing audience expectations and behaviour
- Advertising: New Funding Models for Broadcasting: Will product placement, targeted ads or multi-screen advertising deliver life-saving revenues to commercial broadcasters?
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Next Generation Workflows: How do you get the best out of hosting data remotely and what are the risks?
IBC2011 Committees
The IBC Conference Committee comprises of over thirty leading experts in their fields across the electronic media industry to ensure that content is always cutting edge and compelling. A separate Technical Papers Committee carefully peer review the many submissions IBC receives every year, with only the most innovative ones selected for presentation at the IBC2011 Conference.
Rising Stars
The IBC2011 Rising Stars programme was specifically aimed at students and those new to the broadcast industry. With over 1,300 exhibitors across thirteen halls representing the future of the broadcasting industry and a wealth of information from a packed conference programme, Rising Stars was specifically tailored to help newcomers get the most of their time at IBC.
Future Zone and New Technology Campus
New for IBC2011 and featuring R&D from around the world, the Future Zone, which incorporated the New Technology Campus showcased new projects from international research organisations and developers. The NTC is an exhibition space overseen by the Technical Papers Committee and its live demonstrations highlight the possibilities of new cutting edge technology and it is often here that many products are first unveiled.
Sponsor the Conference
The IBC Conference attracts more than 1,500 delegates from leading organisations around the world, and thus presents an ideal opportunity to position your brand and services in front of the most influential thought leaders in the industry. There are a range of sponsorship opportunities to suit every budget, from delegate bags to Gold Lounge sponsorship, giving you a variety of ways to align your commercial presence with the IBC2012 Conference.
