IBC 2023: FLASH MOBS, AWARD WINNERS AND TRANSFORMATIVE TECH
Words by Verity Butler
September saw the doors of the RAI opened once again, with IBC 2023 attracting 43,065 attendees from 170 countries. From male-dominated talks to sustainability struggles, here’s what FEED took away from this year’s show
rom 15 to 18 September, the team from FEED joined over 43,000 attendees in flocking to Amsterdam’s RAI convention centre to celebrate business innovation and discover all there is to learn about the latest in media technology. It was reported that there were 1250 exhibitors, and a 16% increase in total attendees – an upturn that was palpable when navigating the bustling show floor, which felt a far busier hive of activity than the show’s post-pandemic debut last year. “We’ve seen a fantastic turnout from the entire industry at IBC 2023,” describes Michael Crimp, IBC’s CEO. “There was a real sense of purpose at this year’s show as business leaders and tech innovators came together to help our industry navigate change and build a better future for media and entertainment. “I’d like to thank everyone for the ongoing support and participation – we’re looking forward to seeing you all again next year.” This year’s content programme emphasised three core pillars: Transformative Tech, Shifting Business Models and People & Purpose. The number of
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