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This year, IPTC’s Spring Meeting (14–16 May) will take place immediately after CEPIC 2025, offering attendees an extended week of industry discussions and networking. IPTC members can attend "IPTC Day" at CEPIC 2025 for free, featuring sessions on AI opt-out, copyright protection, metadata, and more, followed by IPTC’s own in-depth meetings on the latest developments in metadata, AI, and image licensing.

Time is running out to secure your Early Bird Discount for CEPIC 2025—register by 18 February and save! Join us 12–14 May in the South of France for an unmissable event exploring The Future of Licensing, featuring speed-dating networking, expert-led workshops, AI & rights management discussions, and a glamorous industry party.

EPA Images has appointed Vicente Poveda as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), where he will lead Sales, Marketing, and Business Development globally. With 25 years of media industry experience, including leadership roles at ddp media and dpa, Poveda brings expertise in international business and commercial strategy to drive EPA Images’ growth and global expansion.

We’re excited to welcome Wesog Systems as a new member! Specialising in AI-driven image recognition, Wesog provides innovative tools for media companies, stock agencies, and graphic editors to streamline image indexing, enhance search accuracy, and safeguard copyright integrity.

We’re excited to welcome Trufo as a new CEPIC member! As a tech startup specializing in cryptographic watermarking, Trufo empowers content creators to protect their digital assets with durable, provable copyright and provenance information, ensuring trust and security in an evolving AI landscape.

IMAGO is proud to sponsor Berlinale 2025, supporting the international film and documentary community through key events like the Archive Market and EFM DocLunch. Their participation highlights a commitment to fostering creativity, industry connections, and providing access to their extensive archive of images and videos.

The Digital Media Licensing Association (DMLA) is hosting an exclusive webinar with Brenda Milis, Adobe’s Principal of Consumer and Creative Insights, as she unveils the top visual trends of 2025—the styles shaping commercial success and driving consumer engagement.

We’re thrilled to welcome Morena Pixels as the newest member of CEPIC! Their mission to close the representation gap in stock media and provide high-quality, ethically sourced content for AI training aligns perfectly with our commitment to diversity and innovation in the industry.