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Meet the Sponsors Supporting CEPIC 2025

As we prepare to welcome professionals from across the visual media industry to CEPIC 2025, we would like to extend our deepest thanks to our confirmed sponsors and partners whose support makes this year’s event possible. Taking place from 12–14 May 2025 in Juan-les-Pins, France, CEPIC 2025 will focus on the theme “The Future of Licensing”, bringing together leading voices in image licensing, copyright, AI, and media innovation.

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We’re proud to work alongside an incredible group of industry supporters who share our mission to drive innovation, elevate standards, and strengthen the future of the visual content sector.

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🥈 Silver Sponsor | PicRights‍

A long-standing CEPIC member, PicRights returns in 2025 as our Silver Sponsor. They will once again be sponsoring the official CEPIC lanyards, and this year they are also sponsoring our conference session: "How Infringement Tracking Supports Your Revenue and Marketing" – a session dedicated to real-world case studies and effective strategies for post-licensing.

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🥉 Bronze Sponsors | Alamy & IMAGO

‍We are delighted to welcome Alamy and IMAGO as Bronze Sponsors for this year’s event.

Alamy brings its inclusive, global creative culture to CEPIC once again, sponsoring this year’s event t-shirts – available to collect upon registration.
IMAGO, one of the world’s leading photo agencies, will sponsor the official event bags, making their return after a successful 2024 sponsorship.

Learn more about Alamy
Read more about IMAGO

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💬 Speed Dating Sponsors | BikiniLists & PICSEL‍‍

New for 2025, we’re introducing CEPIC Speed Dating, and thanks to the generous support of BikiniLists and PICSEL, this exciting format is already drawing strong interest. With 35+ delegates already signed up, it’s proving to be a standout opportunity for dynamic networking and rapid introductions.

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Speed Dating takes place at 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM on Day 1 and Day 2.
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‍Find out how to sign up here

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🤝 Strategic Partners | EANA & IPTC

We are also honoured to work in collaboration with the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA), and the International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC). These partnerships bring essential thought leadership and cutting-edge expertise to this year’s agenda:

EANA – Day 1

Keynote by Éric Baradat (AFP): A powerful talk on disinformation and image verification in visual media.
Panel: Framing the Truth: In partnership with EANA, this panel will explore the frontline role of visual journalism in the fight against war-related misinformation, featuring special guest Yuliia Ovsiannikova, Ukrainian war photojournalist.

IPTC – Day 3

Lightning Talks: Fast-paced presentations from IPTC members and innovators across the media sector.
Media Provenance & C2PA: An industry update on metadata transparency and image authenticity.
Workshop: What’s New in Metadata: Hosted by Brendan Quinn, this practical session explores best practices for AI licensing, metadata management, and how IPTC standards are implemented across major platforms.

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See the full agenda here
Read more about EANA | Read more about IPTC

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📷 Photo Platform Sponsor | Fotoarena

Returning for another year, Fotoarena will be providing a dedicated photo platform for CEPIC 2025 attendees. This allows delegates to easily access and download official photos from the event—a valued resource made possible through their ongoing support.

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We’re incredibly grateful to all our 2025 sponsors and partners for their continued support and belief in our mission to build a sustainable and ethical future for the image licensing industry.

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More sponsors and announcements coming soon!
Stay tuned as we continue to update this page with new partners and details.

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