Today, a pivotal new report by the Culture, Media and Sport Committee has been released calling for better support and compensation for creators, through a statutory scheme to pay them for their copyright, and the establishment of new support mechanisms for freelancers. One of the standout recommendations from the report is the implementation of The Smart Fund, which is aimed at compensating creators for private copying of their content.

CEPIC is thrilled to announce BRIA as one of the sponsors for the upcoming CEPIC Congress 2024. BRIA, a leading organisation dedicated to ethical AI solutions, will be playing a pivotal role in shaping discussions on the ethical use of AI during the congress.

We are delighted to introduce Franck Bardol, an esteemed Associate Professor and Deep Learning Instructor, who will be taking the stage as a keynote speaker at the upcoming CEPIC Congress 2024. Join us on Thursday, May 16th, for an engaging keynote conversation titled "The limits of AI, Ethics and the protection of intellectual property," where Franck will share his profound insights into the complex intersection of artificial intelligence, ethical considerations, and intellectual property rights.

We are thrilled to introduce Craig Peters, CEO of Getty Images, who will be gracing the stage as a keynote speaker at the upcoming CEPIC Congress 2024. Join us on Wednesday, May 15th, for an insightful keynote conversation titled "What’s next for the creative stock industry?" where Craig will share his invaluable expertise and vision for the future of content licensing.

We are excited to share a significant development in the realm of news media standards: Google LLC has officially become a Voting Member of the International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC), a global technical standards body for the news media.

Topfoto, the historical picture agency and archive established in 1927, is embarking on an exciting journey with a fresh brand identity. As the world moves into the digital age, Topfoto reaffirms its commitment to authenticity, exclusivity, and commercial ingenuity, making it easier than ever for image buyers and creatives to access its extensive archive.

CEPIC is delighted to announce that for the sixth year in a row, Google will be sponsoring the annual Congress and reaffirming its commitment to support the visual content licensing industry.