Embracing the world of media
Conference 10 - 14 September
Exhibition 11 - 15 September
RAI Amsterdam
Telcos, mobile network operators and ISPs are now as much a part of the media business as broadcasters, cable networks and satellite services. Each is fighting for its fair share of the revenues from what is still a healthy business. But everyone has to collaborate to make the content become a reality.
At a time when the landscape is moving fast, it is wise to invest in knowledge. IBC has been an established date in the broadcaster’s diary for more than 40 years and it remains the leading event for anyone involved in content creation, management and delivery, attracting visitors from more than 130 countries.
For 2009, IBC’s debate-leading conference has been reorganised into three distinct streams: technology advances; content creation and innovation; and the business of broadcasting. Each contains a series of technical papers, commercial and operational debates and masterclasses from leading creative professionals. And each crosses the boundaries between traditional broadcasting and the new creation and distribution of media. Alongside the formal conference there is another opportunity for debate and exploration: a series of business briefings on mobile media, IPTV and online video, and digital signage.
The full exhibition is large and comprehensive, filling the 11 halls of the Amsterdam RAI Centre with around 1000 exhibitors. The layout of the exhibition is designed to make it easy for the visitor to find the solutions they need. And there are a whole range of offerings which add value to your time spent at the event, from free business briefings to free training sessions on production and post-production to the chance to network with your peers. And most evenings there are free screenings of some fine television productions and movies in the state-of-the-art digital cinema created by IBC.
Exhibition only registration is free and includes all the added value opportunities, such as the business briefings, screenings and networking. A range of conference packages is available: more information – and online registration – is available at www.ibc.org.
