Your guide to IBC 2023: Where Innovation Meets Media
Who's coming and the conferences & shows you don't want to miss
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Today’s program:
Who’s coming to Amsterdam?
The conferences & shows you don’t want to miss
And don’t forget to network ;)
And… Action!
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Who’s coming to Amsterdam?
The International Broadcasting Convention, (IBC), is one of the world's biggest events in media, entertainment, and technology. It’s an annual gathering point for professionals from different sectors within the media and broadcasting industry.
Media professionals, content creators, broadcasters, technology companies, and industry experts from around the globe will be in Amsterdam to exchange ideas, explore new trends, and discuss the future of the media landscape.
This year, there will be 1,250 exhibitors from 170 countries. They are categorised in more than 150+ categories. Here are 15 of them:
Programatic and addressable advertising platforms
Metadata aggregation and management
Personalization and recommendation
content rights management systems
Remote audio and video production
Linear and non-linear scheduling
Media asset management (MAM)
OTT managed service platforms
Edge playout/insertion services
Consumer Apps and platforms
Advertising sales systems
Media asset management
Consumer data analysis
Playout automation
Consulting services
if you want to have a look at the full list of categories and exhibitors, it’s HERE.
The conferences & shows you don’t want to miss
IBC features a wide range of activities, including exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Here is my selection of conferences & shows you should attend:
Plotting the Effects of Disruption: Charting the new media ecosystem
Who? Evan Shapiro
When? 15 September, 10:30 - 11:00
How? IBC Conference Pass Holders
Where? Forum
What? Evan Shapiro will plot the effects of disruption across the global media ecosystem, and the opportunities to be found in navigating a brave and volatile new world.
Thriving in the FAST Lane: Monetisation for the future of FAST
Who? Marion Ranchet (The Local Act Consultancy), Stefan Van Engen (Xumo), Rachel Koelher (Tubi), Valerio Motti (Fremantle) and Patrick Courtney (FUSE Media)
When? 15 September, 16:15 - 17:00
How? IBC Conference Pass Holders
Where? Forum
What? The line-up will discuss what's needed to give FAST channels longevity to meet audience and revenue expectations now and in the future.
How to approach AI and gain a competitive edge
Who? Lewis Smithingham (Media Monks), Maria Ingold (mireality), Quincy Olatunde (NBC Universal), Samira Bakhtiar (Amazon Web Services)
When? 16 September, 10:00 - 10:45
How? IBC Conference Pass Holders
Where? Forum
What? This panel will look at the areas where businesses see the most value from AI, what experimentation is taking place, and what misperceptions need to be addressed.
Show Keynote - Virtual Production & the Metaverse: A future where everyone is invited to play
Who? Marco Tempest (MagicLab.nyc)
When? 16 September, 13:00 - 13:45
How? Free to Attend
Where? Forum
What? Marco will combine generative AI, mixed reality, storytelling, gestural sensing and swarm robotics to give us a glimpse of a delightful, augmented future right now.
Panel Discussion: Best Practice for FAST in Europe
Who? Hayley Bull (3vision), Cédric Monnier (OKAST), Dennis McAllister (VITAC), and Yoann Hinard (Witbe)
When? 17 September, 13:30 - 14:15
How? Free to Attend
Where? Hall 5
What? This session will share best practice and look at the various factors, such as localisation, that will contribute to the growth and success of FAST on the European continent.
Personalised FAST by Spideo
Who? Thibault D’Ordo (Spideo)
When? 17 September, 14:30 - 14:45
How? Free to Attend
Where? Hall 5
What? Discover truly personalised TV with SPIDEO, leveraging their recommendation technology to create personalised and thematic FAST channels.
Fireside Chat with Ubisoft: From gaming to on-screen: The hiccups and highlights
Who? Maria Rua Aguete (Omdia), Helene Juguet (Ubisoft Film & Television)
When? 18 September, 11:00 - 11:30
How? Free to Attend
Where? Hall 12
What? An in-depth discussion on bridging the gap between film and gaming, keeping an audience captive to the universe around your content, and leveraging games IP for movie-crossover success in order to spearhead growth into new demographics.
A Manifesto for Change: Designing our work/life differently
Who? Wesa Aapro (YLE), Amy Woltemath (Sky Deutschland GmbH), Aisling Jarvis (BBC Studios), Lakshmi Sharma (Fastly)
When? 18 September, 12:45 - 13:30
How? Free to Attend
Where? Forum
What? New talent, new ways of working, core values and making work work! What changes do we need to make, and design into the fabric of our workplaces, tech and culture to attract the best people, best products and make sure they’re working in ways which help them - and their environment - thrive?
And don’t forget to network ;)
Because Media is mainly about relationships, IBC is also the opportunity to spend good times with clients, prospects, colleagues and friends :)
Here are some ideas for you to make the most of your weekend in Amsterdam:
Conference Networking Drinks
When? 15 September, 17:45 - 19:00
How? Conference Pass holders
Where? Forum
What? After a day of knowledge and learning, take time to grow your network and catch up with industry colleagues over a couple of drinks.
Networking breakfast: A spotlight on the importance of allyship and how to make it happen
When? 18 September, 10:00 - 11:00
How? Free to Attend
Where? Forum
What? In what’s set to be an empowering gathering, join GALSNGEAR, Women in Streaming Media and Rise as they come together for a brunch with purpose; what it means to be an ally and how to make it happen.
The Beach
The Beach is back during IBC2023! Take some time away from the show floor and enjoy the sunshine!
OTTRed Community
OTTRED is a global community of OTT/Streaming, Broadcast and Media professionals. Contact Chris Redmond if you are interested in joining this community and meet them in Amsterdam.
That’s all for today, an overview of IBC 2023. If you enjoyed this breakdown, please consider sharing it with your friends and colleagues!
I hope everyone has a great week. Until next Monday, enjoy the Rugby World Cup France 2023 on StarzPlay Sports.
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