MIP JUNIOR 2026

MIP Junior 2026: The Global Hub for Kids' Content Creation (Cannes, Oct 10-11, 2026)

Scheduled for October 10-11, 2026, at the iconic Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, MIP Junior stands as the world's premier international marketplace dedicated exclusively to the development, financing, and distribution of content for young audiences. As the essential prelude to MIPCOM, MIP Junior provides a focused, high-energy platform where the future of kids' and family entertainment is forged.

Core Content & Focus:
MIP Junior revolves around three key pillars:

1. The Content Marketplace: The heart of the event is the extensive Screenings Library, offering delegates unparalleled access to thousands of hours of the latest and most promising kids' programming across all genres: animation, live-action, preschool, kids & family, factual & entertainment, and groundbreaking interactive/transmedia content. Buyers, commissioners, and programmers discover fresh IPs and secure rights.
2. Development & Pitching: This is where ideas become reality. MIP Junior features dedicated Pitching Forums and Project Labs where creators, producers, and writers present their concepts directly to top international broadcasters, streamers, and financiers. It's a critical stage for securing greenlights and co-production deals.
3. Networking & Insight: Beyond transactions, the event thrives on its vibrant community. One-on-One Meetings facilitated by the platform connect industry professionals efficiently. Conferences and Panels delve into crucial trends: the impact of AI, evolving Gen Alpha preferences, the rise of interactive storytelling, sustainability in production, and strategies for navigating the global kids' media landscape.

Who Attends?
MIP Junior attracts the global power players shaping kids' media:
Producers & Creators: Seeking financing, distribution partners, and collaborators.
Broadcasters & Streamers: Commissioning new content and acquiring rights.
Distributors & Sales Agents: Acquiring and licensing content globally.
Investors & Financiers: Funding promising projects and companies.
Digital Platforms & Tech Companies: Exploring new formats and interactive experiences.
Agents, Talent, and Service Providers: Supporting the ecosystem.

Why Cannes?
Held in the same prestigious location as the Cannes Film Festival, MIP Junior leverages the city's unique atmosphere. The French Riviera setting fosters unparalleled networking opportunities, blending formal business meetings with the relaxed, creative energy that sparks innovation. The proximity to MIPCOM (Oct 14-17) allows delegates to seamlessly transition from developing kids' projects at Junior to exploring broader family and adult content at MIPCOM.

In essence, MIP Junior 2026 is the indispensable meeting point for anyone invested in the future of children's entertainment. It's where the next generation of global hits are discovered, partnerships are formed, and the vital conversations shaping the industry for years to come take place. For creators, buyers, and innovators in the kids' space, Cannes in October is the definitive destination.