IBC 2026 brought the global media and broadcast industry together once again in Amsterdam.
Throughout the event, BCE showcased new technologies and solutions addressing key industry challenges —from the next evolution of Media-as-a-Service and cloud sovereignty to the announcement of a strategic agreement with Broadcasting Center Africa.
Across the media supply chain, BCE designs, builds, integrates and operates media environments tailored to the evolving needs of its customers.
BCE at IBC 2026 Highlights
A Preview of What’s Next for Media-as-a-Service
At IBC 2026, BCE offered a preview of the next evolution of Media-as-a-Service.
Organized around live events, channels and content libraries, the portal is designed to make it easier to access connected applications and view relevant workflow and service information in context.
The preview showed the direction BCE is taking: extending its existing media services with a clearer view of the content, applications and operations involved.
Building a Sovereign Cloud Media Supply Chain
At IBC 2026, BCE showcased sovereign cloud media workflows.
BCE designs, integrates and operates the media environment around each customer’s specific workflows and operational requirements, connecting the technologies and services needed.
Combined with sovereign European cloud infrastructure, this approach enables organizations to modernize their media operations while maintaining sovereignty, flexibility and control.
Broadcasting Center Europe and Broadcasting Center Africa Announce a New Strategic Agreement
BCE and Broadcasting Center Africa chose IBC – International Broadcasting Convention — where our industry comes together — to announce a new agreement between Broadcasting Center Africa and Broadcasting Center Europe.
Broadcasting Center Africa has selected BCE to support the development of its technology capabilities within MediaCity Mauritius, with the ambition of creating a technology epicentre for Africa’s media and content industry.
Looking Beyond IBC 2026
The conversations in Amsterdam reinforced a common theme: technology alone is not enough. The future of media depends on combining the right technologies with operational expertise to turn innovation into reliable media services and help media organizations navigate what comes next.
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IBC 2026 in Pictures
A look back at some of the moments, conversations and people that made IBC 2026 a memorable edition for BCE.
