# MIPCOM

- Dates: 12 October 2026 to 15 October 2026
- Location: Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
- Address: Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, 1 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
- Organizer: Variety
- Industry: Media & Entertainment
- Expected attendance: 13,700

## About

MIPCOM CANNES is a global media and content business market. It connects mainstream media, creators, platforms, AI, and brands. The event focuses on storytelling, its creation, financing, distribution, and experience across screens.

## Official links

- [Official website](http://www.mipcom.com/)
- [Registration](http://www.mipcom.com/en-gb/visit.html)
- [Agenda](http://www.mipcom.com/content/dam/sitebuilder/rm/mipcom/2026/pdf/press-release/Mipcom-2026%20-%20Press%20Release%20-%20MIPCOM%20CANNES%20UNVEILS%20MICRODRAMA%20and%20VERTICAL%20CONTENT%20PROGRAMME.pdf.coredownload.847232090.pdf)

## Topics

- Microdrama & Vertical Content Programme
- Brand-funded storytelling
- Distribution, monetisation and digital growth
- Next-generation storytelling and tech innovation
- Global content and media business
- Content creation and distribution
- New business models and technology

## Speakers

- Anthony E. Zuiker, creator of CSI
- Anatolii Kasianov, Holywater Tech
- Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer, Netflix
- Pedro Pina, Vice President, YouTube EMEA
- Justin Connolly, Vice President, YouTube Global Head of Media & Sports

## Sponsors and partners

- Merzigo

## Ticket pricing

EUR 1550

## Where to stay

- **Hôtel des Allées**: 190 m from the venue, 3 stars, 6 Rue Émile Negrin, Cannes, 06400
  - [Hotel website](http://www.hotel-des-allees.com)
  - Phone: +33 4 93 39 53 90
- **Hôtel Le Splendid**: 260 m from the venue, 4 stars
- **Canopy by Hilton Cannes**: 330 m from the venue, 4 stars, 2 Boulevard Jean Hibert, Cannes, 06400
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ceqcfpy-canopy-cannes/)
  - Phone: +33 4 92 99 73 00
- **Chalet de L'Isére**: 370 m from the venue
- **Hôtel Renoir**: 380 m from the venue, 7 Rue Edith Cavell
- **7Art**: 420 m from the venue
- **Boutique Hôtel Couleurs du Sud**: 430 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.cannes-hotel-couleurs-du-sud.com/)
  - Phone: +33 4 93 39 70 74
- **Albert Ier**: 450 m from the venue, 2 stars

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/mipcom-cannes-0004bce08b72/