CEPIC 2025

CEPIC 2025

Join CEPIC 2025 in Juan-les-Pins, France, the leading event for the visual media industry. This year’s theme is The Future of Licensing.

By CEPIC

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Monday, May 12 · 9am - 6pm CEST

Location

ANTIPOLIS - Palais des Congrès d'Antibes

60 Chemin des Sables 06160 Antibes France

Agenda

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Diversity of Licensing Options

A key panel at CEPIC 2025, Diversity of Licensing Options, will explore whether simpler licensing models drive better business outcomes. Experts will discuss the value of different licensing structur...

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Speed Dating

Kickstart your day with high-energy networking! Our brand-new Speed Dating sessions provide the perfect opportunity to introduce yourself and your business in quick, structured conversations. Open to...

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

The frontline fight against disinformation and verification in visual media

Join Éric Baradat, AFP’s Director for Photography, as he delivers a powerful keynote on the frontline fight against disinformation in visual media. Drawing from decades of experience in global photoj...

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Framing the Truth: Fighting War Disinformation Through Image Verification

This panel will explore the critical role of image verification in combating war disinformation, highlighting both challenges faced by photojournalists and strategies that ensure the authenticity and...

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Postlicensing how infringement tracking supports your revenue and your marketi

Discover how post-licensing and infringement tracking can become powerful tools for both revenue generation and brand protection. Moderated by Alexander Kartz of Die Bildbeschaffer, this session will...

4:45 PM - 6:30 PM

New world of SEO Workshop

In this 90-minute workshop we will discuss the evolving landscape of SEO in the age of AI, exploring how search engines like Google interpret and prioritise content. Our experts will discuss AI-drive...

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Welcome Apéritif

Enjoy a Welcome Drink and Canapés as you meet international colleagues at our Opening Reception. Don’t miss the magical sunset on the terrace at 20.50 H

About this event

Welcome to CEPIC 2025 – The Premier Event for the Visual Media Industry
📍 Antipolis, Juan-les-Pins, France
🗓 12–14 May 2025

Join us on the stunning French Riviera for CEPIC 2025, the leading international event for professionals in the visual media industry. Set in the vibrant seaside town of Juan-les-Pins, this year’s event takes place at the Antipolis Conference Centre, just a short stroll from the Mediterranean Sea.


What to Expect:

The theme for CEPIC 2025 is “The Future of Licensing”, and the programme is designed to explore the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the industry. Across three days, you'll gain valuable insights into:

  • The evolving landscape of licensing and copyright
  • The impact of AI on visual content and rights management
  • Collective licensing, metadata best practices, and new SEO strategies
  • Disinformation and image verification in visual journalism
  • Real-world case studies and expert-led discussions


Event Highlights:

✅ Dynamic keynote speeches
✅ Interactive panels and hands-on workshops
✅ Brand new Speed-Dating Networking Sessions
✅ Global networking opportunities with industry leaders
✅ An impressive lineup of speakers from across the visual media world

🔍 View the Full Agenda:
👉 www.cepic.org/cepic/agenda

🎤 Meet Our Speakers:
👉 www.cepic.org/cepic/speakers-cepic-2025

📝 Ready to Join Us? Register Now:
👉 www.cepic.org/cepic/registration

Whether you're a stock agency, content creator, legal expert, or technology provider, CEPIC 2025 is the essential event to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of the visual media industry.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Juan-les-Pins!


Important: Please note that all tickets for CEPIC 2025 must be purchased via the official CEPIC website. Selecting a free ticket here on Eventbrite does not confirm your registration. If you do so, a member of our team will contact you directly with the correct link to complete your booking and payment. There are no free tickets available for this event.

Frequently asked questions

Who should attend CEPIC 2025?

CEPIC 2025 is ideal for professionals across the visual media industry—this includes picture agencies, stock libraries, photographers, licensing experts, legal professionals, tech providers, and anyone involved in the creation, distribution, or protection of visual content.

What networking opportunities are available during the event?

In addition to informal networking breaks and evening socials, we offer a dedicated Table Area open throughout the event for meetings, plus Speed Dating Sessions on Day 1 and Day 2—perfect for quick introductions and building new business relationships.

Is there a recommended hotel or accommodation nearby?

Yes! Juan-les-Pins offers a wide range of accommodations just a short walk from the venue. While CEPIC does not arrange lodging directly, we recommend booking early. Details on suggested hotels can be found here: https://www.cepic.org/post/book-your-accommodation-for-cepic-2025

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CEPIC

CEPIC federates approximately 400 businesses: large and smaller stock photo libraries, major photo news agencies, art galleries, museums , video companies and increasingly Ai generated content. Through its membership, CEPIC represents more than 250,000 authors in direct licensing in 20 countries across Europe.

Since its foundation CEPIC has been standing to defend the interests of picture libraries and agencies and their photographers against unfair business practice.

CEPIC’s imperative is a fair online marketplace where creators and copyright holders are recognized and fairly remunerated for their contribution in the “Value Chain”. CEPIC advocates a balanced copyright legislation adapted to the challenges of the online marketplace and, as one of the complainants at the EC, has been at the forefront of the battle against damaging practices of Google Images.

By supporting CEPIC, you support these efforts to ensure that a fair marketplace for image creators and rights holders continues to flourish.