IBC2026 explored the role of sport in the technological evolution of media and entertainment. The event brought together sports organisations, broadcasters, rights holders and technology providers at RAI Amsterdam.
Luke Combs closed his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour with three consecutive concerts at Wembley, held between 31 July and 2 August 2026 in front of approximately 90,000 people each night. Guinness World Records recognised him as the first solo country artist to headline a concert at the stadium.
On 7 and 8 October, La Nave in Madrid will once again bring together professionals, technicians and companies from the audiovisual industry for a new edition of AVL SUMMIT by AFIAL.
Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures, added to Scène de Nuit’s lighting inventory in 2025, have become a key element of the Dystopia Festival’s visual identity.
Since its opening in October last year, Arena Guadalajara has continued to impress. And it is easy to see why: it is the second-largest arena in Mexico. With a modern design and a capacity of 20,000 people, it stands out against the landscape thanks to its 17-metre circular roof, which creates a striking silhouette against the sky.
IBC 2026 brought together companies, professionals and creators in Amsterdam to examine the transformation of the audiovisual industry. Artificial intelligence, new production tools, the creator economy and the transition to IP infrastructures were among the event’s main highlights.
Nvidia has expanded its AI for Media technology suite at IBC 2026, aimed at audiovisual production, broadcast and streaming. The new developments focus on incorporating artificial intelligence directly into workflows to analyse, verify and enhance video content in real time.
Amid the growing need for news organizations to verify the origin and integrity of visual content, Sony joined forces with Reuters to unveil an innovative newsroom workflow at IBC 2026.
iKOANALYTICS combines operational information from channels distributed via satellite with consumption metrics obtained from connected TV environments. The aim is to analyse both signal delivery and audience usage from a single platform.
Yamaha announces its DM5 series of professional digital mixers, alongside a range of new utility input and output devices. These products have been developed with a forward-thinking concept, helping users create systems that meet both current and future needs.
The transition of broadcast infrastructures from SDI-based architectures to IP environments is creating new requirements for studios, outside broadcast vehicles and live production systems. Synchronisation, redundancy, multicast management and interoperability between manufacturers are among the aspects that need to be considered.
The number 13 may be considered unlucky by some, but for British pop icons Take That, their thirteenth tour, The Circus Live - Summer 2026, has proved anything but.
ETC announces the addition of the HPU+ to the Hog hardware range. This new and improved hybrid processor can function either as a rack-mounted console or as a DMX processor connected to another Hog family console.
LDI has announced a new selection of professionals who will make their debut as speakers at its 2026 edition. The specialists will join the LDInstitute and LDInnovation Conference programmes, whose agendas have already been published.
The AVIXA Foundation has selected the recipients of the 2026 Michael Vergauwen Scholarships. The selection reflects some of the disciplines attracting the new generation of professionals: networked AV, educational integration, control systems, event production, immersive technologies and lighting.
DAS AUDIO is strengthening its international growth strategy with an expanded presence in the UK, one of the world’s most important and competitive professional audio markets.
Shure participated in IBC 2026 with a selection of technologies designed for broadcast and audiovisual production workflows. The company showcased solutions for audio capture, wireless monitoring and AI-powered audio processing.
