Paris, 15 October 2025
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MIPCOM CANNES gathers each October in the international red-carpet capital of Cannes, France, timed to coincide with the peak autumn buying season for new series and production rollouts. Deals get done through a magical mix of pre-scheduled agendas and limitless serendipity, with business opportunities from morning until night, all against the backdrop of the Cannes’ fabled Croisette on France’s Cote D’Azur.
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Honey From Sid Gentle Films Set for World Premiere Screening at MIPCOM CANNES
Cannes, 15 September 2026
Honey, the highly anticipated darkly comedic Cold War thriller from Sid Gentle Films, will make its world premiere at MIPCOM CANNES. It is made by Sid Gentle Films Ltd, part of BBC Studios, for BBC iPlayer, BBC One and ZDF, in association with FIFTH SEASON, which will distribute the series globally.
Angie Harmon to Keynote MIPCOM CANNES’ Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch
MIPCOM CANNES unveils Microdrama & Vertical Content Programme
Los Angeles, 14 September 2026
Law & Order alum Angie Harmon is set to deliver the keynote address at MIPCOM Cannes’ annual Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch, co-hosted by A+E Networks in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter.
MIPCOM CANNES to Host World Premiere of Epic Real-Life Love Story Queen Silvia
Cannes, 10 September 2026
MIPCOM CANNES today announced that Queen Silvia, the highly anticipated drama inspired by the real-life romance of Sweden’s Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf, will be presented as a special world premiere screening at this year’s market. Queen Silvia is produced by Pyjama Pictures and Unlimited Stories for Prime Video DACH and Nordics and German free-tv-broadcaster SAT.1.
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Credit: Becker Films/ Amazon/ Joyn/ Pyjama Pictures
MIPCOM CANNES announces Dentsu as First MIP BrandWorks Headline Partner for 2026
MIPCOM CANNES unveils Microdrama & Vertical Content Programme
Cannes, 8 September 2026
MIPCOM CANNES today announced dentsu as the first Headline Partner of MIP BrandWorks, with Meta joining dentsu across key elements of the BrandWorks programme.
Globo to be Honoured with 2026 MIPCOM Recognition for SDG Impact, Presented in Association with the United Nations
Cannes, 3 September 2026
MIPCOM CANNES today announced that Globo will be honoured with the 2026 MIPCOM Recognition for SDG Impact, presented in association with the United Nations, recognizing the company’s leadership in harnessing the power of media, storytelling and responsible business practices to help advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
BBC & BBC Studios leaders behind Bluey, Dancing with the Stars & Doctor Who to headline at MIPCOM CANNES 2026
Paris, 17 August 2026
Chief Content Officer Kate Phillips, BBC Studios CEO and Chief Creative Officer Global Content Zai Bennett and BBC Studios CEO Brands & Licensing Shelley Macintyre will unpack the strategy behind some of the world's most enduring entertainment franchises
Merzigo and YouTube Join Forces to Co-host the official MIPCOM CANNES 2026 Opening Night Party
Merzigo and YouTube Join Forces to Co-host the official MIPCOM CANNES 2026 Opening Night Party
Paris, 26 August 2026
Merzigo, the global media technology company powering the next era of premium content distribution and monetisation, returns as Headline Partner of the MIPCOM CANNES Opening Night Party, co-hosted in partnership with YouTube and with leading Media Cartographer Evan Shapiro joining as Merzigo’s special guest.
MIPCOM CANNES unveils Microdrama & Vertical Content Programme
MIPCOM CANNES unveils Microdrama & Vertical Content Programme
Paris, 20 July 2026
Featuring headliners Anthony E. Zuiker, creator of CSI, and Holywater Tech's Anatolii Kasianov, alongside executives from RisingJoy, RoseBerry, GammaTime, and other global industry leaders.
Bela Bajaria to Receive the Variety Vanguard Award
Los Angeles, 8 July 2028
Bela Bajaria, chief content officer at Netflix, will receive the Variety Vanguard Award recognizing her contributions to the global content business during this year’s MIPCOM CANNES.
YouTube expands MIPCOM presence as a core growth partner for the global media ecosystem
Paris, 16 June 2026
YouTube returns to MIPCOM CANNES in 2026 with an expanded programme of keynotes, workshops and panels focused on distribution, monetisation and digital growth. Pedro Pina and Justin Connolly will join leading media partners on stage.
MIPCOM CANNES announces UTOPAI STUDIOS as headline partner for inaugural MIP AI Entertainment Forum
MIPCOM CANNES announces UTOPAI STUDIOS as headline partner for inaugural MIP AI Entertainment Forum
Paris, 02 June 2026
Utopai Studios Co-Founder and CEO Cecilia Shen to present an opening day keynote on the future of AI-native entertainment, cinematic storytelling and next-generation studio models.
MIPCOM CANNES launches 'MIP AI Entertainment Forum', bringing AI to the centre of the global media and content business
Paris, 21 May 2026
New MIP AI Entertainment Forum to Unite Studios, Streamers, AI Companies, Creators, Brands and IP Owners Around the Industry’s Biggest Transformation in Decades.
With VERSOS AI, PROTEGE among first confirmed partners
MIPCOM CANNES Launches ‘MIP BrandWorks’ With branded content Pioneer Doug Scott.
Paris, 14 May 2026
MIP BrandWorks gathers Brands, Agencies, Creators, AI innovators and Mainstream Media into a Single B2B Global Marketplace in Cannes to accelerate international entertainment content partnerships.
Read about what happened at MIPCOM CANNES 2025!
Read about what happened at MIPCOM CANNES 2025!
Secuoya Studios to be Honoured with MIP SDG Award, Presented in Association with The United Nations
Paris – 8 October 2025
Inoxtag and Nil Ojeda Join Webedia CEO Christian Bombrun in Main Stage Keynote at MIPCOM CANNES
.png/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.340.193.file/882537941/MIPCOM%20PR%20-%20WEBEDIA%20MIP%20HEADLINER-580x330%20(1).png "James Farrell, Head of International Originals, Amazon MGM Studios and Akihiko Okamoto, President and Representative Director, Yoshimoto Team for Joint Keynote at MIPCOM CANNES")
Paris, 6 October 2025
Sony Pictures Television Chairman Keith Le Goy to Keynote at MIPCOM CANNES
.png/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.340.193.file/882538992/MIPCOM%20PR%20-%20Keith-le-goy-580x330%20(1).png "CEO All3Media Jane Turton to Give Keynote at MIPCOM CANNES")
Paris – 26 September 2025
Creator Economy Supercharges MIPCOM CANNES 2025
.png/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.340.193.file/882539501/Creator%20Economy%20(1).png "MIPCOM CANNES DIVERSIFY TV AWARDS 2024 NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED")
Paris – 11 September 2025
The Miniature Wife Set for Exclusive Monday Night Screening at MIPCOM CANNES
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Paris – 10 September 2025
ZDF Studios' Ku’damm 77 To Have World Premiere at MIPCOM CANNES
Paris – 20 August 2025
First Tranche of Speakers Announced for BrandStorytelling Summit at MIPCOM CANNES
Paris – 8 August 2025
Paramount Global to host World Premiere of new CBS Series Boston Blue at MIPCOM CANNES
Paris – 6 August 2025
Mattel’s Content and Franchise Chiefs to Give Joint Keynote at MIPCOM CANNES 2025
Paris – 22 July 2025
YouTube Joins MIPCOM CANNES 2025 Line-Up
Paris – 17 July 2025
BrandStorytelling Partners with MIPCOM CANNES 2025
Paris – 22 May 2025
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