Next Docs from France
Presented by Unifrance Docs Showcase
Monday 12 October 2026
09:30 - 10:30
Auditorium A
The #1 Marketplace for the Global Entertainment Industry
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CONNECT GLOBALLY.
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12-15 October 2026
Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
HIGHLIGHTS
Monday 12 October 2026
HIGHLIGHTS
Monday 12 October 2026
The entertainment industry is evolving faster than ever.
Discover the new communities, ideas and opportunities shaping this year's edition of MIPCOM and the future of global entertainment.
MIP Headliners: The Next Era of Entertainment
✔ 11.20, Grand Auditorium
MIP Headliner: The Big AI Keynote with Utopai Studios with Cecilia Shen (Utopai Studios), Ken Oh (CJ ENM Studios), and Cynthia Littleton (Variety)
✔ 12.00, Grand Auditorium
MIP Headliner – Redefining Broadcast: The RTL + YouTube Partnership with Pedro Pina (YouTube), Stephan Schmitter (RTL), and Evan Shapiro (ESHAP)
✔ 15.30, Grand Auditorium
MIP HEADLINER: Banijay Entertainment: The Next Chapter… with Jeff Zucker (Chairman, Banijay Entertainment; CEO, RedBird IMI), Marco Bassetti (Chief Executive Officer, Banijay Entertainment), and Cynthia Littleton (Co-Editor in Chief, Variety)
✔ 17.00, Grand Auditorium
MIP HEADLINER: MIPCOM CANNES x Variety Vanguard Award with Bela Bajaria (Chief Content Officer, Netflix) and Cynthia Littleton (Co-Editor in Chief, Variety)
MIP BrandWorks: Brands Meet Entertainment
✔ 9.00, Majestic Hotel
MIP BrandWorks: CXO Summit
in partnership with Kynetic Media Ventures & IPX — By invitation only
✔ 14.00, MIP Creative Hub Sports
IP: The Next Chapter with Paul Martin (Box to Box Films), Adam Cohen (Sidemen Productions), Tom Miceli (Goalhanger), and David Freeman (Kynetic Media Ventures)
✔ 15.30, MIP Creative Hub
Branded Entertainment 2.0: When Purpose Meets Premium Production
with Lydia Goomansingh (Fremantle), Douglas Scott (UNXNOWN), Kirstin Falk (Breakwater Studios), Alicia Parker (Tishman Speyer/Rockefeller Center), and Geneva Wasserman (dentsu Entertainment)
✔ 16.15, Grand Auditorium
MIP Headliner – Small Screens, Big Impact: Inside the Vertical Drama Boom
with Cathy Boxall (dentsu), Shekhar Deshpande (Meta), Kevin Batchelor (Electric Robin), and Manori Ravindran (The Ankler)
MIP AI Entertainment Forum: AI takes centre stage
✔ 10.05, MIP Innovation Lab
The Next Chapter in AI Training Data: The Shift to Specialized Video Data & Provenance
presented by Versos AI
✔ 10.25, MIP Innovation Lab
Monetize the Content Storm: How AI Can Turn Your Catalogue into Predictable Cash Flow
presented by BB Media Group
✔ 10.45, MIP Innovation Lab
MIP AI Entertainment Forum – Training Data Deals: How AI Companies Are Licensing Filmed Entertainment presented by Protege
✔ 15.00, MIP Innovation Lab
MIP AI Entertainment Forum - From Experiment to Enterprise: How Entertainment Groups Are Making AI Work with Timothy Shey (Electrify), Mike Dzierza (Banijay Entertainment), Pauline Butor (Webedia-Elephant), and James Duffen (Imaginae Studios)
Creators shaping the next generation of entertainment
✔ 10.05, MIP Innovation Lab
The Next Chapter in AI Training Data: The Shift to Specialized Video Data & Provenance
presented by Versos AI
✔ 10.25, MIP Innovation Lab
Monetize the Content Storm: How AI Can Turn Your Catalogue into Predictable Cash Flow
presented by BB Media Group
✔ 10.45, MIP Innovation Lab
MIP AI Entertainment Forum – Training Data Deals: How AI Companies Are Licensing Filmed Entertainment presented by Protege
✔ 15.00, MIP Innovation Lab
MIP AI Entertainment Forum - From Experiment to Enterprise: How Entertainment Groups Are Making AI Work with Timothy Shey (Electrify), Mike Dzierza (Banijay Entertainment), Pauline Butor (Webedia-Elephant), and James Duffen (Imaginae Studios)
WORLD PREMIERE SCREENINGS
WORLD PREMIERE SCREENINGS
Honey - World Premiere Screening
Presented by FIFTH SEASON
Monday 12 October 2026
18:00 - 19:15
Grand Auditorium
A first look at the new BBC and ZDF series that goes deep undercover in 1980s East Berlin to explore a shadowy world of counterespionage and risky but irresistible relations.
SCREENINGS & SHOWCASES
SCREENINGS & SHOWCASES
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FRESH CONTENT CHINA
Presented by China Pavilion
Monday 12 October 2026
10:30 - 11:30
Auditorium K
Silent Nava
presented by Beta Film
Monday 12 October 2026
11:30 - 12:30
Auditorium A
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K-Ani IP Showcase
presented by KOCCA
Monday 12 October 2026
13:30 - 14:30
Auditorium K
Reality Check: A New Era of Unscripted Formats
Presented by BBC Studios
Monday 12 October 2026
14:30 - 15:30
Auditorium A
SHOWCASE SHANGHAI
Presented by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism
Monday 12 October 2026
15:30 - 16:30
Auditorium K
SHOWCASE SHANGHAI
Presented by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism
Monday 12 October 2026
15:30 - 16:30
Auditorium K
Japanese Format Showcase:
Treasure Box Japan
Presented by BEAJ
Monday 12 October 2026
16:00 - 17:00
Hi5 Studio
''The Interrogator"
Presented by Lionsgate Entertainment
Monday 12 October 2026
16:30 - 17:30
Auditorium A
Merzigo x YouTube x MIPCOM CANNES Opening Night Party
Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes 
from 19.00
The Opening Night Party marks the start of MIPCOM CANNES 2026 with an exclusive evening bringing together the global entertainment community. In partnership with Merzigo and YouTube, this flagship event offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, discover new partnerships, and reconnect with peers from across the international content landscape.
Set against the iconic backdrop of Cannes, the evening blends networking, celebration and the energy of a market at the forefront of global entertainment.
Join us as we kick off MIPCOM CANNES 2026 with an unforgettable gathering that brings the industry together from the very first night.
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Sunday Highlights
The Ankler Future of Entertainment Award & Pre-Opening Headliner with Dhar Mann Studios
With Dhar Mann, entrepreneur, filmmaker and founder of Dhar Mann Studios, Dhar Mann Studios CEO Sean Atkins and Janice Min, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of The Ankler.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR MIPCOM CANNES 2026
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Matchmaking at MIPCOM CANNES
Palais 1 – Matchmaking Area
Exclusively open to producers, comissionners and buyers - Pre-registration required
Use the dedicated Matchmaking platform to connect with potential partners and schedule 30-minute meetings in advance.
You can also take part in dedicated matchmaking sessions onsite:
- Scripted: Monday 12 October | 15:00 – 16:00
- Unscripted: Tuesday 13 October | 15:00 – 16:00
- Vertical & Microdrama: Wednesday 14 October | 11:45 – 12:45
Premium & Prestige Visitors Exclusive
The Premium Lounge
📍Palais 1 – Foyer Debussy
Premium and Prestige badge holders can enjoy the Premium Lounge with catering, Wi-Fi and invite up to three guests.
Buyers Exclusive
Buyers Club
📍Palais -1 – Aisle C
Buyer badge holders can enjoy the Buyers Club, a dedicated space to meet, work and take a break between appointments.
LOCATION & HOURS
LOCATION
Palais des Festivals
1 Boulevard de la Croisette
06400 Cannes, France
HOURS
Monday, October 12 - 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 13 - 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 14 - 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 15 - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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RX Global is a world leader in events and exhibitions. As producer of MIPCOM, RX brings together the world's content industry—connecting broadcasters, streamers, distributors, and creators to do business, forge partnerships, and shape the future of entertainment.