MIPJunior - The world's showcase for kids programming
10-11 October 2026
Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France

What's on at MIPJUNIOR 2026?

Where the next generation's entertainment begins.

Across two focused days in Cannes, explore the trends, platforms and partnerships shaping entertainment for kids, tweens, teens and young adults.

Through conferences, screenings, roundtables, matchmaking and networking, MIPJUNIOR helps you connect with the right partners and turn great stories into global opportunities.

Beyond Kids. From Story to Franchise

Young audiences move seamlessly between stories, games, creators, platforms and communities. MIPJUNIOR brings together the people creating, commissioning, financing, distributing and growing entertainment for this next generation.

From pre-school to young adults
Understand the changing behaviours and expectations of young audiences—and the role families play in discovery, trust and choice.

From television to everywhere
Explore content across broadcasting, streaming, YouTube, social platforms, gaming and creator-led communities.

From content to scalable IP
Discover how ideas can grow across formats, territories, platforms, fandoms, licensing and consumer products.

MIPJUNIOR Pitch

Meet the next generation of bold, original IP. The 2026 competition spotlights projects for tweens and teens, from animation and live action to creator-led, gaming, publishing and digital-native franchises.

  

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Screenings and Showcases

Be among the first to discover standout new content, fresh creative voices and franchise opportunities through world premieres, exclusive previews and partner showcases.

 

 

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Networking Events

Start the conversation over coffee, exchange ideas in expert-led roundtables and continue connecting at relaxed social gatherings across the weekend.


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Matchmaking

Use the MIPJUNIOR matchmaking platform to find the right people, schedule meetings in advance and make valuable connections before you arrive in Cannes. Targeted speed matchmaking also connects projects and people with relevant business partners.

The matchmaking platform opens on September 2

Screening Library

For buyers and commissioners, the Screening Library offers more time to search, preview and evaluate programmes from around the world before, during and after Cannes—helping you discover new content and arrive ready for business.

For sellers, it is a valuable opportunity to showcase your content to an international audience of buyers and commissioners, extend its visibility beyond the market and generate new business leads.

 

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Lead the conversation.
Apply to speak at MIPJUNIOR.

From pre-school to young adult, the world of kids and family content is evolving fast and MIPJUNIOR is where those conversations take shape.

We’re inviting creators, producers, and executives to share fresh insights on storytelling, IP development, audience engagement, platforms, and emerging trends across the full spectrum of kids and family content.

Got a session or panel idea? Submit your proposal and help shape what’s next for kids and family content.

 Submit Your Session Idea

Apply as a Speaker

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