CEPIC 2025 takes place in Juan-les-Pins / Antibes, France
from Monday 12th May to Wednesday 14th May 2025

Introduction to CEPIC 2025

CEPIC 2025 promises even more business opportunities – and more enjoyment – than ever before. Set in the South of France, it’s an unmissable opportunity to network with an array of visual media professionals from across the globe, make contacts and do good business.

When and where

Join us from Monday 12 May to Wednesday 14 May, at the Antipolis Palais des Congrès in Juan-les-Pins. End the event on a high note with our much-anticipated annual industry party on Wednesday evening, a fantastic opportunity to relax and celebrate.

On the agenda

As well as a full schedule of speaking events and discussions, each day will begin with quick-fire ‘speed dating’ meetings to help you go home with more business contacts and leads than ever before.

CEPIC 2025 at a glance

The main theme of CEPIC 2025 is "The Future of Licensing." The Event will feature:

NEW speed-dating sessions for quick introductions and better networking outside of meetings.

Workshops on the new world of SEO, metadata best practice and panel debates on the pros and cons of subscriptions.

Discussions on AI’s impact on RM and a new era for offline, what’s next for collective licensing and new innovations in infringements that protect existing licences.

Tales from the frontline in the fight against disinformation and misinformation in conflict photography.

Industry party to celebrate and connect in a glamorous new venue.

Sponsors of CEPIC 2025

Supported by Industry Leaders

Global players from across the visual media industry, are among our sponsors and partners.

CEPIC 2025

CEPIC 2025 Pitch Presentations | AI for Good - Presentation of AI tools to Streamline Business

CEPIC 2025 introduces a fast-paced Pitch Presentations session on AI for Good, where five companies will showcase innovative AI tools designed to streamline workflows in the visual media industry. With three participants already confirmed, two spots remain open—email us to secure your chance to pitch!
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CEPIC 2025 Panel | Framing the Truth: Fighting War Disinformation Through Image Verification

This powerful panel explores the urgent role of image verification in fighting war disinformation, featuring insights from AFP's Éric Baradat and Ukrainian photojournalist Yuliia Ovsiannikova. Sponsored by EANA and moderated by Alexandru Giboi, the session highlights the real-time challenges of visual journalism in conflict zones.
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CEPIC 2025 Keynote | The Frontline Fight Against Disinformation and Verification in Visual Media

Join AFP’s Éric Baradat for the CEPIC 2025 Keynote as he explores the urgent challenges of disinformation and the essential role of image verification in today’s AI-driven world. With decades of experience in global photojournalism, Baradat offers a powerful look into how the industry is defending visual truth on the digital frontlines.
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Book Your Table at CEPIC 2025 | Only 12 Tables Remain

Only 12 tables remain for CEPIC 2025! Download the full list of confirmed companies and book your own table now to boost visibility, host meetings, and secure your spot in the heart of the action.
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Shutterstock Returns as Sponsor for CEPIC 2025

Shutterstock returns as a sponsor for CEPIC 2025, supporting a key panel on licensing content for AI training. With seven delegates attending and a dedicated table space, they’ll play a central role in this year’s conversation around the future of visual content and AI.
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Thank You to IMATAG – Sponsor of CEPIC 2025

We’re thrilled to welcome IMATAG as a sponsor of CEPIC 2025! They’ll be hosting a panel this year with full details on the topic and speakers, coming very soon.
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Book Your Table at CEPIC 2025 – Only 14 Tables Remaining

Reserve your table at CEPIC 2025 - only 14 remaining, including 4 Table Plus options for extra visibility! A table gives you the perfect base to host meetings, network, and make sure people can find you throughout the event.
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From Metadata to Media Provenance: Welcoming IPTC to CEPIC 2025

We're proud to welcome IPTC as a valued partner of CEPIC 2025, bringing their expertise in global metadata and media standards to this year’s programme. From lightning talks to hands-on workshops, IPTC’s contributions will help attendees navigate the future of image licensing, AI, and content authenticity.

Meet the Speakers for CEPIC 2025

Discover the industry-leading speakers who will be sharing their expertise and vision on the future of visual media licensing, AI, copyright, and more at CEPIC 2025. Click below to view all of this year's Speakers.

Alan Capel

SmartFrame

Alexandru Giboi

European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA)

Anna Dickson

Shutterstock

Brendan Quinn

IPTC

Christina Vaughan

Cultura Creative

Christophe Walter-Petit

Agence France Presse (AFP)

Clinton Nortje

Greatstock Pty Ltd

Frederik Temmermans

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Gilles Devicq

Pond5

Gilles Taquet

Roger-Viollet

Isabelle Wirth

Agence France-Presse (AFP)

James Allsworth

Alamy

John Balean

Topfoto

Jonathan Wells

Sipa USA

Katherine Briggs

Envato

Michael Gottschalk

dpa Picture-Alliance

Nancy Wolff

Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard, LLP

Philippe François

Belga News Agency

Philippe Rixhon

Valunode

Raphaël Richard

Neodia

Reema Selhi

DACS

Sebastian Stober

Otto-von-Guericke-University

Tiffinni Field

European Pressphoto Agency

Valérie Théveniaud-Violette

CEPIC

Yuliia Ovsiannikova

Ukrinform

Éric Baradat

Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Meet the industry

CEPIC 2025 is your chance to meet up to 400 senior leaders from across the visual media industry, from press picture agencies and heritage collections to commercial video production and more. Representatives of trade associations and service suppliers will be there too. You’ll receive a full list of participants after registration and payment, so you can start arranging meetings.

FAQs

If you have questions, be sure to check out our FAQs below, they might have the answers you're looking for! If not, feel free to reach out to us directly at cepic2025@cepic.org

Why should I attend CEPIC 2025?

It is the only event in the visual media licensing industry that offers three days of nonstop networking with visual media professionals from 30+ countries.

The place to attend conferences, roundtables and workshops focusing on the latest developments in the visual media licensing industry.

This is the place to meet agencies’ CEOs and sales representatives, as well as footage suppliers, industry service providers, technology specialists, legal professionals, and the creative minds that innovate the visual media licensing industry, all in one place.

How does CEPIC 2025 work?

CEPIC is all about networking. So to make the most of your participation, you should arrange as many meetings as possible before CEPIC 2025 starts.

After registration and payment, CEPIC will grant you access to the Participants List so that you are able to contact all registered attendees and arrange your meetings.

For higher visibility and comfort for your meeting, you can add a Table to your registration as a delegate for a separate fee.

Why is CEPIC 2025 returning to the South of France ?

It is a blessed area in Europe, sunny, full of culture, good food, and gorgeous landscapes, and importantly it has an international airport. The Nice airport is the second largest airport in France (after Paris). Juan les Pins, en route to Cannes is easily accessible from the Nice airport, by train, bus or taxi. Delegates may easily combine business with pleasure, adding a few days on for the Riviera, Provence, the Alps, Corsica, Monaco and Italy. Finally the Palais des Congrès of Juan-les-Pins is pefectly fit for the purpose of the CEPIC 2025.

Venue: ANTIPOLIS – Palais des Congrès d’Antibes
Address: 60 Chem. des Sables, 06160 Antibes, France

To visit the ANTIPOLIS Summit Center – click here

Still have questions?

Feel free to contact us through our contact page.