IBC Exchange

Peer-to-peer knowledge sharing at IBC

The IBC Exchange Pass is designed for attendees who want to get more from their time at IBC through meaningful conversations, shared learning and valuable new connections.

Your pass includes access to Braindate – a peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing platform that enables you to connect with other attendees around shared interests, expertise and industry challenges before and during the show.

Create discussion topics, join conversations hosted by others and book one-to-one or small-group meetings, helping you arrive at IBC with a personalised programme of valuable discussions already in place.

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This is what your industry wants to talk about

 

Every topic below was posted by someone who will be at IBC2026.

Beyond Broadcast: Where Is MediaTech Creating Value Next?

Hosted by IAMT

Group, Open Discussion, 5 seats remaining 

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How do we develop a pipeline of young upcoming talent in our industry in the age of AI?

Hosted by RTÉ

Group, Open Discussion, 2 seats remaining 

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What is the role of Universities in a rapidly evolving industry & can HE ever keep pace?

Hosted by Global Media and Entertainment Talent Manifesto

Group, Open Discussion, 5 seats remaining 

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What holds back the use of 5G Private Networks in Content Production?

Hosted by BBC

Group, Open Discussion, 5 seats remaining 

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A good consumer viewing experience vs discoverability, who should draw the line?

Hosted by Pearl TV

Group, Open Discussion, 4 seats remaining 

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Let's chat anything Youtube! Content, Backend, Strategy, shift from traditional broadcasting...

Hosted by Sidemen Entertainment

Group, Open Discussion, 3 seats remaining 

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What's included with the IBC Exchange Pass?

Your IBC Exchange Pass includes:

  • Access to Braindate before and during IBC
  • Unlimited one-to-one and small-group Braindate discussions
  • Scheduled meetings in the dedicated Braindate Lounge within Future Tech
  • Invitations to exclusive networking events
  • Access to one conference session

Whether you're exploring emerging technologies, tackling technical challenges or looking for new ideas, Braindate helps you connect with the right people around the topics that matter most.

How Braindate works

 

Book

Search topics by subject, seniority or sector. Book a 1:1 or a small group conversation with whoever posted it. No cold approach, no connection request, no guessing whether they want to talk. They posted the topic because they do. 

Host

Post your own topic. State the problem you are working on. The people you most want to meet come and find you, instead of the other way round. 

Meet

Meet in the IBC Braindate Lounge, at the heart of Future Tech in Hall 14. Tables, coffee and a Learning Concierge on hand, a few steps from the show floor. Somewhere to take the conversation when it deserves more than a passing chat. 

FAQ

 

What is IBC Exchange?

IBC Exchange is the networking experience at IBC2026, powered by Braindate. It is available through the IBC Exchange pass and is also included with the IBC Technical Paper and IBC Conference passes.

Braindate is a peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing platform. Join the Braindate™ experience at IBC2026 for conversations that will inspire you and create value!

How? Match online, meet in-person. Host discussions. Exchange ideas. Share your expertise. Brainstorm. And learn through experiences. Either 1:1 or in a small group, this is your unique opportunity to match based on your interests with other attendees who can help you on your path to value.

Where? Hall 14, Future Tech. You’ll be greeted by our team at the welcome desk for a check-in.

When? 11-14 September. Braindates run for the duration that the show is open.

Who? For any questions, you can:

→ reach out to support@ibc.org

→ stop by the welcome desk at the Braindate Lounge.

What is Braindate?

Braindate is the peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing platform behind the IBC Exchange Pass. Rather than relying on chance encounters, Braindate helps you connect with people who share your interests, expertise and professional challenges.

Using the platform yo,u can:

  • Create discussion topics based on your knowledge or interests
  • Browse and join conversations hosted by other attendees
  • Book one-to-one or small-group discussions
  • Build a personalised schedule of meaningful conversations alongside your IBC agenda

Join the Braindate™ experience at IBC2026 for conversations that will inspire you and create value!

How long is a Braindate and where does it happen?

How long is a Braindate? Group sessions are 45 minutes. One-to-one sessions are 30 mins 

Where do Braindates happen? In the Braindate Lounge, located within Future Tech in Hall 14. Every conversation is booked in advance through the platform. 

★ Your exclusive access to an IBC Conference session

IBC Exchange pass holders get exclusive access to one IBC Conference session across the four days of the show.

Please note it's one single session in total, not one per day. It can be any IBC Conference session, but we cannot guarantee entry to a specific session. Access to any IBC Conference session is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

How do you claim it onsite? You will collect a single session pass at the Braindate check-in desk. Your badge will be scanned at collection. 

How do you access IBC Exchange?

Ready to unlock meaningful connections at IBC2026?

  • Click here.
  • Sign in to your Show Planner using your IBC registration credentials.
  • Click on IBC Exchange to connect with other IBC2026 attendees in the Braindate portal.
  • From 19 August, you will also be able to access it via the IBC mobile app.
  • Meet onsite at the Braindate Lounge.

How do you upgrade to IBC Exchange?

How much is the upgrade? €145 until 11 September. Onsite, pricing is at €295.

How can you upgrade before the show? Online, through your Registration via My Account. Click here.

How can you upgrade at the show? You can upgrade via our Help Desk at Entrance C. The process is as follows: 

  • Upgrade online via your mobile device. 

  • Go to the Entrance C help desk to have your badge reprinted. 

  • Once the badge is reprinted, you can access the Braindate Lounge. 

Please note that you cannot access the Lounge until the badge has been reprinted. No exceptions. 

How quickly do upgraders get access? Someone upgrading from a standard Visitor pass to an IBC Exchange pass before the show will have access to the Braindate system within two hours. Onsite, you can access the platform as soon as the Braindate badge has been printed. 

On site: the Braindate Lounge

Can pass holders use the Lounge for general work, networking, or meetings? No. The Braindate Lounge is only for scheduled Braindates. It is not a workspace, a general networking space, or a meeting room. 

We’re excited to see you at the Braindate™ Lounge!

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