IBC2026 Conference Agenda

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10:25
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10:30
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    AI is rapidly becoming a powerful force in the creative industries transforming how stories are written, content is produced, and ideas are brought to life. But as generative tools become more advance ...
11:10
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    As viewing habits evolve, broadcasters are looking beyond traditional platforms to reach audiences where they are. YouTube offers powerful opportunities for discovery, engagement, and new revenue. Thi ...
11:15
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    Three interesting presentations and two strong supporting papers form this session on developments in TV broadcast production. A contribution from NHK on the practicalities of moving audio mixing to t ...
11:40
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12:10
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    Live sports remains the ultimate test for modern media and technology and in 2026 broadcasters have had to rise to the challenge. As audiences grow globally and expectations for seamless, real-time ex ...
12:30
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    Three presentations using technology to improve viewer experiences and access : the first from NHK on developments toward increasing the degree of automation of sign language interpretation from natur ...
12:50
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    The sports industry is being transformed in real time. AI and advanced data are changing everything from performance analysis to personalized fan experiences, while new platforms are reshaping how aud ...
13:30
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14:30
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    A new settlement is approaching for how television is distributed, found, trusted, regulated and paid for. This discussion will draw out the key issues arising from the move to IP and the use of AI ac ...
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    This session has 2 papers on the problems and options of distributing accurate time signals, essential to broadcast systems and a wide range of tech, one to be presented from the UK’s National Physica ...
15:15
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    Today’s audiences face more choice and more complexity than ever before. With content spread across platforms, devices, and subscription models, expectations for seamless, personalised experiences con ...
15:45
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    As broadcasters move towards greater distribution of TV over broadband, we have two papers on the issues broadcasters and consumers face. RTE’s paper covers the rationale behind its decision to pursue ...
16:00
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16:40
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    For broadcasters, fandom-first strategies mean thinking beyond their own channels. Strategic alliances with other networks, influencers, or content partners allow broadcasters to expand their footprin ...
17:00
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    A session with 2 presentations and one supporting paper on Video coding developments. The first presentation on selective multi-pass encoding for cost-efficient video streaming and the second from TNO ...
17:10
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    More media companies will be turning to different flavours of consolidation to scale and get ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Whether they are entering bold joint ventures, divesting businesses, ...
10:00
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    From personalised content discovery to automated production workflows, AI is rapidly transforming the media and broadcast landscape. In this session, leading CTOs will share how they’re leveraging mac ...
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    This session covers developments on improving different aspects of programme production. The presented papers are: the BBC’s work on a low cost virtual camera system for in-camera visual effects; on w ...
11:15
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    Developments in augmented reality and multiview covering presentations on: video only camera tracking using venue awareness for graphics overlays; a three-layer reference model spanning the XR experie ...
11:45
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    Media mapper, Webby Winner, and professional provocateur Evan Shapiro will detail Media's New Rules - how The Creator Economy has taken over the global business of culture and why mainstream media mus ...
13:00
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13:15
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    An important panel session giving an update from each of the two main codec standards setters. JVET is responsible for all the MPEG compression codecs including HEVC and VVC. AOMedia is responsible fo ...
14:30
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    The first of two sessions on streaming technology and continuing one of the conference themes - on the future of TV distribution. Presentations are: an update paper from BT Research, UK on its prototy ...
14:45
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    As audiences fragment and competition intensifies, broadcasters face a defining challenge: scale globally or win locally? Increasingly, the answer is both - and partnerships are the bridge. From globa ...
15:30
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15:45
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    Continuing with streaming technology, this session has presentations on: using agentic AI for Smart TV quality assurance in a production environment where applications, operating systems, and homepage ...
16:30
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    Content is everywhere but our attention spans are not keeping up. The question isn’t just what content to create, but how to capture attention in an increasingly competitive landscape. Short-form cont ...
10:00
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    The fast-growing field of AI-assisted indexing and search is explored in this three-presentation session, plus one supporting paper. The first presentation, from RAI, covers unlocking documentary arch ...
10:30
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    There is not doubt that technology is transforming the news industry through artificial intelligence, social media, and digital platforms. In this session we examine how artificial intelligence, socia ...
11:00
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    Security now more than ever is an essential pillar for the future of broadcast media.  Authenticity and provenance can no longer be assumed, they must be proven. This session will explore strategies t ...
11:15
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    This session will have two presentations followed by a panel discussion with a range of experts working in the field.The first presentation from an international project on the first standardised fram ...
11:45
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12:00
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    How do you keep innovating when technology moves at such a pace? How do you build a new platform and lean into emerging technology that are right for the needs of your content and your audience? We br ...
12:45
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13:15
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    This session on trust and provenance features three presentations tackling identity protection and content authenticity. The first, from BBC R&D, presents AI-driven visual anonymisation that preserves ...
13:45
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    AI has undoubtedly been one of the most hyped technologies in recent years - and while the buzz is justified in many ways, the reality is more nuanced. The technology is already delivering tangible va ...
14:30
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    The presentations cover: the Media eXchange Layer (MXL), an open-source SDK project hosted by the Linux Foundation in collaboration with the EBU and NABA, from an international collaboration; addressi ...
15:45
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    This session will discuss developments in RF networks and distribution technologies. The session will present papers on a wide range of topics including energy saving techniques for terrestrial radio ...
18:30
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    The presentation of this year's prestigious IBC Innovation Awards, where the winners of the four categories will be revealed. The IBC International Honour for Excellence will also be presented, as wil ...

 

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