IBC Talent Programme

Empowering the future: IBC Talent Programme is back for IBC2025!

12 SEPTEMBER, HALL 14 | FREE-TO-ATTEND


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 is dedicated to 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 covers 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.

Join us at IBC2025

Programme Partners

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
    Hear from the industry’s leading advocacy organisations as they provide insight and updates on their ...
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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

11 SEPTEMBER, 2PM - 5PM | FREE-TO-ATTEND


The World Skills Café will return 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 will feature interactive workshops, keynotes, expert-led panels designed to drive action across the sector and networking drinks after!

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Additional Content Includes:

IBC x Google Cloud Hackfest

2025 Accelerator Media Innovation Programme

IBC Future Tech

IBC Showcase Theatre

IBC Content Everywhere

IBC Conference