The 35th MIPCOM goes live online

Due to the threat of COVID-19, this year’s MIPCOM festivities have been moved online. The world’s largest entertainment content market officially takes place as MIPCOM ONLINE+ that centres around the digital MIPCOM Week happening from 12 to 16 October and will include extended features pre- and post-event.

Keynote speakers

One of the highlights of the MIPCOM event is its Future Talks strand that delivers insights from visionary leaders and creative talent shaping the future of the global content industry. This year’s keynote addresses reflect the global theme for this year of “Change for Good”.

Keynote speakers include writer and producer Tyler Perry; Co-CEO and Chief Content Officer at Netflix, Ted Sarandos; Reflector Entertainment CEO, Alex Amancio; Sky Group Chief Executive, Jeremy Darroch; Oscar-winning filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry; and the United Nations’ Undersecretary-General for Global Communications, Melissa Fleming, who will deliver an address called, “No Time To Waste: Communicating In A Climate Emergency.”

Tyler Perry

Ted Sarandos

Alex Amancio

Jeremy Darroch

Matthew A. Cherry

Melissa Fleming

Korea celebrated as ‘Country of Honour’

Korea is the first Country of Honour to be showcased on the MIPCOM Online+ platform, making its flagship content accessible to television professionals around the world. The Country of Honour showcase is sponsored by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), which is responsible for policies in Korean broadcasting and communication services.

As a content showcase, the MIPCOM Korean focus will feature four online conference sessions. This includes Fresh TV Korea, hosted by Virginia Mouseler, The Wit’s CEO, preceded by a welcome address by KCC Chairman Han Sang-hyuk. It will be followed by two sessions: Behind Korea’s Mega Hits and Korea’s Platform and Distribution Strategy. Meanwhile, Co-Producing with Korea will look at case studies of successful international cooperation.

MIPCOM Warm-up

Beginning on 5 October, participating delegates and exhibitors can enjoy early access to make the most out of the MIPCOM digital marketplace that gives access to the Market Intelligence sessions, Content Finance briefings, and the MIPJunior Screenings Platforms, and the MIPCOM Digital Hub to help delegates plan their meetings for the MIPCOM Week.

MIPCOM Week

Opening from 12 to 16 October, MIPCOM Week is a global interactive business market that includes a fully digital “Main Stage Cannes” conference and screenings programme involving Global UPFRONTS, that is an exclusive showcase by world-leading TV studios; Keynotes from top industry personalities and talents; market screenings; MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards and more. In addition, the Virtual Exhibit Hub and enhanced database allow users to conduct targeted video business meetings between distributors, producers, buyers, and all international delegates.

MIPCOM Follow Up+

Missed a keynote or a conference session? Not to worry as the MIPCOM Follow Up+ runs from 17 October to 17 November that gives attendees access to replays of screenings, keynotes, and conference sessions both from MIPCOM and MIPJunior. Delegates and exhibitors can continue to conduct business through the MIPCOM Online+ interactive database tools and Virtual Exhibit Hub, as well as the use of the MIPJunior digital library.