Who Owns the Truth? Copyright, Control & the Future of Image Licensing (Celebrating 50 Years of BAPLA)

Join the image industry’s most important conversations — plus an exclusive evening celebration in London’s iconic IWM Churchill War Rooms to celebrate 50 Years of BAPLA.

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Where: IWM Churchill War Rooms, Clive Steps, King Charles Street, London, SW1A 2AQ

When: Thursday 25 September 2025

‍Ticket includes:

• Full-day access to keynotes & expert panels
• BAPLA’s 50th Anniversary Party
• After-hours entry to Churchill War Rooms (worth £33!)
• A special moment of recognition for those who’ve shaped our industry...

Panel Highlights Include:

• ‍Quiet Pioneers: Women Shaping the Visual Record
  How women are reshaping authorship, AI and visual memory across generations.‍
• Authenticity & Ethics in the Age of AI Imagery
  Deepfakes, metadata, misinformation: what’s next for truth in visual media?‍
• Copyright in Crisis? Collective Solutions for a New Era
  Generative AI, creative rights and how we protect fair licensing for the future.‍
• License to Last: The Past, Present & Future of Image Rights
  What does future-proof licensing look like? This panel tackles ethical innovation in an era of rapid tech shifts.‍

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‍Featuring experts from:
Lee Miller Archives • DACS • PA Media • Bridgeman Images • Topfoto • Cultura AI • Camera Press • AOP • BCC • PICSELid and more...

🔍 See Full Line-Up here →

Celebrate BAPLA’s 50th in style.
Marking 50 years of image licensing with an exclusive evening party right in the heart of the historic Churchill War Rooms. Join for an evening of connection, celebration and to raise a glass (or more) with industry friends, peers and in tribute to some of the individuals who have dedicated their lives to the image licensing world. Expect drinks, canapes, great company… and a few surprises you won’t want to miss.

Tickets are selling fast - secure your spot now as places are limited!

Sponsorship Opportunities at BAPLA FOCUS 2025

Want to put your brand in the spotlight? Exclusive sponsorship opportunities are available‍

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Why Sponsor?

• Premium brand visibility before, during and after the event
• Join our current Sponsors, PICSEL-id and Bridgeman Images, to position your company as a leader in copyright, licensing, metadata/DAMs expertise and AI-driven efficiency
• Showcase your innovations - from tech solutions to archival treasures
• VIP Access & tailored brand exposure in the historic IWM Churchill War Rooms, a one-of-a-kind venue
• Exclusive networking with top agencies, libraries, licensing professionals, tech experts and those shaping policy and industry standards

Download the sponsorship prospectus by clicking the link below and please contact us to discuss custom opportunities 👇

Please send your enquiries to admin@bapla.org.uk.

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