AI for Talent Summit

Diving into the AI-driven future of cinema & content!

Venue details

Key Dates: 15 May 2025

Access: By Invitation only

Main Venue: Plage des Palmes (Goéland Beach, La Croisette)

Cannes Next proudly presents the exclusive AI for Talent Summit — a one-day event exploring how AI is reshaping filmmaking and the content industry.

This prestigious summit brings together high-level visionaries from the film and tech industries, including top-tier investors, major studios, pioneering tech companies, and innovative startups. Through expert-led discussions and thought-provoking presentations, the AI for Talent Summit delves into how AI is transforming filmmaking and the wider content industry — both creatively and commercially.

Exclusively for selected guests, this event offers a unique platform for in-depth discussions, networking with key decision-makers, and connecting with forward-thinking technologists and creators. It’s the must-attend event for those seeking to explore new investment opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and shape the future of AI-driven innovation in cinema and entertainment.

Discover the AI for Talent Summit schedule!

10:00 – 10:05 | Opening Remarks (Keynote) | with Kristen Davis and Guillaume Payan
10:05 – 10:35 | Voices Reimagined: AI Enhancing On-Screen Talent (Keynote) | with Alex Serdiuk and Margarita Grubina
10:35 – 11:05 | The Rise of the Gen AI Filmmaker (Demo) | with Dave Clark and Guillaume Hurbault
11:05 – 11:35 | AI-Driven Distribution: Predicting Success in Global Film Markets (Fireside Chat) | with Sami Arpa and Celine Udriot, moderated by Kristen Davis
11:35 – 11:50 | Networking Break
11:50 – 12:30 | Empowering Human Creators with AI (Fireside Chat) | with Albert Wanga and Hao Li, moderated by Guillaume Lacroix
12:30 – 13:00 | Pitches of Wonder.space, Adapt Entertainment, Mugafi and Pickford (Pitching Session)
15:00 – 15:20 | Redefining Creativity: An Overview of AI Video Generation Tools (Keynote) | with Jagger Waters
15:20 – 15:50 | Creativity, AI, and the Future of Storytelling (Fireside Chat) | with Matthieu Lorrain, moderated by Guillaume Payan
15:50 – 16:20 | AWS × AI Startups: Powering Studio Talent at Scale (Fireside Chat) | with Gretchen Libby, moderated by Harry Glazer
16:20 – 16:50 | What’s Next for the Film Industry (Fireside Chat) | with Serge Hayat and David Levine, moderated by Elsa Keslassy
16:50 – 17:00 | Closing Remarks (Keynote) | with Guillaume Esmiol