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IBC Future Tech

Innovate, connect, collaborate 

12- 15 September | Hall 14

Future Tech at IBC2025 is where tomorrow’s technology vision and innovation meet real-world applications.

This dynamic new space brings together pioneering companies, collaborative projects, emerging talent, and far-sighted thought leaders to inspire, inform and connect the dots for the transformative technologies and the bold ideas reshaping Media and Entertainment.

From AI and immersive experiences and sustainable workflows, Future Tech is where you’ll discover what’s next – and connect with the people making it happen.

IBC’s Future Tech is the place to:

  • Engage with next-generation technologies
  • Network with the industry’s innovators and disruptors
  • Explore the ideas that are shaping the future of M&E

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Companies at Future Tech

Tomorrow’s technology on show

Explore the Exhibitor Zones

Meet the companies pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in media tech. Experience a carefully curated mix of global technology leaders and agile startups, all bringing cutting-edge tools, products and services to the Future Tech area of the IBC show floor. Exhibiting companies include Google, Microsoft, AWS, Huawei, Tata Communications, and a host of breakthrough start-ups.

Experience the IBC x Google Cloud Hackfest 

Dive into a high-energy, hands-on environment where developers, engineers, and creatives team up to solve real-world industry challenges. It’s collaboration at its most innovative—live and unscripted. 

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Be Inspired at the Future Tech Stage

On the dedicated Future Tech Stage, visitors will be inspired by thought leaders, discover real-world solutions through demonstrations, including the IBC Accelerator POCs – previewing practical technologies set to transform content creation, distribution, and consumption.

Relax & Connect in the Networking Lounge 

The Networking Lounge is the social engine of Future Tech, driving new relationships, shared ideas, and business breakthroughs. From stand-up breakfasts and informal lunches to happy hours, curated meetups, and evening DJ sets, this buzzing hub offers a relaxed yet focused space for media and tech professionals to mingle, collaborate, and do business. 

Step into Special Features & Interactive Zones

Engage with immersive showcases and live demos spotlighting breakthroughs in areas like AI, cloud workflows and sustainable innovation. These zones are built to inform, inspire, and interact.  

Witness Innovation in Action with the IBC Accelerators 

This is the beating heart of Future Tech. The IBC Accelerator Innovation Programme returns with hands-on demos of nine groundbreaking Proof of Concept (PoC) projects that are solving some of the industry’s toughest practical challenges.

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Ready to take on a challenge?

Calling innovators, engineers, content creators and all those looking to create the future of broadcast technology.

Code the future of broadcast at the IBC x Google Cloud Hackfest, a two-day free-to-attend event from 13-14 September.

Whether you're passionate about AI, cloud workflows, or pushing the boundaries of what's possible, the IBC x Google Cloud Hackfest is the perfect platform to showcase your skills and make a real impact.

This is a free-to-attend event, and prizes will be on offer for Winning Teams!

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★ IBC Conference ★

Streaming at scale to millions of viewers concurrently; AI taking centre stage to drive efficiency and innovation; ecosystems, collaborations and value chains shifting - this is broadcasting in 2025 and it’s showing no sign of losing momentum.

With disruption now the new normal, the industry is transforming at breakneck speed and broadcasters need to fundamentally rethink how they create, deliver and monetize content in an era where viewing habits change as quickly as the technology enabling them.

The IBC Conference explores the latest trends in content creation, distribution, and monetisation and how these shifts are shaping the future of media.

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IBC Partner Programme

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