CEPIC 2026 Agenda

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

CEPIC 2026: Agenda

Day 1
Time
Type
Topic
Speakers
9:00
  -  
19:00
Table Area
Table Area Day 1

The Table Area is the heart of CEPIC networking, offering reserved spaces for focused business meetings.

10:45
  -  
11:30
Panel
What's Next For Our Industry?

The speakers will explore what clients are asking for today, how rights and usage are evolving, and where the biggest opportunities and pressure points are for licensors and licensees.

11:30
  -  
12:30
Highlight
Speed Dating

Organised by: Paul Seheult. Kickstart your day with high-energy networking! After last year’s incredible success, Speed Dating returns to CEPIC 2026, giving you the perfect chance to introduce yourself and your business through quick, structured conversations. Open to all CEPIC 2026 attendees. To register, contact p.seheult@cepic.org.

12:30
  -  
14:00
Social Event
Lunch

14:00
  -  
14:45
Presentation
The Vision Behind the Abaca and Paris Match Strategic Alliance

This session brings together the two leaders who shaped the deal to explain the vision behind the partnership and what it means for the wider sector.

15:00
  -  
15:30
Keynote
Navigating AI in Media: A Legal Perspective

With a distinguished career spanning the Danish Court of Impeachment, Netflix, and now the Danish Press Publications’ CMO, Karen Rønde brings a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective to digital policy and media rights.

15:30
  -  
16:30
Panel
Who Controls Creativity? AI, Copyright, and the Future

This panel brings together representatives from both sides of the debate, rightsholders and tech companies, to discuss whether copyright is helping drive innovation or holding it back.

16:45
  -  
18:30
Panel
Are Neighbouring Rights applicable to AI ?

19:00
  -  
21:00
Social Event
Welcome Apéritif

Join us for a warm welcome from CEPIC’s new President, Gilles Devicq and unwind with a drink and light canapés as you catch up with colleagues from around the world.

Day 2
9:00
  -  
18:00
Table Area
Table Area Day 2

The Table Area is the heart of CEPIC networking, offering reserved spaces for focused business meetings.

9:30
  -  
10:15
Keynote
AI Licensing: Emerging Models and Trends

Founder of AI licensing consultancy Muwzo and previously a senior executive at Meta, Disney, and Warner Music Group, Ritch Sibthorpe will unpack the opportunities and challenges facing rights holders as AI reshapes the creative industries.

10:30
  -  
11:30
Panel
Responsible AI: Ethics, Diversity, and Accountability

This panel examines how to develop and use AI responsibly, ensuring fairness, transparency, and inclusion.

11:30
  -  
12:30
Highlight
Speed Dating

Organised by Paul Seheult. Join this fast-paced networking hour to meet a wide range of visual media professionals and build new industry connections. Open to all attendees. Register via p.seheult@cepic.org

12:30
  -  
14:00
Social Event
Lunch

14:00
  -  
14:30
Panel
When AI Meets Copyright: Infringement or Innovation

With AI-generated content on the rise, copyright infringement is a pressing issue. This panel examines whether traditional image theft concepts still apply, how rights are challenged and defended, and implications for creators, agencies, and platforms.

14:30
  -  
15:00
Pitch Forum
The Pitch Forum: AI and Security

Rapid-fire five-minute presentations from leading companies in data protection, encryption, secure hosting, and robots.txt solutions designed to block AI bots.

15:15
  -  
16:30
Workshop
AI-Powered Tools: Production and Ingestion

Explore AI technologies transforming content creation, editing, and distribution. Experts highlight cutting-edge tools, workflows, and techniques that streamline production.

16:45
  -  
17:30
Workshop
AI-Powered Tools: Post-Production, Metadata, and Search

This follow-up to the previous session will focus on leveraging AI for metadata management, content organisation, and asset cleanup.

Day 3
9:00
  -  
18:00
Table Area
Table Area Day 3

The Table Area is the heart of CEPIC networking, offering reserved spaces for focused business meetings.

10:00
  -  
11:00
Panel
How Asia Pacific Is Adapting to AI Disruption

Asia Pacific is at the forefront of Gen AI adoption in media. This panel examines why the region leads in AI impact and how local players, creators, agencies, and platforms, are responding.

11:00
  -  
11:45
Workshop
Smarter Production: Leveraging AI in Media

Artificial intelligence is transforming audiovisual production, enabling the creation of images, shots, and sequences that were previously impossible due to time or budget constraints. This workshop goes beyond the hype to show how AI can complement existing production roles rather than replace them.

12:00
  -  
12:30
Pitch Forum
The Pitch Forum: AI and Productivity

Five-minute presentations from companies developing tools and technologies that enhance creative workflows, streamline operations, and boost industry-wide efficiency.

12:30
  -  
14:00
Social Event
Lunch

14:00
  -  
14:45
Keynote
EU Regulations for AI and Media: What Matters Now

This keynote will cover the latest legislative developments, compliance requirements, and their implications for content production, licensing, and AI-driven workflows.

15:00
  -  
16:00
Panel
Tackling Fake News: Image and Source Verification

This panel focuses on the tools and strategies for verifying images and sources in an era of rapidly spreading misinformation.

16:15
  -  
17:45
Panel
Fake News Solutions: Labelling and Trust Mechanisms

This follow-up session examines labelling, certification, and other measures designed to combat misinformation.

20:00
  -  
23:30
Social Event
Annual Industry Party

End CEPIC 2026 in style with our Annual Industry Party, taking place on Friday evening. Location to be announced soon!

CEPIC 2025

Speed Dating Returns for CEPIC 2026!

After a hugely successful debut at CEPIC 2025, our lively Speed Dating sessions are returning for a second year! This fast-paced morning event proved a brilliant way to make new connections, and we can’t wait to bring the energy back for CEPIC 2026.
CEPIC 2025

Stay at the Meliá Valencia for CEPIC 2026

Get ready for CEPIC 2026 in style at the beautiful Meliá Valencia, the tallest building in the city and our official event hotel. Delegates can enjoy exclusive discounted rates, available only through our special booking link, so be sure to secure your room early!
CEPIC 2025

CEPIC 2026: AI Challenge as an Opportunity – Coming to Valencia, Spain!

CEPIC 2026 is heading to Valencia, Spain, 6–8 May 2026, with the theme “AI Challenge as an Opportunity.” After three successful years in Juan-les-Pins, this vibrant Mediterranean city will host three days of networking, innovation, and industry insights.

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 cepic2026@cepic.org

Why should I attend CEPIC 2026?

CEPIC is the leading international event for the visual media licensing industry, bringing together agencies, distributors, photographers, footage suppliers, legal experts, technology providers, and creative professionals from 30+ countries.

Over three days, you’ll enjoy nonstop networking, insightful panels and workshops, and countless opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow your business. Whether you’re looking to make new contacts, discover the latest innovations, or deepen existing partnerships, CEPIC 2026 is where the global visual media community meets.

How does CEPIC 2026 work?

CEPIC is all about networking and opportunity. Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive access to the Participants List, allowing you to arrange meetings in advance and make the most of your time at the event.

Many delegates choose to book a dedicated table (available for an additional fee) to hold their meetings in comfort and gain greater visibility throughout the conference. Plus, our popular Speed Dating sessions, which debuted in 2025 with over 60 participants, will return in Valencia, offering an energetic and fun way to meet new contacts each morning.

Why is CEPIC 2026 heading to Valencia?

After three fantastic years in Juan-les-Pins, our delegates told us it was time for a new destination, and Valencia, Spain, was the clear favourite. Voted one of Europe’s most liveable cities, Valencia offers sunshine, culture, and outstanding hospitality, along with easy international access via its airport and high-speed rail links.

Our new venue, the Meliá Valencia, is the tallest building in the city and perfectly equipped to host our growing community with state-of-the-art facilities and vibrant surroundings. Expect the same warm CEPIC atmosphere, now in one of Spain’s most dynamic and inspiring cities.

Venue: Meliá Valencia
Address: Avenida Cortes Valencianas 52, Valencia, Spain

Still have questions?

Feel free to contact us through our contact page.

CEPIC 2025 Sponsors

Supported by Industry Leaders

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