The opening panel at CEPIC 2025 takes a look at the ever-evolving world of content licensing, exploring RM vs. RF, editorial vs. commercial use, and what today’s clients really want. Join leading voices from across the industry as they unpack whether simplifying licensing models truly leads to better business.

Generative AI is rapidly disrupting the stock photo industry, offering fast, customizable visuals that undercut traditional licensing models and reduce demand. As agencies adapt by licensing data to tech giants, concerns grow over long-term sustainability, revenue erosion, and the legal uncertainty surrounding AI-generated content.

CEPIC 2025 introduces a fast-paced Pitch Presentations session on AI for Good, where five companies will showcase innovative AI tools designed to streamline workflows in the visual media industry. With three participants already confirmed, two spots remain open—email us to secure your chance to pitch!

This powerful panel explores the urgent role of image verification in fighting war disinformation, featuring insights from AFP's Éric Baradat and Ukrainian photojournalist Yuliia Ovsiannikova. Sponsored by EANA and moderated by Alexandru Giboi, the session highlights the real-time challenges of visual journalism in conflict zones.

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Join AFP’s Éric Baradat for the CEPIC 2025 Keynote as he explores the urgent challenges of disinformation and the essential role of image verification in today’s AI-driven world. With decades of experience in global photojournalism, Baradat offers a powerful look into how the industry is defending visual truth on the digital frontlines.

Media leaders from AFP, BBC, and Media Cluster Norway gathered in Paris to champion stronger collaboration on image metadata and provenance, highlighting the vital role of the C2PA standard in protecting authentic visual journalism. With support from IPTC, the workshop emphasised the urgency of ensuring transparency and trust in an era of AI-generated content.

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.