Year	Dates
IBC2021	3 - 6 December 2021
IBC2022	9 - 12 September 2022
IBC2023	15 - 18 September 2023
IBC2024	13 - 16 September 2024
IBC2025	12 - 15 September 2025

 

IBC is held in Amsterdam every September at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre

The dates for IBC2021 are:

3 December – 6 December
 

Address:

RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre
Europaplein 24
1078 GZ Amsterdam
Netherlands

It is extremely unlikely that IBC2021 will not go ahead as planned. We are dedicated to ensuring a successful and safe show and are working closely with The City of Amsterdam and the RAI to ensure attendees can get the most out of IBC2021 while keeping everyone safe.

We are monitoring the situation very closely and will take the advice of relevant international, national, local authorities and agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all involved with our event in September.  Follow this link for the very latest guidance for visitors.

You may be required to provide a visa for entry into The Netherlands. Please visit the  Dutch Embassy website for more information. During your registration you will have the opportunity to request a visa invitation letter that you can provide to your relevant Embassy to aid your application. Please be aware that the visa process can take several weeks. Please contact  registration@ibc.org if you have any questions. 

The RAI Amsterdam aims to provide full access to all the facilities within the venue and recognise that some less visitors may require additional assistance. If you have any queries about access, or would like to reserve a wheelchair please email your request to RAI Amsterdam frontoffice@rai.nl. 

Everyone must be pre-registered. Onsite self-registrations will not be possible this year.

Follow this link to register now.

Bookings for 2021 have officially closed but we do have a very limited amount of space available so please contact exhibition@ibc.org to find out how you can still get involved at this late stage.

Amsterdam has one of the best transport systems in Europe. As an IBC attendee you are entitled to a complimentary GVB public transport pass which grants you free public transportation around Amsterdam over the IBC2021 show dates. These will be available from the event desks (big blue desks in entrances) at the RAI from Thursday. As a valued guest of IBC, you can also take advantage of the complimentary airport shuttle service which will run every 15-20 minutes throughout the show.

There is ample parking at the RAI Amsterdam. For more information on parking locations and prices, please visit the RAI Amsterdam website here

RAI Amsterdam offers a great selection of restaurants, cafes, and snack bars spread across the venue. Follow this link to find out more about what's available. In addition, there will plenty of catering on the show floor.

 A quiet prayer room with washing facilities is located in the basement of the Elicium. 

IBC provides free WiFi access in a number of areas which will be clearly signposted at the show

A cash point can be found in Europa Foyer (Entrance K) and in Holland Foyer (Entrance C). 

The currency in Amsterdam is Euros (€)

The RAI Business Centre is located in the basement of the Elicium and is open to all IBC attendees. It offers a wide range of business services including printing, photocopying, binding and office supplies.

Access to the press list is restricted to exhibitors only in the Exhibitor Zone. 

No photography or filming is allowed in the Conference or Auditorium at any time

Filming: 
Exhibitors are allowed to film only on their stand
Camera crews are allowed to film throughout the exhibition only where a filming permit has been issued by the Media Centre
Press are allowed to film with the permission of the subject

Photography: 
Allowed throughout the exhibition. All persons taking photographs should be aware that it is forbidden to publish or post photographs taken at IBC without the subject’s consent.

All persons taking photographs should maintain a courteous and non-intrusive approach at all times.

All persons filming or taking photographs must desist if requested to stop

The RAI Amsterdam log all lost & found items online. To check if your item has been found, please click here.

Due to the business nature of IBC, children under the age of 16 are not permitted to enter the RAI Amsterdam during IBC build-up, during the show or break-down.  

The official hotel booking portal is now LIVE – CLICK HERE to secure your hotel accommodation for IBC2021! We recommend reserving your room(s) early as availability is becoming increasingly limited.