Can't join us in person? Join us online with our Virtual Access Pass.

Introduction to CEPIC Virtual Access

CEPIC Virtual Access allows you to join the global visual media community without the need to travel. Streamed live from the event, you'll have access to three days of keynote presentations, expert panel discussions and workshops, keeping you connected to the conversations shaping the future of the visual media industry, wherever you are in the world.

Virtual tickets for CEPIC 2027 in Juan-les-Pins will be available when registration opens later this year.


When and how to join

Join online from wherever you are in the world. With a virtual pass, you'll have access to live-streamed keynote presentations, panel discussions and workshops throughout the event.

Can't make every session? No problem. All recordings are available after the event, so you can catch up on the discussions that matter most to you, whenever it suits your schedule.

On the agenda

Enjoy a full programme of keynote presentations, panel discussions and workshops featuring leading voices from across the global visual media industry. Each year's programme is carefully curated to explore the topics, opportunities and challenges shaping the industry, with insights from experienced speakers, CEPIC members and subject matter experts.

As a virtual delegate, you'll have access to every live-streamed session, with the opportunity to submit questions during selected discussions and engage with the conversations as they happen.

Get your Ticket

Can't join us in person? Our virtual pass allows you to take part from anywhere in the world.

Join us online for three days of keynote presentations, expert panels, workshops and industry discussions, streamed live from the event. It's the perfect way to stay connected with the visual media community if you can't travel, while still benefiting from the knowledge, insights and conversations taking place.

Virtual tickets for CEPIC 2027 in Juan-les-Pins will be available when registration opens later this year.

Sponsors of CEPIC 2025

Supported by Industry Leaders

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

CEPIC 2026

CEPIC 2026 Ticket Sales Update

Ticket sales for CEPIC 2026 in Valencia will now open on 19 January, with access links sent directly to all CEPIC 2025 attendees. Find out what to expect from three days of networking, debate, and collaboration under the theme “AI Challenge as an Opportunity.”
CEPIC 2026

CEPIC 2026 Theme: AI: Challenge as an Opportunity

CEPIC 2026 will explore how artificial intelligence is already reshaping the visual media licensing industry, while addressing the legal, ethical, and commercial challenges it brings. Through 15+ conferences and workshops in Valencia, the programme examines AI as both a challenge and an opportunity for the future of the industry.
CEPIC 2026

Lounge Spaces at CEPIC 2026

The CEPIC Lounge Spaces sit at the heart of the venue, offering a relaxed environment for informal meetings, ongoing conversations, and spontaneous networking throughout the three-day event. Lounge sponsorship provides high-visibility brand presence in one of the most active areas of CEPIC 2026.
CEPIC 2026

CEPIC 2026 Website Updated: Programme Now Live & Call for Speakers and Sponsors

The CEPIC 2026 website has been updated with an early preview of the conference programme, outlining three days of discussions, workshops, networking, and social events in Valencia under the theme AI Challenge as an Opportunity. We are now inviting speakers and sponsors to get involved and help shape CEPIC 2026.
CEPIC 2026

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 2026

Alternative Accommodation for CEPIC 2026 Delegates

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 2026

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.

Meet the Speakers of CEPIC 2026

CEPIC 2026 brought together an exceptional line-up of industry leaders, innovators and experts to share their insights on the future of visual media licensing, AI, copyright, technology and the evolving challenges facing our industry.

Planning for CEPIC 2027 is already underway. If you're interested in speaking, hosting a panel discussion or sponsoring a session at next year's Congress in Juan-les-Pins, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact us at cepic2027@cepic.org.

Abhi Chaudhuri (LinkedIn)

LinkedIn

Alexandru Giboi (EANA)

European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA)

Alex Peron (Narrative Coders)

Narrative Coders

Andreas Genz (dpa)

dpa picture alliance

Andrea Stern

ASA Ltd

Andy Parsons (Adobe/C2PA)

Adobe

Anna Dickson (Google)

Google

Antonella Fresa (Photoconsortium)

Photoconsortium International Association

Antonios Baris (IFRRO)

IFRRO

Arturo Perez Amores (Wesog)

Wesog System

Boniface de Champris (CCIA)

Brussels office of the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA)

Brad Malcolm (EyeQ Imaging)

EyeQ Imaging

Cecilia Butini (Journalism Trust Initiative)

Journalism Trust Initiative

Chris Emmerson (Caption Pro)

Caption Pro

Christina Vaughan (Cultura Creative)

Cultura Creative

Christophe Walter-Petit (AFP)

Agence France Presse (AFP)

Meet the industry

CEPIC is your chance to meet up to 400 senior leaders from across the visual media industry, from press picture agencies and heritage collections to commercial video production and more. Representatives of trade associations and service suppliers will be there too. You’ll receive a full list of participants after registration and payment, so you can start arranging meetings.