CEPIC 2025 Agenda

For more than 20 years, CEPIC has proudly hosted the world’s largest annual networking event for the visual media industry.

CEPIC 2025: Agenda

Day 1
Time
Type
Topic
Speakers
9:00
  -  
17:00
Table Area
Table Area Day 1

The Table Area is the hub of networking at CEPIC 2025, open all three days from 09:00 to 17:00.

10:45
  -  
11:30
Panel
Diversity of Licensing Options

Moderated by: Gilles Devicq. A key panel at CEPIC 2025, Diversity of Licensing Options, will explore whether simpler licensing models drive better business outcomes. Experts will discuss the value of different licensing structures—RM vs. RF, uniqueness, quality, and the distinctions between editorial and commercial use—offering insights into the evolving landscape of content licensing.

11:30
  -  
12:30
Highlight
Speed Dating

Sponsored by: BikiniLists & PICSEL | Organised by: Paul Seheult. Kickstart your day with high-energy networking! Our brand-new Speed Dating sessions provide the perfect opportunity to introduce yourself and your business in quick, structured conversations. Open to all CEPIC 2025 attendees! To register, contact p.seheult@cepic.org

12:30
  -  
14:00
Social Event
Lunch

14:00
  -  
14:45
Keynote Speech
The Frontline Fight Against Disinformation and Verification in Visual Media

Join Éric Baradat, AFP’s Director for Photography, as he delivers a powerful keynote on the frontline fight against disinformation in visual media. Drawing from decades of experience in global photojournalism, he will explore the critical role of verification, the challenges of combating fake imagery, and the evolving techniques used to uphold truth in an AI-driven world.

15:00
  -  
15:45
Panel
Framing the Truth: Fighting War Disinformation Through Image Verification

In partnership with EANA | Moderated by: Alexandru Giboi. This panel will explore the critical role of image verification in combating war disinformation, highlighting both challenges faced by photojournalists and strategies that ensure the authenticity and accuracy of visual content in conflict reporting. This Panel is organised in cooperation with EANA, the European Alliance of News Agencies.

15:45
  -  
16:30
Panel
Postlicensing How Infringement Tracking Supports Your Revenue And Your Marketing

Sponsored by: PicRights | Moderated by: Alexander Karst. Discover how post-licensing and infringement tracking can become powerful tools for both revenue generation and brand protection. Moderated by Alexander Karst of Die Bildbeschaffer, this session will showcase real success stories, exploring how businesses have leveraged infringement detection to not only recover lost income but also strengthen their market presence.

16:45
  -  
18:30
Workshop
New world of SEO Workshop

In this 90-minute workshop we will discuss the evolving landscape of SEO in the age of AI, exploring how search engines like Google interpret and prioritise content. Our experts will discuss AI-driven search results, Google Discover, and essential best practices to ensure visibility and engagement in an ever-changing digital ecosystem.

19:00
  -  
21:00
Social Event
Welcome Apéritif

Enjoy a Welcome Drink and Canapés as you meet international colleagues at our Opening Reception. Don’t miss the magical sunset on the terrace at 20.50 H

Day 2
9:00
  -  
17:00
Table Area
Table Area Day 2

The Table Area is the hub of networking at CEPIC 2025, open all three days from 09:00 to 17:00.

9:30
  -  
10:15
Panel
Building An Effective Distribution Network

Moderated by: Gilles Devicq. Here we will explore the role of local distributors in a global marketplace and how they add value through regional expertise and services. Industry leaders will share insights on licensing strategies, partnerships, and the key lessons learned from working with global distribution networks.

10:30
  -  
11:15
Panel
Overview of B2C Market

Moderated by: Gilles Taquet. This panel will provide a broad overview of the B2C market, exploring key trends, opportunities, and challenges.

11:30
  -  
12:30
Highlight
Speed Dating

Sponsored by: BikiniLists & PICSEL | Organised by: Paul Seheult. Our Speed Dating sessions return for another round of rapid-fire networking, giving you the chance to meet even more industry professionals. Whether you’re following up on yesterday’s conversations or making fresh connections, this structured format ensures valuable introductions in just a few minutes per meeting. Open to all CEPIC 2025 attendees! To register, contact p.seheult@cepic.org

12:30
  -  
14:00
Social Event
Lunch

14:00
  -  
14:30
Panel
What is Digital Watermarking—and What Can It Do for You?

Moderated by: Paul Melcher. Think metadata can protect your images? Think again. As unauthorized use rises and authenticity grows critical, photo agencies need tools that go deeper. This session demystifies digital watermarking—what it really is, how it works, and what it can actually do. From detecting infringements and tracing leaks to verifying authenticity and tracking market usage, we’ll cover the real-world use cases that matter. Hear directly from agencies using Imatag’s invisible watermarking today—and what they’ve discovered about where their images go, and who’s using them.

14:45
  -  
15:30
Pitch
Pitch Presentations | AI for Good Presentation of AI Tools to Streamline Business

Sponsored by: Wirestock | Moderated by: Andrea Stern. This session will be devoted to AI for Good: all companies proposing useful AI tools are eligible for a five-minute presentation.

15:30
  -  
16:30
Legal Panel
Legal Panel on Legislation

Moderated by: Katherine Briggs. This one-hour legal panel will provide a comprehensive update on key AI-related legislation worldwide, including the UK’s AI proposals and TDM exception, the EU AI Act Code of Practice, and the evolving AI Fair Use cases in the USA. Experts will discuss the impact of these regulations on copyright, liability, and the future of licensing in the digital age.

16:45
  -  
17:30
Open discussion
Authencity Working Group: Presentation of Results (CEPIC Working Group)

Moderated by: Valérie Théveniaud-Violette. What is a “real” image? What is a “good” or “ethical” GenAI dataset? Are news photographers the only “real” photographers? Do you want to know what a CEPIC working group has to say about it? A CEPIC working group has attempted to define "Authenticity”. Want to know where we landed? Come find out! Moderator is Valérie Théveniaud-Violette

Day 3
9:00
  -  
17:00
Table Area
Table Area Day 3

The Table Area is the hub of networking at CEPIC 2025, open all three days from 09:00 to 17:00.

10:00
  -  
11:00
Panel
To Opt-In, or to Opt-Out: That Is the Question

Moderated by: Isabelle Galy. The process of opting-out requires significant effort, resources, and often comes with trade-offs in terms of lost income or further complications, making it a very difficult challenge for many rightsholders. This session will explore existing possibilities workable for rightsholders and the propositions stemming from the AI Act and AI developers. It will also look at alternative opt-in technical solutions.

11:00
  -  
11:45
Panel
How to License for AI Training?

Moderated by: Anna Dickson. This session will tackle one of the most pressing questions in the industry: how to effectively license content for AI training. Drawing from real-world negotiations, experts will explore licensing models, the viability of collective licensing as an alternative to AI scraping, and strategies for ensuring fair compensation for rights holders."

12:00
  -  
12:30
Lightning talks
Lightning Talks in Cooperation with IPTC

Organised in collaboration with the industry standards group IPTC, hear short presentations and pitches from IPTC member organisations and others on new ideas and new technologies that can help you to do business in this fast-changing industry.

12:30
  -  
14:00
Social Event
Lunch

14:00
  -  
15:15
Panel
Implementation of Media Provenance and C2PA

Moderated by: Brendan Quinn

15:30
  -  
16:15
Panel
The Role of Blockchains in the Protection of Image Archives

Moderated by: John Balean. In this panel, we will explore the role of blockchains, and other mechanisms, that preserve provenance, record process, and create trust and transparency in relation to image archives and licensing. This is primarily a response to the rapid circulation of visually convincing Generative AI imagery which has added a new layer of intentional and unintentional disinformation in all forms of media.

16:30
  -  
17:30
Workshop
What's New in Metadata?

In this hands-on session, Brendan Quinn, Managing Director of the IPTC, takes participants through best practices in creating and maintaining image and video metadata. Using the Adobe Custom Metadata plugin and other popular tools, we show how to create and maintain metadata for AI licensing, AI declaration, licensing URLs and more. We also show how IPTC metadata is displayed and used in user-facing products from Google, Apple, Microsoft and others.

20:15
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23:30
Social Event
Annual Industry Party

Location to be disclosed soon!

CEPIC 2025

Book Your Table at CEPIC 2025 | Only 12 Tables Remain

Only 12 tables remain for CEPIC 2025! Download the full list of confirmed companies and book your own table now to boost visibility, host meetings, and secure your spot in the heart of the action.
CEPIC 2025

Shutterstock Returns as Sponsor for CEPIC 2025

Shutterstock returns as a sponsor for CEPIC 2025, supporting a key panel on licensing content for AI training. With seven delegates attending and a dedicated table space, they’ll play a central role in this year’s conversation around the future of visual content and AI.
CEPIC 2025

Thank You to IMATAG – Sponsor of CEPIC 2025

We’re thrilled to welcome IMATAG as a sponsor of CEPIC 2025! They’ll be hosting a panel this year with full details on the topic and speakers, coming very soon.
CEPIC 2025

Book Your Table at CEPIC 2025 – Only 14 Tables Remaining

Reserve your table at CEPIC 2025 - only 14 remaining, including 4 Table Plus options for extra visibility! A table gives you the perfect base to host meetings, network, and make sure people can find you throughout the event.
CEPIC 2025

From Metadata to Media Provenance: Welcoming IPTC to CEPIC 2025

We're proud to welcome IPTC as a valued partner of CEPIC 2025, bringing their expertise in global metadata and media standards to this year’s programme. From lightning talks to hands-on workshops, IPTC’s contributions will help attendees navigate the future of image licensing, AI, and content authenticity.
CEPIC 2025

CEPIC and EANA partner up to strengthen image licensing and trust in visual journalism

CEPIC and EANA are strengthening their partnership in 2025 to promote trust in visual journalism and enhance industry standards for image licensing and copyright protection. This collaboration will be highlighted at CEPIC 2025, featuring a keynote by AFP’s Éric Baradat and a panel on combating war disinformation through image verification.
CEPIC 2025

Thank You to PicRights: Our Silver Sponsor for CEPIC 2025

CEPIC is delighted to welcome PicRights as a Silver Sponsor for CEPIC 2025, continuing their valued support by sponsoring the conference panel on infringement tracking and providing the official event lanyards once again. As a global leader in copyright enforcement services, PicRights plays a vital role in protecting the rights of press agencies, photographers, and visual content creators, and we look forward to connecting with them at this year’s event.
CEPIC 2025

Thank You to FotoArena – Our Official Photo Platform Sponsor for CEPIC 2025

We are thrilled to have FotoArena return as a CEPIC 2025 sponsor, continuing their tradition of hosting the official event photo platform for all attendees. As a leader in news and sports photography and a top Brazilian stock agency, FotoArena ensures that every networking moment, panel discussion, and special highlight from CEPIC 2025 is captured and available for download.

FAQs

If you have questions, be sure to check out our FAQs below, they might have the answers you're looking for! If not, feel free to reach out to us directly at cepic2025@cepic.org

Why should I attend CEPIC 2025?

It is the only event in the visual media licensing industry that offers three days of nonstop networking with visual media professionals from 30+ countries.

The place to attend conferences, roundtables and workshops focusing on the latest developments in the visual media licensing industry.

This is the place to meet agencies’ CEOs and sales representatives, as well as footage suppliers, industry service providers, technology specialists, legal professionals, and the creative minds that innovate the visual media licensing industry, all in one place.

How does CEPIC 2025 work?

CEPIC is all about networking. So to make the most of your participation, you should arrange as many meetings as possible before CEPIC 2025 starts.

After registration and payment, CEPIC will grant you access to the Participants List so that you are able to contact all registered attendees and arrange your meetings.

For higher visibility and comfort for your meeting, you can add a Table to your registration as a delegate for a separate fee.

Why is CEPIC 2025 returning to the South of France ?

It is a blessed area in Europe, sunny, full of culture, good food, and gorgeous landscapes, and importantly it has an international airport. The Nice airport is the second largest airport in France (after Paris). Juan les Pins, en route to Cannes is easily accessible from the Nice airport, by train, bus or taxi. Delegates may easily combine business with pleasure, adding a few days on for the Riviera, Provence, the Alps, Corsica, Monaco and Italy. Finally the Palais des Congrès of Juan-les-Pins is pefectly fit for the purpose of the CEPIC 2025.

Venue: ANTIPOLIS – Palais des Congrès d’Antibes
Address: 60 Chem. des Sables, 06160 Antibes, France

To visit the ANTIPOLIS Summit Center – click here

Still have questions?

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Sponsors of CEPIC 2025

Supported by Industry Leaders

Global players from across the visual media industry, are among our sponsors and partners.