Welcome to the 2024 IBC Party & Event List!
Publication dates 2024: 1st August, 22nd August, and 12th September.
This is the FINAL EDITION. Thank you to all the companies who submitted events!
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Thursday, 12th September
11.04am - The Flint Green Line Train - departs London St Pancras International for a unique sustainability networking event, with music from Dom Robinson’s band b2n2ldn (who’s also availabe for other parties at IBC if you need entertainment for event!). More info.
12-1pm - Meet and Greet sponsored by TV y Video - Looking for channel partners in the Caribbean or Latin American. Come meet regional distributors and wholesalers during IBC. Meeting Suite Hall 8.MS9. Register.
2pm - World Skills Cafe - A hands-on practical workshop where we will work with vendors, broadcasters, streamers, educators and many more, to unpack the skills shortages in technical and engineering roles and how we address diversity across all characteristics when looking at these challenges. Drinks from 6pm. E102. Register.
3.30-6pm - Bitmovin Innovators Network at the Amstel Boathouse. Join us for an exclusive afternoon where industry trends converge with first-hand insights from our customers and partners. Register.
5-6pm - Bitmovin and Nomad Media Happy Hour. The perfect opportunity to unwind, network, and discover our latest innovations. Hall 5.H48
6-11pm - Retention Zone Live - Hosted by Carlo De Marchis - Café Restaurant De Kroon, Rembrandtplein 17-I, 1017 CT Amsterdam. Register.
7-10pm - Rise IBC Pre-Show Drinks, at The Three Sisters 19 Rembrandtplein 1017 CT, Amsterdam Netherlands. Register.
Evening - IBC Conference Welcome Party - for conference delegates only at the nhow Amsterdam RAI Hotel. Get 10% off your conference pass.
Friday, 13th September
9-6pm - Content Delivery and Security Association Summit - Where Content and AI Converge - 3 pm: Venue Opens 4 pm: Welcome/General Sessions, 6 pm: Closing/Networking Reception. Ticketed Event. Register.
10.15am - Rise and Shine with DataMiner - Enjoy a hot brew and some delicious pastries while you chat away the morning with Skyline reps and business partners. Stand 1.A57. Register.
3-6pm - Varnish Software Happy Hour - Hall 5.A33.
4-5.30pm - GCore Signature Cocktails - Hall 5.H14.
4.30-7.30pm - SIGMA IBC Cocktail Party - SIGMA warmly invites you to an unforgettable evening of networking, creativity, and celebration at our exclusive cocktail party at our booth at the IBC. This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow filmmakers, creatives, and industry professionals in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. Register.
12-5pm - 5G Mag Insights Networking and Tech Conference - from 12-1 pm join the 5G-MAG “5th Anniversary” Meet, Greet and Eat, and from 1-5pm the Tech Conference gets underway. Register.
12.45-1.45pm - IBC Conference Networking Break - Delegate Lounge. Get 10% off your conference pass.
12pm - Women in Immersive Technologies Europe kick off with a powerhouse Female Trailblazers Panel from the worlds of XR and Games in Room E105 (right outside Hall 10), followed by an early Happy Hour at 2pm at the WIIT Europe booth Stand 8.A46!
4-6pm - Rise IBC Drinks - hosted by BT Media and Broadcast - outside the RAI 0.A24. Register.
4pm - System 73 - Let’s connect over drinks and discuss the future of your business Booth #5.F18.
4pm - System73 and Arqiva Cocktail Hour - Come and meet the teams of System73 and Arqiva to understand why the partnership is so powerful for the industry. Hall 5 F.18
4-5pm - Seagate’s Happy Hour - Come by our booth where we'll showcase our range solutions for the AI era. From camera to cloud, our storage solutions cater to wide range of digital media workflows, from production, to streaming and archiving. Seagate booth 7.C22 & Meeting Room Hall 6.MS.
4-6pm - Mux IBC Happy Hour - Grab some drinks and snacks and network with industry experts. Hall 5, Stand F88. Register.
4-6pm - Chyron Happy Hour - Stop by for free drinks and learn more about the exciting updates that are going on at Chyron and take a load off after a long day! Hall 7.B49. Register.
4-8pm - MediaLabs Unified Streaming - Join MediaLab and Unified Streaming for drinks, snacks, and fun! The All Out Amsterdam, 1B Europaboulevard 1079 PC Amsterdam. Register.
4.30pm - Comcast Technology Solutions and Freewheel. Join us as we kick off the weekend with a Happy Hour. Register.
4.30-6pm - Marusys Happy Hour - Please feel free to come and enjoy!
We are looking forward to meeting all of you soon. Stand 2.C40.
4.30 - 6pm - Cocktail hour with Norigin Media, Simply TV & Media Distillery - Join us for cocktails, beers, soft drinks, and great conversations! Hall 5, Stands H73, H75 and H76. Register.
4.30 - 6.15 pm - G&L panel "The Power of On-Prem", followed by a Happy Hour with passed bites, local beer and wine. Sponsored by our Partner Ampere. Hall 14, Booth C05. Info.
4.30pm - Comcast Technology Solutions - Daily Happy Hour. Friday’s Happy Hour will be particularly special as our sister company FreeWheel, a world leader in advanced advertising, is co-hosting. We’ll close out each day with some fantastic food, cocktails, and conversation, so come and join the fun! Register.
4.30-6pm - NPAW Happy Hour - After a long day of exhibitions, speeches and presentations, we invite you to join NPAW for snacks, drinks, and delicious Spanish Jamón Patanegra at NPAW’s IBC booth – #5.G76, in partnership with Redge.
4.30pm - Backscreen Happy Hour - Cross-gen talks with drinks and snacks from Backscreen. Because You made it! You made the content. We serve the beer. And candies. And more. Booth 5. A72
5pm - New Media AV Networking Event. Booth 3.C59-1 at the German Pavilion.
5pm - Don't miss the legendary Vislink Cheese Party at the Vislink booth 1.C52.
5pm - THEO’s Belgian Beer Event - Make sure to mark your calendar for an exciting evening at IBC featuring iconic Belgian brews: Stella, Leffe Blond, Duvel, and Tripel Karmeliet at THEO booth (5.A87).
5pm - CUEZ Present: The Spectacular Belgian Beer Night - Join us for Belgian Beers - multiple types of speciality beer & Tripel, to celebrate the launch of Storiez. Booth 7.C17.
5pm - Viaccess-Orca Happy Hour - Drop by whenever you want! As of 5 pm you can get an appointment during our traditionnal Happy Hour Booth 1.A51.
5-6pm - Dot Group Happy Hour - Join Dot Group in the AI Zone networking area for a happy hour drinks reception. Come and join us for a drink and to talk all things AI with other industry experts. AI Tech Zone. 14.AiP14.
5-6pm - Zero Density Happy Hour - sponsored by KST. Hall 7.B01.
5-6pm - Free Beer! at Calrec’s stand - Back by popular demand, Calrec has brewed up another batch of beer, this time Calrec’s 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Pale Ale and the Golden Fleece Pale Ale. Stop by Stand 8.C47 from Friday to Sunday at the The Golden Fleece pub, where you can enjoy some northern ales.
5-6pm - Viaccess Orca - Daily Happy Hour. Join Viaccess-Orca at IBC2024 to find all the TV solutions you'll ever need under one roof. Stand #1.A51
5-7pm - DVB Drinks - A chance to catch up with old friends andmake valuable new connections within the wider DVB family. DVB Booth Hall 1.B71.
5-7pm - Cisco Media and Analyst Reception - by invitation only.
5-7pm - IBC Pride Happy Hour - A fun-filled cocktail party co-hosted by Quickplay, Google Cloud, Evergent and Caretta Research at The Traveller Restaurant. Register.
5.30pm - VITAC’s Captivate and Connect Ice Breaker - Senior representatives from the broadcast, streaming and content production sectors with responsibility for localization and accessibility are invited to join VITAC for cocktails on the beach and a stunning ice sculpting display as the sun sets on day 1 of the IBC Show. This event is all about breaking the ice – so you can enjoy a Frozen Margarita or a Long Island Iced Tea while you chill and chat with the VITAC team and make new connections. This is an invite-only event so please register your interest now to avoid disappointment. Register.
6-10pm - Corporate Star Awards - recognizing ESG achivements in broadcast media and entertainment. Ticketed Event.
6.30-830pm - Nautel AM/FM Cruise - Join us for a luxurious canal cruise aboard the wonderful saloon boat WOLK. Relax and explore the famous canals of Amsterdam while enjoying an array of light snacks and drinks. Amsterdam RAI / Amsterdam RAI – Strand Zuid, Canal Boat: Saloon Boat WOLK. Register.
7pm - Midnight - Merapar Baa-rty! Join Merapar for an evening to remember at IBC 2024, where you an unwind and connect with industry peers. Free drinks, delicious finger food, plus live music and entertainment at the Live Amsterdam Pianobar, Thorbeckeplein 16, Register.
8-10pm - CDSA Reception @IBC - hosted by the Content Delivery and Security Association. This is a private event. The venue is closed to the public from 8-10pm and is available exclusively to CDSA Members and their invited guests. Details.
Time TBD - Connecting the Dots - drinks co-sponsored by Oyvo, Andreas Waltenspiel, our good friends at neuco and Synaptics Incorporated. Contact Oyvo for info.
Saturday, 14th September
8.30-10.30am - The Media Collective Networking Breakfast - Kickstart your day on a tranquil note with the IBC Networking Breakfast, where you can unwind, mingle with industry leaders, catch up with friends, and build valuable connections. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our event offers the perfect setting to meet like-minded professionals while enjoying a delicious breakfast. This event offers a friendly and informal atmosphere to expand your network while you enjoy relaxing live jazz. It takes place at The Traveller Restaurant. Tickets for this event are in high demand. If tickets are unavailable on the registration site please e-mail chris@mymediacollective.com to be added to the waiting list. Register.
9-10am - #flashmob entry to IBC - by Rise - a group for Women in Broadcast. Register.
10am - Bitmovin and Synamedia Breakfast - Hall 1.B33.
1-2pm - IBC Conference Networking Break - Delegate Lounge. Get 10% off your conference pass.
2-4pm - IBC Happy Hour - Join Trusted Partner Network and ConvergentDS for their 2nd Annual IBC Happy Hour. Grab a drink, take advantage of networking opportunities, and engage in an informative conversation on security preparedness. This year's signature hats are blue and gold. Be sure to stop by and get one to add to your TPN hat collection! 🤝 RAI's Beach Bar.
3-6pm - Varnish Software Happy Hour - Hall 5.A33.
3-6pm - The Happy-er, Early-er, Happy Hour sponsored by Evergent - with Irish Coffees and Espresso Martinis! No better way to recharge and get that party started! Come to our booth for some 'great craic' where you can enjoy a taste of the Emerald Isle while networking with Evergent executives! Hall 5.F86
4pm - The Ecosystem Happy Hour - Swing by Irdeto’s stand at IBC and join Irdeto and co-sponsors, Evergent, to dive into a sensational Happy Hour, packed with good vibes, amazing company, delightful refreshments - and raffle prizes! Stand 1.D51
4pm - Raise a glass with us at the Irdeto & Anypoint Media Happy Hour! Join us at Irdeto Stand 1.D51 during IBC for an unforgettable Happy Hour filled with great company, good vibes, refreshing drinks and chance to win some exciting giveaways.
4pm - Sip Smart, Stream Smooth at Zattoo’s BoothBash! Zattoo invites you to celebrate and toast 🎊 the day’s achievements and foster new connections in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy exquisite cocktails, delightful finger foods, and great music! All are welcome! 🤝 Hall 5, Stand A92.
4pm - KAONGROUP is hosting its annual Happy Hour Social Event - Join us for an evening of networking, refreshments, and fun. Stand 1.B59
4pm - Mux + Fastly IBC Happy Hour -Grab some drinks and snacks and network with industry experts. The happy hour will take place at the Mux booth — Hall 5, Stand F88. Register.
4pm - 5.45pm - Drinks with Jay at IBC24 - Unlock the future of streaming. Join the Jay team for informal drinks and refreshments at IBC24, to celebrate the launch of the latest version of Jay’s viewer experiences and commerce platform. Booth 3.B51a. Register.
4-5pm - EBU Open Source Meetup - gathering developers working on open source projects for media and broadcasting as well as those wishing to find out more. Join for a series of short (5 minute) pitches, free drinks and good company. EBU stand 10.D21.
4pm - Satcoms Innovation Group x WORK Microwave Drinks Reception. Stand 1.D20 -
4-6pm - Chyron Happy Hour - Stop by for free drinks and learn more about the exciting updates that are going on at Chyron and take a load off after a long day! Hall 7.B49. Register.
4-6pm - Rise Awards 2024 Shortlist Announcement and Drinks - Join us as Rise announces the shortlist for the Rise Awards 2024. E Rooms, Ruby Lounge at the RAI.
4.30pm - Comcast Technology Solutions and Freewheel. Happy Hour. Register.
4.30pm - Backscreen Happy Hour - Cross-gen talks with drinks and snacks from Backscreen. Because You made it! You made the content. We serve the beer. And candies. And more. Booth 5. A72
4.30pm - Comcast Technology Solutions - Daily Happy Hour. Saturday and Sunday’s Happy Hours will be full of surprises. We’ll close out each day with some fantastic food, cocktails, and conversation, so come and join the fun! Register.
4.30 - Drinks at Moments Lab - We are delighted to invite you to join us for drinks at our stand 5. H60 during the IBC. It will be a wonderful opportunity to network and discuss the latest trends in media and broadcasting. Register.
4.30-6pm - Marusys Happy Hour - Please feel free to come and enjoy!
We are looking forward to meeting all of you soon. Stand 2.C40.
4.30-6pm - NPAW Happy Hour - After a long day of exhibitions, speeches and presentations, we invite you to join NPAW for snacks, drinks, and delicious Spanish Jamón Patanegra at NPAW’s IBC booth – #5.G76,
5pm - Viaccess-Orca Happy Hour - Drop by whenever you want! As of 5 pm you can get an appointment during our traditionnal Happy Hour Booth 1.A51.
5pm - Welcome to the Inauguaral MovieLabs IBC Reception to celebrate the launch of the MovieLabs Industry Forum! Join us for drinks at The IBC Pub (Amsterdam Cafe) at Amsterdam RAI .
5pm - Belgian Beer Night - This event is brought to you by Cuez by Tinkerlist, in collaboration with On-Hertz, Limecraft and MediaNet Vlaanderen vzw. Enjoy three different kinds of Belgian Beer, as well as any type of soft drink. World famous Trappist beers will be served ice-cold! Hall 7, Stand 7.C17.
5pm - New Media AV Networking Event. Booth 3.C59-1 at the German Pavilion.
5-6pm - Viaccess Orca - Daily Happy Hour. Join Viaccess-Orca at IBC2024 to find all the TV solutions you'll ever need under one roof. Stand #1.A51
5-6pm - Zero Density Happy Hour - sponsored by Leyard. Hall 7.B01.
5-6pm - Dot Group Happy Hour - Join Dot Group in the AI Zone networking area for a happy hour drinks reception. Come and join us for a drink and to talk all things AI with other industry experts. AI Tech Zone. 14.AiP14.
5-6pm - Deltatre and Harmonic Happy Hour - Come mingle with Deltatre and our partner Harmonic, and let’s chat about the future of streaming. Harmonic booth 1.B20
5-6pm - Free Beer! at Calrec’s stand - Back by popular demand, Calrec has brewed up another batch of beer, this time Calrec’s 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Pale Ale and the Golden Fleece Pale Ale. Stop by Stand 8.C47 from Friday to Sunday at the The Golden Fleece pub, where you can enjoy some northern ales.
5.30-7.30pm - Argosy Components 40th Anniversary Drinks Reception at IBC, in association with Prysmian. Come and unwind with us as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary. It's the perfect opportunity to catch up and enjoy a few drinks together. We look forward to seeing you there!Stand 10.C51
5.30-7.30pm - Gracenote Streaming Happy Hour - bringing together industry leaders across the streaming ecosystem. The evening will kick off with a 20-minute "FAST Talk" followed by time for conversations, connections and cocktails at nhow Amsterdam! Space is limited. Register
5.30-9.30pm - CDN Alliance Connect IBC 2024 - The CDN Alliance and its event sponsors are ready to provide you with a great networking event to meet your peers within the CDN Industry in a relaxed but great atmosphere. There will be free drinks, free food, great DJs from the Video Groove Squad over 2 areas and bowling lanes to show your bowling skills and have fun with your peers at Knijn Bowling & Restaurant! Register.
6-9pm - Join us for the FilmLight Cocktail Party at the Super Lyan Bar. Join us to meet up with the FilmLight team and your fellow colourists, and enjoy a menu of special cocktails. Register.
6pm - BaM Awards® 2024 - IABM presentation ceremony & drinks event. IABM will announce the BaM Awards winners at a special ceremony and drinks event at IBC 2024. More details to follow. Location TBD.
6.30-9.30pm - META Meetup @ IBC 2024 @ TAPZUID, Maastraat 70, 1078 HL Amsterdam - sponsored by BCN <Video> Tech, LVT, MAD <video>, and Paris <Video> Tech. Register.
6.30pm - Grass Valley and ES Broadcast Happy Hour - A fantastic opportunity to connect with industry professionals in a relaxed setting. If you're attending, make sure to swing by Booth 9.A01 for great conversations, drinks, and snacks.
6-11pm - IBC Colorist Mixer 2024 - Come drink, quiz, hang out and win some prizess. Organized by the Colorist Society International Inc. Location: Arti et Amicitiae, 112 Rokin 1012 LB Amsterdam Netherlands Tickets
5-6pm - Viaccess Orca - Daily Happy Hour. Join Viaccess-Orca at IBC2024 to find all the TV solutions you'll ever need under one roof. Stand #1.A51
5-6pm - RIST Forum Cocktail Reception - You are invited to join the Rist Forum for Cocktails, hosted at the SipRadius stand, 5.F43. RIST is all about the combination of interoperability and innovation. Developed jointly by a group of experts using a standards-based approach, RIST provides an open, interoperable and technically robust solution for low-latency live video over unmanaged networks.
6-9pm - Cloud Native Media - Back at the Brewery! Craft beer and chat - if you're tired of being offered the same drinks at the same places at IBC, along with being offered the same unconvincing solutions to the same persistent problems, this event is definitely for you! At the Brouwerij Troost de Pijp, a short walk from the RAI. Register.
Sunday, 15th September
1.15-2.15pm - IBC Conference Networking Break - Delegate Lounge. Get 10% off your conference pass.
4pm - Happy Hour - hosted by Irdeto and Unified Streaming - Stop by for some social un-distancing, and for a chance to win some great giveaways! Stand 1.D51.
4pm - Vianeos "Sip & Showcase" - We are delighted to invite you to a special event. Join us on for an exclusive gathering where you can experience our latest innovations, connect with industry peers, and enjoy a relaxed evening with good company. Vianeos Stand 2.C13.
4pm - East Meets West Beer Fest - Join the folks at Evergent and MediaKind for this fantastic after-work spread of exclusive brews and tasty tacos! Mix 'n' mingle and learn more about this incredibly successful partnership. Globe-spanning beers! Tacos! Terrific tales of a potent partnership! What's not to love on this Sunday night venture?! Booth 1.D71
4-6pm - Chyron Happy Hour - Stop by for free drinks and learn more about the exciting updates that are going on at Chyron and take a load off after a long day! Hall 7.B49. Register.
4-7pm - Bitmovin and Irdeto Happy Hour - a great chance to connect with industry peers and enjoy some refreshments. Hall 1,D52.
4.30pm - Comcast Technology Solutions - Daily Happy Hour. Saturday and Sunday’s Happy Hours will be full of surprises. We’ll close out each day with some fantastic food, cocktails, and conversation, so come and join the fun! Register.
4.30pm - Rohde & Schwarz - Drinks Event - Engage with our experts, explore our technologies on-site, and discover how Rohde & Schwarz is shaping the future of broadcasting and media technology. Meet us for some Bavarian beer and snacks and a casual conversation with our product experts. Hall 7, Booth 7.B21.
4.30pm - Comcast Technology Solutions and Freewheel. Happy Hour. Register.
4.30-6pm - Marusys Happy Hour - Please feel free to come and enjoy!
We are looking forward to meeting all of you soon. Stand 2.C40.
4.30-6pm - NPAW Happy Hour - After a long day of exhibitions, speeches and presentations, we invite you to join NPAW for snacks, drinks, and delicious Spanish Jamón Patanegra at NPAW’s IBC booth – #5.G76, in partnership with Castlabs & 2Coders
5pm - Cosmolight Anniversary Party - celebrating 120 years of Light. Join Cosmolight for typical Italian food and Italian Prosecco! 12.C44.
5-6pm - Dot Group Happy Hour - Join Dot Group in the AI Zone networking area for a happy hour drinks reception. Come and join us for a drink and to talk all things AI with other industry experts. AI Tech Zone. 14.AiP14.
5pm - Cuez & CuePilot - Belgian Beer Night! - Come taste the world famous Belgian Beers (including Stella Artois, Westmalle Tripel and Duvel) at the Cuez Booth 7.C17.
5pm - Viaccess-Orca Happy Hour - Drop by whenever you want! As of 5 pm you can get an appointment during our traditionnal Happy Hour Booth 1.A51.
5pm - New Media AV Networking Event. Booth 3.C59-1 at the German Pavilion.
5-6pm - Viaccess Orca - Daily Happy Hour. Join Viaccess-Orca at IBC2024 to find all the TV solutions you'll ever need under one roof. Stand #1.A51
5-6pm - Happy Hour with Quantum and Nara - Elevate your media workflow game with Nara from FilmLight, Jigsaw24 Media, and Quantum at the Quantum Stand 7.B55. Enjoy short demos and a drink with us while you discover ground breaking tech innovations!
5-6pm - Zero Density Happy Hour - Hall 7.B01.
5-6pm - Free Beer! at Calrec’s stand - Back by popular demand, Calrec has brewed up another batch of beer, this time Calrec’s 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Pale Ale and the Golden Fleece Pale Ale. Stop by Stand 8.C47 from Friday to Sunday at the The Golden Fleece pub, where you can enjoy some northern ales.
5-8pm - Dalet Pulse - Party at the Jetty - Dalet and its partners are happy to invite you for relaxed & fun networking. Some drinks, some food and enjoyable people! At the Jetty Bar right at the doorstep of the IBC Show/RAI. Register.
5.30pm - Conversations, Connections & Cocktail Cruise hosted by OKAST, Whip Media, Hooper and Datazoom - Join us for a boat tour! Register.
6.30 - 9.30pm - Join media innovators devoted to the transformative technologies of MPEG-DASH for an evening of networking, hosted by the SVTA and co-hosted by the new DASH-IF Working Group. Enjoy passed hors-d’ouevres and an open bar, while mingling with executives, architects, and engineers from leading entertainment technology companies. What’s more, this event will also be a celebration of the recent merger between DASH-IF and SVTA. Co-hosted by the new DASH-IF Working Group and the SVTA, it will be bigger, better, and more extensive than ever – you don’t want to miss it! This event takes place at a new venue, the Tobacco Theater. Register.
Time TBD - DPP Drinks Reception and Networking Event - enabled by BT Media & Broadcast and Techex, BT stand outside the convention centre on stand 0.A24. Register.
9pm - 1am - Axinom Exclusive Party at Bar Rouge - Expect a night of fun and excitement – all in the company of the finest crowd in the business (that’s you!). It is the perfect setting to kick back, connect, and celebrate all the awesome things. But here’s the catch: space is tight, and we’re saving the best spots for our favorite people. Don't wait— register your interest now!
Disclaimer
Please note: Broadcast Projects is not involved in and does not endorse any of the events listed on this page. This list is provided for your convenience only and the information is drawn from multiple sources. We do our best to provide accurate information, but mistakes can happen, so do be sure to double check and confirm all information (such as times, locations, eligibility, prices and COVID requirements) before deciding to attend. We cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions.
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Latest update to this list: 12th September - FINAL EDITION
By: Janet Greco for BP News