IBC 2011 - 2011 International Broadcasting Convention - IBC 2011

Each September, the leading brands, finest minds and wisest investors come to IBC ? the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the creation, management and delivery of entertainment and news content worldwide. Held at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam, the event attracts more than 45,000 attendees from more than 140 countries worldwide.

IBC is at the cutting-edge of new technology in the rapidly evolving electronic media industry. It couples a comprehensive exhibition covering all facets of today's industry with a highly-respected peer-reviewed conference that helps shape the way the industry will develop in the future. Alongside this, attendees are presented with a wealth of networking opportunities that take place in a professional and supportive environment.

Highlights of IBC2010 Include:

Exhibition
IBC is one of the largest industry tradeshows in the world, showcasing 1,300+ exhibitors over 11+ halls of the RAI. It is one of the premier events worldwide for the unveiling of new products and cutting-edge technology in the electronic media space. Click here to see who is exhibiting at this year’s show.

Conference
The IBC Conference is the foremost forum worldwide for the presentation and discussion of new technologies, workflows, and business models. Attendees can hear some of the most influential thinkers in the industry set the agenda for future developments in the global broadcast, electronic media and entertainment markets.

The IBC Big Screen
The IBC Big Screen is equipped with the latest audio and visual technology, including 2k, 4k and 3D projection, as well as 5.1 surround sound, making it the perfect place for exhibitors and film professionals alike to demonstrate the very latest in cinema and broadcast technology and techniques.

New Technology Campus
The New Technology Campus offers visitors what is often the first glimpse outside the labs of some of the most innovative projects from top research teams around the world.

Connected World
A new area in Hall 9 brings together the rapidly evolving fields of Digital Signage, IPTV and Mobile TV to highlight how these alternative distribution techniques are creating new opportunities beyond traditional broadcast for content producers.

More features will be announced in the run up to the show. In the meantime, you can read a review of the highly successful IBC2009 here.

Super Hi-Vision from NHK
The undoubted highlight of IBC in 2008 was the demonstration of Super Hi-Vision. It is returning to IBC again this year, even brighter and better than before.