IBC2021 Cancelled due to COVID-19

By Mark J. Pescatore
( Systems Contractor News )
published

Increased cases and civil unrest contributed to the decision.

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IBC cancelled its in-person IBC2021 (opens in new tab) event on Nov. 23, less than two weeks before the show was scheduled to start in Amsterdam. Show officials cited “growing concerns” about the COVID-19 situation in The Netherlands, which has seen a surge in cases in recent weeks as well as civil unrest from citizens rioting in protest to COVID-19 restrictions. IBC will now focus on IBC Digital, a platform that was launched in October to encourage interaction between exhibitors and attendees.

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Mark J. Pescatore
Mark J. Pescatore
Content Director

Mark J. Pescatore, Ph.D., is the content director of Systems Contractor News. He has been writing about Pro AV industry for more than 25 years. Previously, he spent more than eight years as the editor of Government Video magazine. During his career, he's produced and hosted two podcasts focused on the professional video marketplace, taught more than a dozen college communication courses, co-authored the book "Working with HDV," and co-edited two editions of "The Guide to Digital Television."