English 
Русский IBC (International Broadcasting Convention) 2026
- Dates
- Venue
- RAI Amsterdam
- Industry
- Telecom & ICT
- Official website
- show.ibc.org
IBC (International Broadcasting Convention) takes place at RAI Amsterdam in Amsterdam from 11 September to 14 September 2026. International media and broadcast technology and entertainment industry trade show.
What the fair covers
Communications infrastructure, networking and information technology lead the programme. International media and broadcast technology and entertainment industry trade show. That shapes both the exhibitor mix and the questions worth preparing before you arrive.
Dates, venue and getting there
The fair runs from 11 September to 14 September 2026 at RAI Amsterdam in Amsterdam. It runs for 4 days, which is usually enough to cover several product areas without rushing. Amsterdam is easy to reach from across Europe and its venues are well connected by rail. English is used routinely in business, which lowers the language barrier for international visitors compared with many European cities.
Planning your visit
Electronics fairs reward buyers who arrive with a specification. The density of specialist manufacturers in one venue is the main draw, and the useful days are spent comparing how different suppliers answer the same technical brief rather than browsing for ideas. For IBC (International Broadcasting Convention), that means preparing ahead of the September dates and arriving with a target list of stands.
Language and interpreting support
Exhibitors at major European fairs generally handle English well, particularly at international events. Language support becomes more relevant with smaller regional manufacturers, where technical staff may be more comfortable in the local language than the sales team suggests. An interpreter already working in Amsterdam saves further time simply by knowing the venue and how to move around it.
After the fair
Qualifying an electronics supplier takes longer than agreeing a price. Sample testing, consistency across production batches, and compliance documentation all need verifying, because a component that performs correctly in a sample does not always perform identically at volume. Functionality testing on early orders is common.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does IBC (International Broadcasting Convention) take place?
It runs from 11 September to 14 September 2026 at RAI Amsterdam in Amsterdam. Confirm the dates against the organiser's official site before booking travel.
What is shown at the fair?
Communications infrastructure, networking and information technology lead the programme. International media and broadcast technology and entertainment industry trade show.
How much time should I allow?
It runs for 4 days, which is usually enough to cover several product areas without rushing. Planning a route through the halls in advance makes a noticeable difference to how much you get done.
Will I need an interpreter?
Exhibitors at major European fairs generally handle English well, particularly at international events. Language support becomes more relevant with smaller regional manufacturers, where technical staff may be more comfortable in the local language than the sales team suggests.
What happens after the fair?
Qualifying an electronics supplier takes longer than agreeing a price. Sample testing, consistency across production batches, and compliance documentation all need verifying, because a component that performs correctly in a sample does not always perform identically at volume. Functionality testing on early orders is common.
Where do I find official information and registration?
The organiser's official site (show.ibc.org) is the primary source for dates, visitor registration and the exhibitor list. Registering before you travel is worth doing, as it saves queueing at the counters on the first day.