IBC Amsterdam – International Broadcasting Convention

In 2008 - IBC Exhibition: September 12-16, Conference: September 11-15

At the beginning of September each year, 70 000 television professionals, video and digital film specialists and TV managers meet at Amsterdam RAI for the annual IBC Exhibition of equipment and IBC Conference about the new trends, business ideas and technology solutions. IBC is an important event growing each year as the importance of its field expands, connecting into the technology of film from one side and into the computers engineering from the other.

In 2007, there were 1360 companies from 130 countries exhibiting equipment during the IBC at 12 halls of the RAI. The number of the Exhibition visitors reached 46 964.

The growth of the digital cinema makes IBC also interesting for filmmakers, especially because a separate D-cinema show is being organized. The Mobile TV (television for reception on mobile phones) is one of the new trends.

The feel: big in size, crowded, well organized, interesting. If you are a professional working with television or new media – a must.

Timing: beginning of September each year.

Accommodation: If you plan to visit Amsterdam while the IBC conference takes place, it very important to reserve a hotel well in advance.

Venue: Amsterdam RAI congress and exhibition center.

Open: daily from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Entry: You have to register to enter the show. If you are a professional and register much earlier via an IBC website, the entry will be free of charge. There is a fee for the registration just before and during the show of € 45,-.

Contact:
IBC
Fifth Floor, International Press Centre
76 Shoe Lane
London EC4A 3JB, United Kingdom

Phone.: +44 (0)20 78324100
Fax: +44 (0)20 78324130
Email: show@ibc.org

Website: www.ibc.org