Technical Papers

The 2026 Technical Papers Programme

The IBC Conference will once again bring you IBC’s world-renowned & peer-reviewed Technical Papers, which have formed the backbone of the Conference for many years.

The IBC2026 Technical Paper Programme will unite the technical media and broadcast community to find the answer to the question, 'what direction should our technology take for our business? '

We'll have an expanded scope this year to include papers dedicated to technical policy as well as our more traditional technical papers. 

The programme will feature focused sessions on AI Production, Coding, Trust & Provenance, XR & Multiview, The Future of TV Distribution, Dynamic Media Facility developments, AI Indexing, plus much more.

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IBC2026 Technical Papers Agenda


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    Three interesting presentations and two strong supporting papers form this session on developments i ...
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    Three presentations using technology to improve viewer experiences and access : the first from NHK o ...
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    This session has 2 papers on the problems and options of distributing accurate time signals, essenti ...
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    As broadcasters move towards greater distribution of TV over broadband, we have two papers on the is ...
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    A session with 2 presentations and one supporting paper on Video coding developments. The first pres ...
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    This session covers developments on improving different aspects of programme production. The present ...
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    Developments in augmented reality and multiview covering presentations on: video only camera trackin ...
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    An important panel session giving an update from each of the two main codec standards setters. JVET ...
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    The first of two sessions on streaming technology and continuing one of the conference themes - on t ...
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    Continuing with streaming technology, this session has presentations on: using agentic AI for Smart ...
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    The fast-growing field of AI-assisted indexing and search is explored in this three-presentation ses ...
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    This panel session will have two presentations followed by a panel discussion with a range of expert ...
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    This session on trust and provenance features three presentations tackling identity protection and c ...
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    The presentations cover: the Media eXchange Layer (MXL), an open-source SDK project hosted by the Li ...
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    This session will discuss developments in RF networks and distribution technologies. The session wil ...

2026 Best Technical Paper

Emma Maier, Jodie Pearton, Anna Stewart, Arina Mnatsakanyan and Jonathan Freeman, of i2 media research, are being awarded the coveted Best Technical Paper at IBC2026 for their work entitled Measuring and reducing interaction barriers in internet-delivered TV systems through age-informed human factors design.

The paper explores how internet-delivered TV can be made easier for older viewers so they can access everyday services with confidence. It then demonstrates how a simple, optional age-informed overlay interface can reduce barriers and support more confident, independent viewing.

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IBC Conference 2026: Inspire the Debate

Across 3 days in RAI Amsterdam, industry leaders from across media, entertainment and technology will explore what’s happening now - and what happens next.

From AI-powered creativity and the future of sports rights, to trust, authenticity and the changing relationship between brands, platforms and audiences, the conference is designed to reflect the realities of today’s market and the opportunities shaping tomorrow.

Bringing together senior voices from across the global media ecosystem, this year's IBC Conference is not one to miss!

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IBC Accelerator Zone

The Accelerator Programme continues to grow in scale and impact, with Google as Headline Sponsor and EIT Culture & Creativity as Innovation Partner.

In 2026, there is a clear focus on real-world innovation, creative energy and skills development.

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IBC Future Tech

From live demos and hands-on experiences to inspiring talks and unique networking opportunities, IBC2026 Future Tech is the fastest-growing area of the show, reflecting what makes IBC unique: innovation not just imagined, but built, tested, and applied in a real-world context.

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IBC Innovation Awards

A central pillar of IBC, the Innovation Awards celebrate real-world projects that demonstrate how collaboration can overcome creative, operational, and commercial challenges, recognising the very best in content creation, content distribution, content everywhere and social impact.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding the Technical Papers, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the IBC Team at the details below:

technicalpapers@ibc.org