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Please note all times below are shown in local Central European Time (CET). Last updated: 14th September 2023. This the final edition.
IBC Show Parties & Events
Thursday 14 September
LiveU and Tagboard Happy Hour - at the Hoxton, Mezzanine bar, Herengracht 255, Amsterdam, from 6pm to 9pm. Register.
Friday, 15 September
DPP Expresso Summit - Networking breakfast with DPP in association with Backlight, Couchbase, Livepeer, Perifery, Storj, and Three Media. from 8am - 9am. Invitation only.
Evergent and AWS are co-hosting a networking lunch. Stand 5.G80, from 12-1pm.
GCore - Cocktails - from 1pm - 4pm. First come first served! Stand 5.A28. Info.
Greening of Streaming’s LESS Accord - a meeting to focus the industry’s engineering minds around energy efficiency as the streaming industry scales. Greening of Streaming is a sponsor of Broadcast Projects’ Sustainability Experts Series. This event takes place from 2.45-4pm CET in Room E105 at the RAI. Register
Varnish Software Happy Hour - Stand 5,B37, from 3-6pm. Register.
Newsbridge - Using Generative AI in Multiplatform Video Publishing - a talk by Le Parisien Video Technical and Creative Director, Guillaume Otzenberger - at 4pm, followed by a Q&A and drinks reception at 4.30pm, Stand 7,C30.
Blackbox, Win Big, Daily Live Draw - Take a break. Enjoy some music and free drinks and even better become the lucky winner of an Apple Watch SE Generation 2.
Join the Happy User – Happy Black Box show. Stand 10.F40, Daily at 4pm. Info.
Evergent & Mux Happy Hour - Stand 5.H48, from 4-6pm. Register.
Rise IBC Drinks Mixer - hosted by Rise and BT Media and Broadcast - 4pm - 6pm at The Plaza, RAI. Register.
Stagetec Happy Hour - with delicious Bavarian - Franconian Beer. Stand 8.A95 starting at 4pm.
Irdeto Happy Hour - daily on Stand 1.D51, from 4pm.
Redge Technologies - LATAM party - Come and enjoy the colourful range of Latin American flavours. Tasty bites, lively drinks, and exciting entertainment will all be on offer. Stand 5.C24 on Friday, September 15th, at 4:30pm. Info.
Castlabs, Norigin Media, NPAW and Vimond: Friyaaay Happy Hour at IBC – Location: Amsterdam RAI, Hall 5 Stand G55, G56 & H59, 4:30 - 6pm. Join for some good tunes and beers in a nice Friyaay afternoon in Amsterdam, after a day at IBC. Register.
MediaHub Happy Hour and Daily Draw - Have a drink and try your luck to win a daily prize at booth 5.B46 from 4.30 to 6pm.
Satcoms Innovation Group - drinks on the Vialite Stand 1.C21 - from 5pm - 6pm
Enjoy a beer with KVM - from 5pm, Stand 7.B40 Info.
Belgian Beer Night - hosted by Tinkerlist.tv in association with On-Hertz, Limecraft and MediaNet Vlaanderen vzw, 5pm, Stand 7.D08.
Tencent Cloud Happy Hour, from 5 - 7pm at The Waterfront, Strandzuid. Apply to Join.
IBC Happy Hour - Join fellow Premium delegates and IBC Conference Speakers to network in an informal setting over a drink as the first day comes to a close, E107, from 5pm-6pm.
SSPI-WISE Networking on the ST Engineering stand 1.A49, from 5pm-6pm Register.
Zero Density, KST and Leyard welcome you for drinks at the Zero Density stand 7.B01 at 5pm.
Virtual Production Social Meetup - If you're into Virtual Production, then this is the place to meet up with other VP types. Meet at The Beach Bar at 5pm, and from 5.30pm we’ll meet at Tap Zuid Massstraat 70, Amsterdam NH 17:30 - 21:00 Register. Join the community.
Venera’s Happy Hour at IBC, from 5.30-7pm. Venera booth. Register.
HP Welcome Reception - sponsored by Intel, an evening of networking and celebration at the start of IBC 2023, Stand 7.C28 from 5pm-7pm. Register.
Take 1 and VITAC, sister companies unter the Verbit brand will be hosting Cocktails on the Beach, RAI Amsterdam. 5pm to 8pm. Register.
Dalet After Work at IBC 2023 - Join Dalet at their booth 7.B45 in hall 7 at 5 pm for a drink and some relaxed conversation with the community! See what they are presenting at this year’s IBC. Link.
DVB 30th Anniversary Party - at the nhow hotel, which is the tall tower right next to the RAI, on the 23rd floor, from 6pm to 9pm. I feel so old. That should be a blast! Info.
AMD, Supermicro, Qualabs, V-Nova and Vindral - evening canapes event, 6.30-8.30pm, The Traveller (Europaplein 2, 1078 GZ Amsterdam). Register.
Unified Streaming - Networking Event: Loft Party at A’DAM Tower. 6,30-10pm. Register.
MESA Members Cocktail Reception - “L’Amsterdam” at cafe Zwart, in the evening, Dam Square, from 8-10pm. Register.
Cloud Native Media - invites you to a craft beer event from 8.30pm to 1am “if you’re tired of being offered the same beer at the same places at IBC”. You must register for this exclusive event. Register.
Saturday, 16 September
Zattoo Breakfast - with Swiss pastries (very nice!). Stand 5.F81. Info.
Chrosziel & Denz Complimentary Breakfast - at Broodjeszaak De Nieuwe Rai - across from the RAI - from 8am - 11am. Register.
Pre-Show Networking Breakfast - co-hosted by Matrix, RSG Media and Oracle - at the Traveller Restaurant, next to the main entrance to the RAI, from 8.30 to 10.30. Get set up for the day ahead with a fabulous breakfast and some great industry networking. Register.
Evergent is hosting a networking lunch. Stand 5.G80, from 12-1pm.
GCore - Cocktails - from 2pm - 5pm. First come first served! Stand 5.A28. Info.
Varnish Software Happy Hour - Stand 5,B37, from 3-6pm. Register.
Blackbox, Win Big, Daily Live Draw - Take a break. Enjoy some music and free drinks and even better become the lucky winner of an Apple Watch SE Generation 2.
Join the Happy User – Happy Black Box show. Stand 10.F40, Daily at 4pm. Info.
Caton Technology Cheers & Beers - Connect, Groove and Indulge. Drinks & DJ - Stand 1.F36 from 4pm-6pm. RSVP: marketing@catontechnology.com
DAC System - will host a little party on their booth, from 4 to 6pm, Booth 8.F90 - to know more about Swiss technology, you have to first try a fresh Swiss beer!
Ateme Happy Hour - Stand 1.D33, at the Eco Bar, from 4-6pm.
Irdeto Happy Hour - daily on Stand 1.D51, from 4pm.
Fastly + Mux IBC Happy Hour - at the Mux booth. Time not indicated. Register.
Operative Happy Hour - 4.30pm-5.30pm. Register.
Accedo Drinks - on their Stand 5.F40 at 4:30pm - 5.F4
MediaHub Happy Hour and Daily Draw - Have a drink and try your luck to win a daily prize at booth 5.B46 from 4.30 to 6pm.
Redge Technologies - MEDITERRA party — Take a journey through the delightful Mediterranean region. Indulge in delicious snacks, exquisite drinks, and captivating dialogues. Stand 5.C24, 4:30 pm. Info.
Zero Density, KST and Leyard welcome you for drinks at the Zero Density stand 7.B01 at 5pm.
RIST Forum Cocktails on the Zixi stand 5.A85, from 5pm - 6pm.
Dalet After Work at IBC 2023 - Join Dalet at their booth 7.B45 in hall 7 at 5pm for a drink and some relaxed conversation with the community! See what they are presenting at this year’s IBC. Link.
Brightcove Cocktail Hour - The Traveller Zuid, from 5 - 7pm. Register.
Cinedeck ConneX Launch Celebration at Cafe Amsterdam, from 5 - 7:30pm. Register.
Akamai Technologies Reception @IBC 2023 - at the Beach House, Strandzuid, from 5pm-9pm. Invite Only.
Theo Technologies invites you to drink Belgian beer and talk video at their Stand 5.B39 from 5pm.
Vidispine Beach Party - from 5pm - 9pm at the Beach, RAI. Register.
ConneX Party - where you can discover the future of archive and post-production workflows with ConneX and partners Filmworkz, Qscan and Backblaze. Cafe Amsterdam, 24 Europaplein, from 5pm to 7.30pm. Register.
Entertainment Globalization Association (EGA) - IBC Pop-Up Happy Hour - from 5pm-7pm. Location undisclosed. Contact.
CDN Alliance Connect - hosted by Gcore, Leaseweb, Huawei, Clickhouse, Backblaze, Jet-Stream and Streaming Media Europe - Networking Event, Knijn Bowling & Restaurant, 5.30-9.30pm. Register.
IBC Colorist Mixer - 6pm-10pm at Arti et Amicitiae. Paid event. Info.
Octopus Party, Join the Octopus Newsroom team for an exciting party at The Hard Rock Cafe, from 7pm. Get your tentacles ready for this fantastic event! Register
IABM BaM Awards, The Forum. 6pm Drinks Receiption, 7pm Awards Ceremony. Register.
SVG Europe Networking @ IBC2023 – First Floor Restaurant, RAI, Amsterdam, 6-8pm. This in-person networking event is sponsored by EMG. Register here.
Norigin Media Pink Party - 8pm. RSVP: sebastian@noriginmedia.com
Sunday, 17 September
Zattoo Breakfast - with Swiss pastries (very nice!). Stand 5.F81. Info.
Evergent is hosting a networking lunch. Stand 5.G80, from 12-1pm.
Evergent - ChangeMakers Happy Hour - from 6-7pm. Forum.
Varnish Software Happy Hour - Stand 5,B37, from 3-6pm. Register.
Blackbox, Win Big, Daily Live Draw - Take a break. Enjoy some music and free drinks and even better become the lucky winner of an Apple Watch SE Generation 2.
Join the Happy User – Happy Black Box show. Stand 10.F40, Daily at 4pm. Info.
DPP Drinks Reception, sponsored by BT Media & Broadcast and Techex, at Stand 0.A17 in Outside Exhibition Area, opposite Hall 2 entrance. 4pm to 6pm. Register.
Irdeto Happy Hour - daily on Stand 1.D51, from 4pm.
MediaHub Happy Hour and Daily Draw - Have a drink and try your luck to win a daily prize at booth 5.B46 from 4.30 to 6pm.
Zero Density, KST and Leyard welcome you for drinks at the Zero Density stand 7.B01 at 5pm.
Operative Happy Hour - 4.30pm-5.30pm. Register.
VisualOn Happy Hour - Bandwidth Booster Bash - Stand 5.B83 - 5pm-6pm. Register.
Dalet After Work at IBC 2023 - Join Dalet at Stand 7.B45 at 5pm for a drink and some relaxed conversation with the community! See what they are presenting at this year’s IBC. Link.
IBC Meta Meetup - hosted by BCN Video Tech, London Video Technology, MAD <video> and Paris Videotech, from 5.30-630pm, at Tap Zuid, Maasstraat 70, Amsterdam. Register.
Exclusive Canal Cruise with Norsk + G&L - from 5.30pm-6.30pm, The Beach at RAI, Invite Only (reach out to eric@norsk.video for an invitation).
Dolbo.io Streaming Mixer - at Brouwerij Troost de Pijp - from 5.30-8.pm. Register.
Cruise with Whip Media and OD Media at IBC - river cruise event for industry leaders, pick up at the Beach, RAI. From 5.30pm-8.30pm. Register.
Operative Networking Event - 6pm-9pm. Register.
Changemaker Drinks - 6pm-7pm at The Forum, RAI.
Storj Rooftop Happy Hour, on Floor 17 at the Leonardo Rembrandtpark Hotel. from 6.30pm. Register.
VP Media Solutions is hosting the Belgian IBC Party at the Hard Rock Café, Amsterdam, from 6.30pm to 11.30pm.
DASH-IF Networking Reception at the Heineken Experience - Koelschip Room. Register. Showing as “Sold Out” as of 30th August.
Monday, 18 September
Rise Networking Lunch - 10am-11am, at the RAI.
Blackbox, Win Big, Daily Live Draw - Take a break. Enjoy some music and free drinks and even better become the lucky winner of an Apple Watch SE Generation 2.
Join the Happy User – Happy Black Box show. Stand 10.F40, Daily at 4pm. Info.