IBC2026 | Amsterdam

IBC2026 is the world’s most inspiring content and technology event. It draws together the global media, entertainment and technology industry for a compelling live experience that enables every attendee to gain critical insights, share expertise and unlock business opportunities. Created ‘by the industry, for the industry’ – a principle established on its founding in 1967 that carries through to today – IBC has continued to evolve with each new trend and technology over its 58-year history. Attracting representatives from 24 countries in its first year, IBC now welcomes exhibitors, speakers and visitors from more than 170 nations.

Exhibitors and attendees from across the globe present and explore game-changing solutions to the industry's biggest challenges. The event connects major broadcasters, content owners, rightsholders, and service providers with the pioneering companies developing the technology tools of tomorrow.

Join us for the IBC Show 2026!
Maxon is thrilled to present the latest releases and have the experts who will share their workflow tips and tricks using Maxon One products at the demo stations.

Maxon will have a booth at the event, please come say hi and get a chance to meet the Maxon team at booth 7.B24 in hall 7.

Use the Customer Code IBC5151 to register for a complimentary visitor pass.

Artists will present their production workflows exclusively for IBC attendees at the Maxon booth along with special demos from the Maxon Training team. Check out our presentation schedule below.

WWE | Perry Harovas (Director Graphics Technology)
Presentation title: Cinema 4D: Water, Wind and Fire 

With more than 30 years in the VFX and animation industry, Harovas has been honored to work with many industry giants and on world-class projects. An author, artist, speaker, and educator, Harovas remains excited about the advancement of technology and the new visual possibilities it enables.

RTL | Niklas Weidmann (Motion Designer) and Hamish Hutchison (Motion Designer)
Presentation title: NFL Superbowl - In space, no one can hear you scream

Niklas Weidman works as a motion designer and vfx supervisor at RTL Deutschland’s marketing department. After studying arts and biology to become a teacher, he started a traineeship at a design agency. In 2011, he went freelance doing many projects for RTL and joined the company as a full-time employee in 2015. He works in the fields of 3d, compositing, color correction and motion graphics.

Hamish Hutchison is a veteran motion designer with over 15 years of experience in Cinema 4D, crafting cinematic motion graphics and visual storytelling for film and television.

Imaginary forces | Elizabeth Strindberg (Freelance Creative Director) and Ronnie Koff (Creative Director)
Presentation title: No, Sh*t Sherlock, Anatomy of a Title Sequence

Elizabeth Steinberg is an Emmy Award-winning art director, creative director, and motion designer originally from South Africa. After building her career in the United States, she now lives and works from Portugal, collaborating with studios and brands around the world. Her work spans film, television, advertising, and immersive experiences, combining creative direction with hands-on expertise in motion design, 3D, and AI.
Alongside her freelance work, Elizabeth co-founded Martian & Sons, a creative technology studio focused on developing tools and workflows for artists. She is also passionate about education, teaching motion design, 3D, and AI as a visiting professor and through her YouTube channel, Friends of Motion, where she shares practical creative techniques with a global audience.

Ronnie Koff is a five-time Emmy-nominated main title director and designer whose credits include “Palm Royale” (Apple TV+), “Hello Tomorrow!” (Apple TV+), “Candy” (Hulu) and “Foundation” (Apple TV+).

Fall Off the Wall | Hieran Chauhan (Senior Motion Designer) and Mark Wingell (Motion Designer)
Presentation title: Crafted. Fast. From brief to broadcast

FOTW is an independent, female-led and employee-owned creative & production agency powered by a team who love creativity and CGI. Our story began with two mates, who took their love of design and started their own studio in 2002. Fast forward 20 years and we’ve created ads and campaigns for huge clients, ranging from Sky to Samsung, across all screens.

BBC | Mesut Ersoz (Motion Designer) and Ammar Alyasiri (3D Artist and Broadcast Specialist)
Presentation title: Using 3D in BBC verify Stories and Live at Scale: A real-Time Pipeline for the King's Coronation

Mesut Ersoz is a Motion Designer with over 15 years of experience in international media, having worked with organizations such as the BBC and Al Jazeera. His work focuses on creating motion graphics for news, documentaries, investigative journalism, and data visualization. His background includes visual storytelling, team leadership, and project management in multicultural environments. He is a Google-certified post-production instructor with technical expertise in 2D and 3D motion design, as well as mapmaking. He uses Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro for 2D workflows, and Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, Spline, VizRT, and SketchUp for 3D production. Additionally, he applies OSINT and investigative reporting methods to translate complex information into clear visual formats.

Ammar Alyasiri is a 3D Artist and Broadcast Specialist with over 30 years of experience in broadcast news, including roles at Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya, and 18 years with the BBC. His work spans news branding, studio design, and VR/AR production for television. 

In addition, special demos from Maxon Trainers – they will be demo various Maxon tools and workflows:

Jonas Pilz | Elly Wade | Chad Perkins