Plan Your Trip

Visiting IBC

Amsterdam is a bustling city with a rich culture, vibrant atmosphere and fantastic transport links. Register for IBC2025

IBC's location is ideally suited to cater for visitors and exhibitors safely. Getting around is made simple by the excellent public transport network, thousands of taxis, and the city-wide cycle paths. There are over 500 hotels across the city with many located within walking distance of the RAI Amsterdam convention centre.

Use the links below to plan your trip to IBC well in advance to save money, secure the most convenient accommodation and maximise the value of your attendance.

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Travel

Find the easiest and most cost-effective way to travel to IBC with exclusive discounts from our official airline partners and the best ways to get around.

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Hotels

IBC work with the RAI Hotel Services to offer special event rates for IBC2025 and to ensure you are able to choose from a range of hotels to suit your preferences.

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RAI Amsterdam

RAI Amsterdam is one of the leading international exhibition and convention centres in Europe conveniently located just south of Amsterdam city centre.

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Discover Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a bustling European hub with unparalleled amounts of culture and activities. Visit I amsterdam, the official guide to Amsterdam.

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Top Plan Your Trip Tips

"If you’re landing at Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol) and prefer to skip the taxi queue, you’ve got options! Hop on the complimentary IBC Bus Shuttle or take the train from Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI - it’s a swift 11-minute ride, and you can conveniently book your e-ticket online."
Manuel Grund
"Beat the Traffic – Bike to IBC! Skip the queues and rent a bike for a fresh, fast ride to RAI Amsterdam. A true Amsterdam experience! Hotels too expensive? – Book in Nearby Cities! Save on hotels by staying in areas like Hoofddorp, Amstelveen, or Haarlem—all easy access to RAI Amsterdam. Affordable, convenient, and stress-free!"
Idil Findikoglu
"Get your IBC playlist ready! Tradeshows like IBC are full-on and take it out of you mentally and physically. Make sure you get some time to yourself and reset when you can. For me, it’s the walk after the show, and always with a classic album I need to rediscover. This year, I already know it will be a pre-Britpop masterpiece from Blur: Modern Life Is Rubbish."
Martin Bennett
“Be sure to grab your complimentary GVB public transport pass at any IBC information point, granting you free public transportation on the GVB network around Amsterdam over the show dates.”
Manuel Grund
"Stay hydrated & snack smart – use a reusable water bottle as the Rai provides water fountains. Easy-to-eat snacks (mine are nuts and dark chocolate) to avoid low energy dips as the hours are long..."
Christelle Gental
"Once inside the IBC halls, let the IBC app be your trusty guide, and allow extra time to navigate the bustling crowds, especially when you have meetings off your stand and/or in another hall."
Manuel Grund
"Book in Nearby Cities! Save on hotels by staying in areas like Hoofddorp, Amstelveen, or Haarlem—all easy access to RAI Amsterdam. Affordable, convenient, and stress-free!"
Idil Findikoglu
"Amsterdam is a great place to be, but if you're heading there in September, be prepared for some surprise showers. Best to bring your favourite umbrella unless you fancy an impromptu Dutch rain shower experience."
Manuel Grund

Show Opening Times

Below you will find the opening times for the duration of IBC2025.

Date	Opening Hours
Friday 12 September 2025	10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 13 September 2025	09:30 - 18:00
Sunday 14 September 2025	09:30 - 18:00
Monday 15 September 2025	09:30 - 16:00

♻️ IBC SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INITIATIVES♻️

TATA Communications IBC Sustainability Ride

The Tata Communications IBC Sustsinability Ride from London to Amsterdam is a two-day cycle ride to highlight Tata Communications' recognition of the link between business, environment, and society.

More information coming soon.

The Flint Green Line

The Flint Green Line is a unique media industry networking event taking place in a dedicated Eurostar carriage heading to the IBC Show from London’s St. Pancras Station.