Events

IBC2026 unveils strategic partnership with EIT Culture & Creativity to drive next-generation innovation

London, UK, February 25, 2026 – IBC today announced a new strategic partnership with EIT Culture & Creativity – the institutional partnership for culture and creativity, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) – appointing it as its European Innovation Partner for 2026. Announced at the IBC Accelerator Media Innovation Programme’s Kickstart Day 2026, the partnership reflects the two organisations shared commitment to advancing the broadcast and audiovisual industry and has the potential to meaningfully accelerate collaborative progress. Together, the two organisations aim to create clearer pathways from proof-of-concept to deployment across the global media and entertainment (M&E) ecosystem – starting with the Accelerator Programme.

Middle East Space Conference 2026 Returns to Muscat as a Strategic Platform for Regional Growth

Paris, France, December 19, 2025 — The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of the Sultanate of Oman (MTCIT) and Novaspace announce the second Edition of the Middle East Space Conference (MESC), taking place from January 26 to 28, 2026, in Muscat, Oman, under the patronage of His Highness The Deputy Prime Minister for Relations and International Affairs and the Special Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, HRH A’Sayyed Asa’d Bin Tariq Al Said. 

China to host ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 in Shanghai

Geneva, Switzerland December 1, 2025 - ​​​​​​The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is p announced that the next Radiocommunication Assembly (RA-27) and World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) will take place in Shanghai, China, from 11 October to 12 November 2027.​

The Things Conference

 

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 6, 2025 -- The 8th Annual The Things Conference took place recently in Amsterdam. The event, always the place to be to discover the latest developments in the LoRaWAN world, this year broadened its scope to incorporate a wider range of IoT technologies. Perhaps representing the maturity of the market and pervasiveness of IoT devices and deployments, there were fewer splashy technology announcements; however, the message was clear about the opportunities still available for innovators, even in this busy space.

Novaspace Recognizes 2025 Excellence Award Winners in Satellite Connectivity, Earth Observation, and Startup Challenge at World Space Business Week

Paris, France,September 19, 2025 – Novaspace recognized the 2025 winners of its Annual Excellence Awards and the WSBW Startup Challenge during the 28th edition of the World Space Business Week (WSBW). This year’s event broke all records, bringing together over 1,600 participants from 600+ organizations and 57 countries, alongside close to 300 high-level speakers, reaffirming WSBW as the premier gathering for global space and satellite decision-makers. 

Novaspace and the Occitanie Region Launch the Inaugural Space Summit for a Resilient Future in 2026

Paris, France, September 17, 2025  Novaspace, with the support of the Occitanie Region, will host the inaugural Space Summit for a Resilient Future on May 12–13, 2026 in Toulouse, France. This international gathering will convene more than 500 leaders, policymakers, industry executives, and end users from across the global space value chain to explore how space can drive a more resilient, sustainable, and innovative future. 

The IAF World Space Award – Honoring the Pinnacle of Excellence in Space at IAC 2025

Paris, France, August 1, 2025 – The International Astronautical Federation (IAF)  announced the recipients of its most prestigious award: the IAF World Space Award 2025. As the IAF’s highest honor, traditionally described as the “Oscar in Space”, this award is presented to individuals and teams whose outstanding contributions have made a lasting global impact on space science, technology, law, medicine, or management.

How the Space Industry Can Help Future-Proof Life on Earth – International Experts Gather in Dubai to Discuss

Dubai, UAE, May 12, 2025 - Decision makers and policy pioneers from the space sector will gather in Dubai to discuss trends and challenges in the new space economy at SATExpo Middle East 2025, which takes place from May 13 to 15, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Global Media and Technology Community Gears Up to Drive Innovation, Collaboration and Business Connection at IBC2025

London, UK,  May 12, 2025 – IBC2025 is now open for registration, with the global media, entertainment and technology community set to gather at the RAI Amsterdam from 12–15 September. As the industry’s most important international platform, IBC drives innovation, collaboration, and real-world business success across the content and technology ecosystem. With a dynamic four-day exhibition and a three-day conference, IBC2025 promises to connect professionals from across the media and entertainment (M&E) landscape – from broadcasters and streamers to tech pioneers and content creators.

First-ever Edition of SATExpo Middle East to Spotlight Innovations Shaping Global Space and Satellite Industry

Dubai, UAE, May 9, 2025--SATExpo Middle East 2025 launches as the premier regional event for the space and satellite industry, in response to industry demand for a specialised platform for innovation and collaboration. Set to take place from May 13 to 15, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), SATExpo has grown out of long-running B2B event CABSAT. While the annual edition of CABSAT covers a wide spectrum of broadcast, content, and digital media, SATExpo zeroes in on critical applications across aviation, maritime, government, telecom, energy, and emergency response sectors.