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CONNECT

CONNECT - The Entertainment Tech Hub

Venue details

Key Dates: 13-21 May 2025

Access: Marche du Film badge holders

Main Venue: Riviera L1

CONNECT – The Entertainment Tech Hub is the cornerstone event space where industry-leading tech innovators will unite to reveal the latest breakthroughs in film and television production.

Following its highly successful debut in 2024, CONNECT – The Entertainment Tech Hub is thrilled to announce its anticipated return to Cannes. Spearheaded by Backup Media and in close collaboration with the Marché du Film, Cannes Next and renowned industry technology partners, CONNECT Hub is expanding its mission — welcoming innovative companies and new partners, showcasing pioneering digital solutions and fostering impactful collaboration throughout the industry.

The 2025 edition will feature a dynamic lineup of returning innovators including MovieChainer, FilmChain, Blue Efficience, Gruvi, and Flying Secoya, alongside exciting newcomers like BetaSeries, UWA (UHD World Association), Pzaz, and Olyn.

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and thought-provoking discussions, as well as groundbreaking presentations of technologies that are redefining entertainment.

Discover the Highlights of CONNECT 2025

CONNECT 2025 will offer a dynamic calendar of curated and inspiring events, ensuring deeper connections and facilitating meaningful exchanges among filmmakers, technology specialists, and industry executives. Highlights of the confirmed events include:

  • Opening Cocktail Reception
    16 May 2025 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Riviera L1
  • Industry Breakfast Networking Session
    19 May 2025 | Riviera L1
  • Special Panel – “The Importance of Norms in the Film & TV Industry”
    Planned 16 May 2025 (Additional details and speakers coming soon)

This year, CONNECT proudly welcomes the UHD World Association (UWA), highlighting their pivotal launch of Vivid, an innovative and game-changing UHD video standard that dramatically improves the user experience.

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CONNECT – The Entertainment Tech Hub

CONNECT – The Entertainment Tech Hub

CONNECT – The Entertainment Tech Hub is an initiative making its debut at the Cannes Film Market and supported by Cannes Next, the official Tech program of the Film Market. Our mission is to empower the entertainment industry by showcasing innovative technology solutions that enhance creativity, streamline operations, and foster growth from artists to studios. As the first-ever hub dedicated to Entertainment Tech within the Cannes Film Market, we aim to reunite influential tech companies and startups that are steering the digital transition of the Film & TV industry.