The IBC Conference in Amsterdam happens next month, with key themes this year being the Business of Broadcasting, Content Creation and Innovation and Technology Advancements.

IBC is the leading global tradeshow for professionals engaged in the creation, management and delivery of broadcasting media and entertainment. The event’s exhibition and agenda setting conference encompasses the latest developments in broadcasting, mobile TV, IPTV, digital signage and R&D.

IBC2011 takes place at the Amsterdam from 8 – 13 September.

One of the annual highlights of IBC is the prestigious awards ceremony. The IBC Awards recognise those who have made a real contribution to the industry and whose careers have had a positive impact on its future direction.

Hot Topics on the Conference agenda this year include:

Connected TV & Devices: How is the primary TV screen being co-opted by industry players and what does this mean to broadcasters? 

3D@IBC: What are the continued challenges of the acquisition, production, transmission and distribution of stereoscopic content? 

Sports: Exploring the technical, economic and creative challenges facing sports broadcasters in meeting changing audience expectations and behaviour 

Advertising: New Funding Models for Broadcasting: Will product placement, targeted ads or multi-screen advertising deliver life-saving revenues to commercial broadcasters? 

Next Generation Workflows: How do you get the best out of hosting data remotely and what are the risks?

A full program can be viewed at http://www.ibc.org/page.cfm/link=431

To register, click the link below.