12-15 October 2026

Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France

The Gateway to the Global Media and Content Business

Connecting mainstream media, creators, platforms, AI and brands - all in one place

Connecting mainstream media, creators, platforms, AI and brands - all in one place

Registration is now open, Early Bird rate available from €1,550

Registration is now open, Early Bird rate available from €1,550

MIPCOM CANNES unveils Microdrama & Vertical Content Programme

MIPCOM CANNES unveiled new programme additions for its 2026 edition, bringing together many of the executives, creators and companies at the forefront of the industry’s transformation.

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.

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Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria to Be Honoured at MIPCOM CANNES 2026

Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer at Netflix, will receive the 2026 Variety Vanguard Award, presented by Variety and MIPCOM CANNES, in recognition of her contribution to the global entertainment industry.

The award will be presented on the opening day, as media and content executives gather in Cannes to explore the future of entertainment, new business models and opportunities.

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YouTube expands MIPCOM presence as a core growth partner for the global media ecosytem

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, Vice President, YouTube EMEA, and Justin Connolly, Vice President, YouTube Global Head of Media & Sports, will join leading media partners on stage to share insights and perspectives.

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Where the next Stories take shape

MIPCOM CANNES is the gateway to the global content and media business where studios, platforms, broadcasters, creators, brands and AI innovators choose to meet each year.

As the industry reshapes, MIPCOM CANNES 2026 is where these shifts become business - forming partnerships, unlocking new revenue and developing the next generation of content.

Anchored by the world’s leading studios and distributors, at the heart of it all is storytelling - how it is created, financed, distributed and experienced across every screen.

What’s new for 2026

MIP BrandWorks

Bringing together brands, marketers, creators, studios and rights holders to develop, finance and scale brand-funded storytelling across every genre and screen.

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MIP AI Entertainment Forum

Connecting the global media industry by turning AI innovation into real business opportunities, with a focus on creation, production/workflow, and licensing.

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The World’s Global Content Place Confirmed Exhibitors

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MIP CREATIVE HUB

From Creative Vision to Commercial Reality.

This central beachfront hub is where creativity meets opportunity, bringing together international producers and creators.

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MIP INNOVATION LAB

Tech-Focused,
Creatively Driven.

A central hub for next-generation storytelling and tech innovation, spanning AI, online video monetisation + Microdrama. It connects tech leaders and content creators to drive partnerships and new revenue.

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CURATED CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

High-Impact, Future-Facing Conferences

Built to turn insight into action, bringing together industry leaders to explore the forces reshaping the global content business.

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NETWORKING & MATCHMAKING

It Only Takes
One Conversation

Experience seamless networking with a results-driven matchmaking platform designed for meaningful connections and commercial growth.

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This is MIPCOM CANNES

10,600+

Participants

3,300+

Buyers

+100

Countries

350 Stands

Lead the conversation.
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Are you shaping the future of the global content business? MIPCOM CANNES invites industry leaders, innovators, and dealmakers to share the ideas driving television, streaming, and cross-platform storytelling forward.

We’re looking for bold, relevant perspectives on the trends, strategies, and partnerships transforming the industry from content creation and distribution to new business models and technology.

Have a session idea or panel to propose?
Submit your application and join the conversations that matter.