2024 Cannes Next Edition
A.I. Focus with Microsoft
Attendees explored the potential of artificial intelligence in a special focus on A.I., presented in partnership with Microsoft at their dedicated A.I. Café on the beach. The event featured hands-on demos, panels, and deep dives including filmmaker discussions, debates on ethical A.I., and panels exploring the use cases of A.I. from creation to post-production, led by the world’s leading A.I. experts from Europe.
Future of Entertainment & Virtual Production Summit
The Future of Entertainment & Virtual Production Summit, explored the hottest trends and topics, virtual production, and the future of creation with industry rockstars. The 2024 edition of the summit was held in partnership with the Institute of Immersive Media, Faber Audiovisuel, ROE Visual, and Stype.
Next Tech on the Beach
Industry leaders came together to expand their networks at Next Tech on the Beach, a premier summit designed for investors, corporates, ecosystem leaders, and technology founders. Held at the Plage des Palmes in partnership with global open innovation catalyst Sprockit, the event provided a dynamic space for meaningful connections, strategic discussions, and collaboration on the future of technology and innovation.
Industry Insights Day
Industry Insights Day offered an in-depth look at the state of European and global business, featuring the latest data and business insights from the Nostradamus Report. The event also highlighted European small markets with the launch of the Crescendo “State of European Film” platform.
CONNECT — Entertainment Tech Hub
CONNECT: The Entertainment Tech Hub served as a vibrant innovation space, bringing together 12 carefully selected tech startups among the most influential in the entertainment industry (Behive, Blue Efficience, FilmChain, Flying Secoya, Gruvi, Lipitt, Backup Media Group’s MovieChainer, N2F, PentoPix). This initiative aimed to empower industry professionals with innovative solutions that streamline operations, enhance strategic decision-making, and promote growth within the entertainment sector, benefiting all professionals from artists to studios.
Cannes Next Innovation Studio
The Cannes Next Innovation Studio stood out as a centerpiece of next-generation Virtual Production and creative technology. Created by Faber Audiovisuel and powered by ROE & Stype, this massive LED production studio located at the Pantiero offered a one-week, hands-on program of masterclasses, workshops, and the VONA ecoside hackathon session.
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