IBC Confirms December For 2021 Show Following industry consultation, the IBC Partnership Board says that December is the best date in terms of safety and industry readiness to engage. “Our conclusion is based on the results of the recent IBC exhibitor and visitor surveys and macro evidence of Europe opening up for business,” said Michael Crimp, IBC chief executive. By Mark K. Miller | May 25, 2021 | 9:34 a.m. ET. IBC today announced that IBC2021 will take place on Dec. 3-6 at The RAI in Amsterdam. The announcement follows a decision at yesterday’s IBC Partnership Board meeting to move the event from its usual September slot.