IBC Talent Programme

Empowering the future: IBC Talent Programme back for IBC2025!

From trailblazing technologies to bold creative ideas, IBC is a catalyst for change, promoting sustainability, inclusion and talent development. 

Back for its second year, the IBC Talent Programme focused on empowering the next generation of professionals shaping media, entertainment and technology.

With a wide range of sessions and speakers from across the industry, the programme covered everything from mentoring and career pathways to practical skills and inclusion. Supported by partners such as Rise, Rise Academy, Host Broadcasting Services (HBS), Gals N Gear, and Media Entertainment Talent Manifesto.

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IBC2025 Talent Programme Agenda

IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
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    IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
    Welcome and introduction
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    IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
    This opening session will examine the evolving talent landscape across the media and entertainment s ...
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    IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
    In this session, we take a look at the education landscape, the work being done within schools and F ...
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    IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
    This session offers showcases from some of the innovative projects taking place across the media and ...
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    IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
    There are a growing number of professional development courses and programmes on offer throughout th ...
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    IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
    In the second part of this session, we hear from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its membe ...
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    IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
    In the second part of this session, we hear from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its membe ...
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    IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
    In the second part of this session, we hear from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its membe ...
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    IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
    In the first of this two-part session, attendees will hear from the industry’s leading advocacy and ...
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    IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
    This Allyship in Action session explores the vital role of allyship in media, and how actionable all ...
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    IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
    Where should the industry be looking to grow a sustainable pipeline of talent? This session explores ...
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    IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
    No matter where you are in your professional journey, this session offers a valuable opportunity to ...

World Skills Café

The World Skills Café returned with an expanded skills and diversity programme, alongside the launch of a new initiative, Ignite – a mentoring programme designed to support people of colour entering or progressing within the media and entertainment (M&E) technology sector.

The World Skills Café is the M&E technology industry’s global flagship event for addressing the critical skills, diversity, and education challenges impacting the sector.

Building on the success of its inaugural year, the 2025 edition featured interactive workshops, keynotes, expert-led panels designed to drive action across the sector and networking drinks after!

IBC Talent Drinks 

Hosted across two days of the show, the IBC2025 Talent Drinks were an opportunity to connect with peers, network with future collaborators and share ideas in a welcoming environment over drinks and conversation.

The Talent Drinks offered attendees the perfect atmosphere to make new contacts, catch up with familiar faces and become a part of the community over drinks and good conversation.