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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Wednesday 14 October 2026
The entertainment industry is evolving faster than ever.
Discover the new communities, ideas and opportunities shaping this year's edition of MIPCOM and the future of global entertainment.
MIP Headliners: Audiences, vertical content & what's next
✔ 10.30, Grand Auditorium
MIP Headliner – The Whole Consumer: Following Audiences From the Couch to the Loo
with Evan Shapiro (ESHAP)
✔ 11.00, Grand Auditorium
MIP Headliner – PIVOT! Why Every Entertainment Company Needs a Vertical Strategy
with Tanya Cohen (Made By Us Studios), Sammie Hao (Crazy Maple Studio), Anatolii Kasianov (HOLYWATER TECH), and Scott Roxborough (The Hollywood Reporter)
✔ 16.00, Grand Auditorium
MIP Headliner – The Future of Entertainment
with Dennis Papirowski (TikTok) and Maureen Kerr (Kerr Partners)
MIP AI Entertainment Forum: Turning content into value
✔ 9.30, MIP Innovation Lab
From Archive to Audience: How Leading Media Companies Activate their IP presented by Moments Lab, with Fred Petitpont (Moments Lab)
✔ 9.50, MIP Innovation Lab
When Your Content Catalogue Behaves Like a Business presented by Social Department, with Jonathan Verk (Social Department)
✔ 11.45, MIP Innovation Lab
AI: The Evolving Production Landscape presented by Ampere Analysis, with Guy Bisson (Ampere Analysis)
✔ 12.05, MIP Innovation Lab
From Content to Cash: Reimagining Entertainment in the Age of AI presented by Huanyu Entertainment, with Le Yang and Xuefei Liu (Huanyu Entertainment)
Vertical Storytelling: The next global opportunity
✔ 9.00, Verrière Grand Auditorium Global Microdrama & Vertical Leaders’ Summit with Maria Rua Aguete (Omdia), Scott Brown (Second Rodeo Productions), Timothy Oh (COL Group), Cassandra Yang (RJ RisingJoy), Stephen Liu (NetShort), and Lior Friedman (Roseberry) — By invitation only
✔ 14.00, MIP Innovation Lab
Beyond The Gold Rush: What’s Next In Vertical Storytelling with Stephen Liu (NetShort), Vivian Yin (Y+X Entertainment), Hasret Ozcan (Inter Medya), and Jay Blumenfield (Jay & Tony Show Productions)
✔ 15.15, MIP Creative Hub
Creators Connect: Vertical Originals with Scott Brown (Second Rodeo Productions), Dawn Yang (TikTok), Sandra Ouaiss (Webedia-Elephant), Tanya Cohen (Made By Us Studios), and Sophie Taitt (Taitt Media)
From Factual Leaders to Creator-Led Entertainment
✔ 11.40, MIP Creative Hub
The Power Brokers: Inside The Business Of Creator-Led Entertainment with Joe Lamb (Arcade), Rich Bloom (Tubi), Tyler Chou (CreatorArq), and Pippa Lambert (HELLCAT)
✔ 12.20, MIP Creative Hub
State of the Factual Nation with Amanda Groom (The Bridge), Matt Creasey (Banijay Rights), Cecilie Olsen (ITV Studios), Mark Reynolds (Fremantle), Kate Ward (BBC Studios), and Beatrice Rossmanith (Mothership Media Consultancy)
✔ 14.30, MIP Creative Hub Creators Connect: From Multi-Platform Success to FAST: Fearne Cotton x Samsung TV Plus with Fearne Cotton (Happy Place), Chris Gregory (Samsung TV Plus), and Athena Witter (Engine Pop)
MIP Creative Hub Happy Hour
MIP Creative Hub Happy Hour
Hosted by Tubefilter, TikTok
Hosted by Tubefilter, TikTok
MIP Creative Hub
from 17.00
Wednesday, 14th October
Join Tubefilter and TikTok at the MIP Creative Hub for an hour of networking and conversation with the creator economy community.
Connect with creators, platforms and industry leaders as the worlds of digital content and entertainment come together at MIPCOM CANNES 2026.
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MIPCOM CANNES 2026
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and content market
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€1,950 + VAT
HIGHLIGHTS & WRAP-UP
Wrap-up Day 2
Wrap-up Day 1
Daily News 3
Daily News 2
Daily News 1
Photo Library
Preview Magazine
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Sunday Highlights
The Ankler Future of Entertainment Award & Pre-Opening Headliner with Dhar Mann Studios
With Dhar Mann, entrepreneur, filmmaker and founder of Dhar Mann Studios, Dhar Mann Studios CEO Sean Atkins and Janice Min, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of The Ankler.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR MIPCOM CANNES 2026
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Prepare your Market on the MIPCOM CANNES Company Hub
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✔ Explore the Participants Directory
✔ Discover the full programme with the Sessions Directory
✔ Build your personal agenda
Matchmaking at MIPCOM CANNES
Palais 1 – Matchmaking Area
Exclusively open to producers, comissionners and buyers - Pre-registration required
Use the dedicated Matchmaking platform to connect with potential partners and schedule 30-minute meetings in advance.
You can also take part in dedicated matchmaking sessions onsite:
- Scripted: Monday 12 October | 15:00 – 16:00
- Unscripted: Tuesday 13 October | 15:00 – 16:00
- Vertical & Microdrama: Wednesday 14 October | 11:45 – 12:45
Premium & Prestige Visitors Exclusive
The Premium Lounge
📍Palais 1 – Foyer Debussy
Premium and Prestige badge holders can enjoy the Premium Lounge with catering, Wi-Fi and invite up to three guests.
Buyers Exclusive
Buyers Club
📍Palais -1 – Aisle C
Buyer badge holders can enjoy the Buyers Club, a dedicated space to meet, work and take a break between appointments.
LOCATION & HOURS
LOCATION
Palais des Festivals
1 Boulevard de la Croisette
06400 Cannes, France
HOURS
Monday, October 12 - 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 13 - 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 14 - 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 15 - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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RX Global is a world leader in events and exhibitions. As producer of MIPCOM, RX brings together the world's content industry—connecting broadcasters, streamers, distributors, and creators to do business, forge partnerships, and shape the future of entertainment.