Conferences
At the heart of the conference are member presentations: candid, in-depth looks at projects, creative strategies, and business insights you won’t hear anywhere else. We share successes and challenges openly, knowing that trust is the foundation of our community. Case studies, trend deep-dives, and honest discussions spark new thinking and reveal practical solutions that members can take back to their own markets.
Alongside these presentations, the program features panel discussions with leading industry talent and guest speakers covering everything from creative storytelling to emerging distribution models. Beyond the conference room, connections deepen over shared meals, cultural excursions, and evenings in distinctive venues — from celebrated restaurants to hidden local gems — that make each host city unforgettable.
“"For me, the IQ Annual Conference is the heart of membership. At a conference, we share with all the world, what is so precious for us; our own strategy, business, questions and challenges."
Charles Drouin, IQ VP CorporateTulipes Films, Paris France
“"This is a date our members eagerly await: to have the opportunity to share what the year has been for each one of us. We are partners, friends, colleagues who support and learn from each other during those intense seven days."
Jean SharonyWhiskey Co., Los Angeles, USA
“"The IQ conference provides opportunities to build your business, develop relationships and learn from others. In a nutshell, it is an experience not to be missed."
Peter-Christian FueterC Films, Zurich, Switzerland
IQ Conferences To Date
2024 Atlanta
2023 Budapest
2022: Edmonton
2021: Virtual Conference
2020: Virtual Conference
2019: Dublin
2018: Paris
2017: Mexico City
2016: Miami
2015: New Delhi
2014: Reykjavik
2013: Montreal
2012: Panama
2011: Sydney
2010: Prague
2009: Hawaii
2008: Quito
2007: New Jersey
2006: Tallinn
2006: Tallinn
2005: Shanghai
2005: Shanghai
2004: Los Angeles
2003: Norway
2002: Regina
2001: Amsterdam
2001: Amsterdam
2000: Boston
1999: Dusseldorf
1998: Vancouver
1997: Sweden
1996: Nashville
1996: Nashville
1994: New York
1992: Queenstown
1991: Washington, DC
1990: Bruges
1989: Budapest
1988: Banff
1987: Rio de Janeiro
1986: Virginia
1984: San Francisco
1983: London
1982: Houston
1980: Vermont
1979: Copenhagen
1974: Ottawa
1966: First Meeting of Officers Matt Farrell Graeme Fraser Walter Klein
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR 2025 CONFERENCE?
October 5 - 10, 2025
As much as it is for members, the Annual IQ Conference is equally an opportunity to reach out to some of the most active and interesting filmmakers from around the world.
Over an intense week of business learning and creative exchanges, IQ conferences involve leading guest speakers, panel discussions, workshop sessions, member presentations, new technologies and screenings. In addition to showcasing the best of the Conference Host members’ industry and locale.
