This year, we have a number of initiatives to make it even easier for you to plan your trip to IBC and have a smooth experience when you arrive in Amsterdam and go onsite. Plan your trip to IBC2025 now to save money, secure the best accommodation and maximise your ROI.
Before you go onsite
IBC Show Planner
Maximise Your Show Experience with My Show Planner
Gain early access to the Show and ensure you don’t miss a moment. Create your customised schedule now with My Show Planner:
- Research and Plan: Identify the events you want to attend, create a personal agenda, and export it to your calendar.
- Simplify Your Visit: Browse product categories, search exhibitors, and compile a list of must-visit stands to save time.
- Select Sessions: Explore sessions, tracks, and speaker details, starring the ones you don’t want to miss.
- Optimise Your Time: Plan the most efficient use of your on-site time.
Best of all, IBC Show Planner seamlessly syncs with the IBC2025 official mobile app.
New Sustainable Initiatives ♻️
As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of a live show, IBC will no longer provide complimentary airport shuttle services from IBC2025. Dutch Rail (NS) offers quick, cheap and regular trains from Schiphol to the RAI Station, and tickets can be purchased at the airport.
Underscoring our commitment to sustainability, all IBC2025 badges will include an integrated GVB QR code for trams, buses, and metro!
Providing frictionless access to the city’s GVB public transport network and eliminating the need for non-recyclable ticket printing, you will be able to move seamlessly between the RAI and central Amsterdam, simply by scanning the QR code on your pass!
Want to travel sustainably to IBC? Find out more in our Plan Your Visit section
IBC2025 Mobile App
The mobile app gives you the functionality to view and book meetings with exhibitors before the show. You can also check out the session agenda and customise your schedule, as well as being able to view the interactive floor plan.
This will help you navigate your way around the exhibitions when you are onsite and get around easily.
During IBC Show days, Schiphol Airport gets very busy. Please download the Schiphol app, which shows flight departures, delays and waiting times at security. You will also be able to prebook a security check slot.
More information about the IBC2025 app coming soon!
When you get to Amsterdam
Offsite IBC Badge Collection Points
Arriving by Train – You can collect your Badge in the Iamsterdam store at Amsterdam Central Station. We have 7 offsite collection points in total, these include:
- Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
- Iamsterdam Store (Amsterdam Central Station)
- Double Tree by Hilton
- Amsterdam Marriott
- Apollo Hotel Amsterdam
- Mercure Amsterdam City
- Leonardo Royal Hotel
Badge Collection Timetable - Offsite*
*OFFSITE Badge Collection (all printable badge types) - Fasttrack only. Attendees must have a complete registration and no outstanding balance.
| DATE | BADGE COLLECTION | LOCATION |
| Thursday 11 September |
09:00 – 19:00 |
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| Friday 12 September | 09:00 - 14:00 |
When you get to the RAI
Badge Collection Timetable - Visitors
| DATE | BADGE COLLECTION | LOCATION |
| Thursday 11 September | 09:00 - 18:00 | Entrance C, Entrance L (from 14:00) |
| Friday 12 September | 09:00 - 18:00 | Entrance C, Hall 14 Entrance, Entrance L, Entrance F |
| Saturday 13 September | 08:30 - 18:00 | Entrance C, Hall 14 Entrance, Entrance L |
| Sunday 14 September | 08:30 - 18:00 | Entrance C, Entrance L |
| Monday 15 September | 08:30 - 15:00 | Entrance C, Entrance L |
Badge Collection Timetable - Media
| DATE | BADGE COLLECTION | LOCATION |
| Thursday 11 September | 14:00 - 18:00 | F/Jade Lounge |
| Friday 12 September | 08:00 - 18:00 | F/Jade Lounge |
| Saturday 13 September | 08:00 - 18:00 | F/Jade Lounge |
| Sunday 14 September | 08:00 - 18:00 | F/Jade Lounge |
| Monday 15 September | 08:00 - 15:00 | F/Jade Lounge |
Badge Collection Timetable - Exhibitors, Contractors, Distributors
| DATE | BADGE COLLECTION | LOCATION |
| Thursday 4 September | 12:00 - 16:00 | Entrance C |
| Friday 5 September | 08:00 - 16:00 | Entrance C |
| Saturday 6 September | 08:00 - 16:00 | Entrance C |
| Sunday 7 September | 08:00 - 16:00 | Entrance C |
| Monday 8 September | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Entrance C (Hall 14 for Exhibitor bulk print appointments*) |
| Tuesday 9 September | 08:00 - 18:00 |
Entrance C (Hall 14 for Exhibitor bulk print appointments*) |
| Wednesday 10 September | 08:00 - 18:00 |
Entrance C (Hall 14 for Exhibitor bulk print appointments*) |
| Thursday 11 September | 08:00 - 18:00 | Entrance C, Hall 14, Entrance L (L from 14:00) |
| Friday 12 September | 07:00 - 18:00 | Entrance C, Hall 14, Entrance L, Entrance F |
| Saturday 13 September | 08:00 - 18:00 | Entrance C, Hall 14, Entrance L |
| Sunday 14 September | 08:00 - 18:00 | Entrance C, Entrance L |
| Monday 15 September | 08:00 - 15:00 | Entrance C, Entrance L |
*Exhibitor bulk print appointments by invitation only.
! IBC Code of Conduct
Please note: At IBC we treat people with respect, and we expect everyone to follow our Code of Conduct. IBC provides all our attendees with a professional, safe, positive and harassment-free environment and experience during the show. Anyone not following our rules or behaving unacceptably will be asked to stop doing so immediately and may be removed from the event.
If you would like to report a complaint, please email codeofconduct@ibc.org or do so in person at the IBC Help Desk, outside the Holland Lounge (above Entrance C).
Top 2025 Tips
Breeze Through Security At A Fixed Time
Travelling back from IBC2025 via Schiphol?
Book a security slot at the airport via the Schiphol booking portal for a quick and seamless journey back from IBC2025.
Benefits of booking a slot include:
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Fast and smooth experience
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Choose your own convenient time
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Free and easy to use
Slots are limited, so don't miss your chance to reserve a free timeslot and secure your spot. You can reserve a time slot on the Schiphol website as of 3 days before your departure date.
Enjoy 10% Off at the Iamsterdam Store!
All IBC attendees can enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on merchandise at the official I amsterdam Store – just show your IBC badge at the checkout!
Whether you're picking up souvenirs, gifts, or something special for yourself, it's the perfect way to take a piece of Amsterdam home with you.
📍 Visit the I amsterdam Store at Amsterdam Central Station.
🎟️ Offer valid for all IBC badge holders – no voucher needed.
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Travel
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Hotels
IBC work with the RAI Hotel Services to offer special event rates for IBC2024 and to ensure you are able to choose from a range of hotels to suit your preferences.
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RAI Amsterdam
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