What's on at MIPCOM

The MIPCOM CANNES 2025 conference programme offers a series of curated forward-thinking headliners, workshops, and matchmaking sessions exploring the latest content strategies and industry developments. Take front row seats as global experts share insider insights into new business opportunities, funding models, and partnerships. All designed to ensure you leave with actionable takeaways and connections to help you drive success in 2025 and beyond

Programme overview

WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2025

Variety Vanguard Award

The Variety Vanguard Award recognises television industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to the global business of entertainment and is presented in partnership with MIPCOM CANNES each October in the Palais des Festivals.

This year we are delighted to be recognising the achievements of Marco Bassetti, CEO of content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, the world’s largest independent production and distribution group, and of burgeoning live events business, Banijay Live. With an extensive premium catalogue that includes Survivor, Big Brother, Peaky Blinders, MasterChef, Rogue Heroes, Mr Bean, The Summit, Hunted, Black Mirror, Deal or No Deal, and Good Luck Guys, the combined operations operate across 23 territories globally with a diverse, multi-genre portfolio of 130+ production entities and a live events operation responsible for 1 656 live events and experiences last year.

Presented as part of a keynote interview with Bassetti, it will be preceded by an afternoon of sessions with leading industry players, the 'C-Suite Conversations’, hosted by Variety’s Co-Editor in Chief Cynthia Littleton on Monday 13th October in the Grand Auditorium.

BrandStorytelling at MIPCOM

The days of interruptive ads are behind us. Today’s brands create content that informs, entertains, and truly connects with audiences. This is sparking deeper collaboration among advertisers, agencies, media partners, and creators.

Join us for the BrandStorytelling Summit on Monday, October 13, and Tuesday, October 14, for a dynamic summit designed to:

Unite brands, digital content creators, and television executives.
Foster the nurturing, production, and funding of innovative brand-led stories.
Provide valuable opportunities for showcases, networking, and deal-making.

We are proud to partner with BrandStorytelling - an organization founded by acclaimed producer, publisher, and media entrepreneur Rick Parkhill. Dedicated to supporting, educating, and inspiring brand-funded content. This independent organization unites a vibrant community of brands, directors, agencies, content studios, and platforms to celebrate creative content and nurture the next generation of brand storytellers. Building on a decade-long legacy and a standout partnership with the Sundance Film Festival, past editions have attracted 450+ leading practitioners from global brands (Ancestry, L’Oréal Paris, PepsiCo), top platforms (WBD, Meta, YouTube) and cutting-edge creators (Sean Evans, Rhett & Link).

Through our collaboration, we aim to bring these two worlds together to celebrate innovative storytelling and unlock fresh opportunities for new funding, co-production, and distribution deals for brand-led stories.

High-Impact, Future-Facing Conferences

Access the now and discover the next

Insightful Discussions: Thought leadership panels and discussions focusing on future-facing topics, providing a platform to share insights and forecast industry trends.
Industry Transformation: Sessions which are tailored to explore strategies for financing, distribution, and creative innovation, ensuring participants are well-equipped for the evolving market landscape.

Curated Networking & Matchmaking Opportunities

Meet the right people. Make the right deals.

Global Connections: Experience seamless networking with curated matchmaking, informal gatherings, and themed events. Designed for meaningful interactions, the market connects you with influential industry global decision-makers - ensuring you meet the right people and secure the right deals.

Focused Collaborations: From intimate meetups to large-scale networking sessions, MIPCOM provides endless opportunities to build lasting partnerships that drive your projects and propel your business forward.

Cutting-Edge Showcases & Screenings

First Glances. Global Debuts. Unforgettable Moments.

From dazzling red-carpet premieres to exclusive industry screenings, MIPCOM is the premier stage for showcasing fresh programming and emerging IP across every genre. We provide the ideal platform where international buyers can uncover the next global hit, ensuring that every standout moment is seen and celebrated.

Immersive Spaces

The MIP Innovation Lab: Where ideas meet the future.
This is MIPCOM's dedicated space for next-generation storytelling and technological breakthroughs - spanning AI, FAST, streaming, virtual production, and more. Positioned at the heart of the Palais, it brings together cutting-edge tech companies and content creators at the intersection of content, technology, and shifting audience behaviours. With dedicated summits on AI and global streaming strategies and top-tier matchmaking events, the MIP Innovation Lab is designed to help businesses adapt, identify new opportunities, form essential partnerships, and unlock additional revenue streams.

The MIP Creative Hub: Where creativity takes centre stage.
Previously the renowned MIP Producers Hub, The MIP Creative Hub is positioned on the Cannes beachfront within the MIPCOM perimeter, it’s where creativity meets opportunity. You can immerse yourself in a vibrant network that brings together international producers and creators. And, discover new universes, connect with potential partners, and be inspired to push the limits of what’s possible in content creation as you explore cutting-edge approaches to content financing, creation, and production. The MIP Creative Hub is where you forge strategic partnerships that transcend traditional boundaries and unlock collaborative potential.

Speaking opportunities at MIPCOM 2025

Are you a thought leader, industry expert, or visionary in the world of television and digital content? MIPCOM CANNES invites you to share your insights, innovations, and expertise with a global audience of media professionals, content creators, and decision-makers.

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