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Senior people across broadcast, streaming and media technology have already registered for IBC Exchange and started posting what they want to talk about at IBC2026.
Your current pass does not include access.
Two minutes. Your existing badge, sessions and travel pass stay exactly as they are.
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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
A good consumer viewing experience vs discoverability, who should draw the line?
Hosted by Pearl TV
Group, Open Discussion, 4 seats remaining
Let's chat anything Youtube! Content, Backend, Strategy, shift from traditional broadcasting...
Hosted by Sidemen Entertainment
Group, Open Discussion, 3 seats remaining
Beyond Broadcast: Where Is MediaTech Creating Value Next?
Hosted by IAMT
Group, Open Discussion, 5 seats remaining
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
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
Three things you can do the moment you upgrade
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.
You have planned everything except the conversations
Flights booked. Hotel paid. Sessions chosen. Stand visits mapped. The one part of the week still left to chance is who you actually end up talking to, and that is usually the part you remember.
IBC Exchange is the only part of your trip that puts a named person, a named subject and a fixed time in your diary before you land.
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The IBC Exchange platform, powered by Braindate
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The IBC Braindate Lounge in Future Tech, Hall 14
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Exclusive networking events
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One exclusive conference session
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Everything already on your pass, unchanged
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.
★ 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:
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Upgrade online via your mobile device.
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Go to the Entrance C help desk to have your badge reprinted.
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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.