IBC Exhibition Stand Design Awards

The IBC Exhibition Stand Design Awards celebrated the very best among the many visually striking and accessible stands across the IBC Show.

All exhibitors were considered by the team of judges, which is made up of industry insiders. They were on the exhibition floor on the Friday of IBC and a final judges meeting took place on the Saturday. Winners and shortlisted entries were informed at the event and presented with an IBC Awards placard to confirm this status.

The aim of the Awards was to encourage and celebrate effective, meaningful stand design for the benefit of exhibitors and visitors alike.

The Awards were presented for four categories based on size: Best Larger Design Stands over 100sqm; Best Medium Design Stands up-to 100sqm; Best Small Design Stands under 20sqm.

In addition, the Judges Innovation Award is awarded for a stand design of any size.

View Stand Awards Jury        View Stand Design Awards Criteria 

Congratulations to the 2026 Stand Design Award Winners

Smallest Stands (below 20sqm) 

Won by: Videolabs/ Kyber

Among a sea of towering, corporate booths, one small stand completely stole the show by transforming its footprint into a nostalgic, 90s-inspired teenager’s bedroom. Welcomed by a passionate team sporting their iconic traffic cone hats, we entered a space that was equal parts fun, creative, and memorable. The team took sustainability seriously without losing their playfulness. Every piece of furniture was sourced second hand and destined to be repurposed locally after the event. With upcycled retro gaming PCs powering the setup, the stand brought incredible energy to the show floor proving that personality, passion, and clever design can outshine corporate budgets.

Mid-Sized Stands (up to 100sqm)

Won by: vMix

The Vmix booth genuinely stood out as original and clear way of demonstrating a product that is difficult to bring to life in a conference environment.  Using small well positioned cameras on a Scalextric track, the stand was able to make the experience  both engaging and fun.  Capturing video and then giving visitors true hands-on experience resulted in a queue of people getting involved.  The use of banana characters also added to the fun element and demonstrated that the stand team were also having fun ,which was evident to all visitors.

Larger Stands (over 100sqm) 

Won by: Microsoft

Microsoft’s use of light and digital display was really eye-catching and felt like walking into an interactive art exhibit. Once in you could see different sections demonstrating practical use cases for AI in media production, including real-world examples of improving the fan experience, such as the collaboration with the Premier League. The use of space meant that each demonstration felt like its own mini-exhibit without feeling claustrophobic.

Innovation

Won by: Ruwido 

Amidst loud booths vying for attention, this minimalist stand offered a calm, intentional sanctuary. Designed with a muted palette, its consistent aesthetic gently pulled you in, using innovative techniques like products encapsulated in glass boxes suspended effortlessly from the ceiling. At its heart sat a fresh rose, gifted daily to a standout crew member. Sustainability is built in as the stand is reused year after year with meticulous precision, right down to the natural glue used for its graphics. This design proves that true innovation and deep passion don't require noise, just thoughtful execution.

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