Time is running out to secure your Early Bird Discount for CEPIC 2025—register by 18 February and save! Join us 12–14 May in the South of France for an unmissable event exploring The Future of Licensing, featuring speed-dating networking, expert-led workshops, AI & rights management discussions, and a glamorous industry party.

On the occasion of the AI summit that took place in Paris on 10 and 11 February 2025, CEPIC added its voice to that of nearly 40 organisations representing rights holders calling on AI companies to respect fundamental rights, including copyright and related rights. This requires effective and complete transparency towards the holders of rights over the protected works and content used to train the AI models. The latter are to conclude licences within the framework of authorisations duly negotiated with the holders of rights.

EPA Images has appointed Vicente Poveda as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), where he will lead Sales, Marketing, and Business Development globally. With 25 years of media industry experience, including leadership roles at ddp media and dpa, Poveda brings expertise in international business and commercial strategy to drive EPA Images’ growth and global expansion.

The U.S. Copyright Office issued a report on the copyrightability of works created by artificial intelligence (AI), analyzing whether such works could be protected under copyright law. Here are the key points from the report.

We’re excited to welcome Wesog Systems as a new member! Specialising in AI-driven image recognition, Wesog provides innovative tools for media companies, stock agencies, and graphic editors to streamline image indexing, enhance search accuracy, and safeguard copyright integrity.

We’re excited to welcome Trufo as a new CEPIC member! As a tech startup specializing in cryptographic watermarking, Trufo empowers content creators to protect their digital assets with durable, provable copyright and provenance information, ensuring trust and security in an evolving AI landscape.

IMAGO is proud to sponsor Berlinale 2025, supporting the international film and documentary community through key events like the Archive Market and EFM DocLunch. Their participation highlights a commitment to fostering creativity, industry connections, and providing access to their extensive archive of images and videos.

The Digital Media Licensing Association (DMLA) is hosting an exclusive webinar with Brenda Milis, Adobe’s Principal of Consumer and Creative Insights, as she unveils the top visual trends of 2025—the styles shaping commercial success and driving consumer engagement.