Horizon Europe gave us the opportunity to complete a feedback survey which will be used to implement the key strategic orientations in the Horizon Europe strategic plan 2025-2027. Review this post to view the survey submitted on behalf of FEP, CEPIC, IMPALA and VGE by Enrico Turrin, Deputy Director of the Federation of European Publishers.

DMLA are kindly offering CEPIC members free tickets to their upcoming webinar 'The Future of Responsible AI' sponsored by Vaisual on Wednesday 5th June at 10 AM.

All the pictures of CEPIC 2024 including those of the annual industry party at the villa Djunah are now available on two platforms. Links are provided in this post.

Creativity Works!, Europe's premier coalition representing vibrant cultural and creative sectors, is celebrating 10 years of fostering creativity and cultural diversity. Their latest manifesto, covering 2024-2029, outlines a bold vision for the future of Europe’s creative industries. With a geographically diverse membership that spans writers, book publishers, music publishers, film producers, broadcasters, and video game companies, this coalition is committed to promoting creativity, enhancing cultural diversity, and protecting intellectual property rights in both physical and digital realms.

As you may remember, CW! submitted a contribution to the Belgian consultation on the implementation of NIS2 in December 2023. This was an opportunity to reiterate our DSA position on public access to the WHOIS database. Some members have brought to our attention that Sweden was now consulting stakeholders on the same matter (until 28th May).

We are excited to introduce our final speaker for this year's CEPIC Congress, Lucia Hasbach, a dynamic leader and creative visionary who will bring her extensive expertise to our closing session focusing on the environmental implications of AI, the evolving visual vocabulary for climate change, and the importance of corporate responsibility.

We are pleased to announce Valérie Théveniaud-Violette as our co-moderator and speaker for the upcoming roundtable discussion on "State of the Industry and What CEPIC Can Do for You." Valérie brings a wealth of experience and expertise gained from her extensive career in the media and photography industry. Join us for an engaging discussion led by Valérie and Veneta Bullen, where we'll explore the latest industry trends and strategies for navigating the future of visual content on Friday, May 17th at 10.00 AM CET.

Join Lars Modie as he moderates our session on Thursday, May 16th at 16:00 CET. This legal conference promises insightful discussions on the intersection of law and technology, featuring esteemed guest speakers such as Robert Kneschke, Serguei Fomin, Brendan Quinn, Franck Bardol, Nancy Wolff, and Katherine Briggs.