MIPJUNIOR 2026

The global accelerator for kids and family content, from pre-school to young adults.

Registration open, Early Bird rate available

Registration opening June 9th 2026

MIPJUNIOR unveils 2026 programme exploring the evolving business of Kids, Tweens & Family entertainment from legacy media to digital-first brands.

Animaj's Gregory Dray, Evan Shapiro, Ampere Analysis and Glance headline a programme exploring the audiences, business models and next generation companies redefining entertainment for young audiences.

Reflecting where growth and innovation are happening across the industry, this year's programme expands beyond preschool and children's content to embrace the full youth entertainment landscape, from preschool and kids through to tweens and teens, while introducing a more practical, business focused conference programme.

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MIPJUNIOR Pitch - The call for entries is now open!

MIPJUNIOR Pitch 2026 is calling for the next generation of standout IPs created for one of the fastest-evolving audiences in entertainment: Tweens & Teens (09 - 17).

Submit your project now!

Deadline: 20 August

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Beyond Kids. From Story to Franchise.

Where the next generation's entertainment begins

As the lines between content, creators, gaming, platforms, licensing and business continue to blur, entertainment for new generations from Gen Z to Gen Alpha is being shaped by new audience behaviours, evolving business models and IP that moves seamlessly across formats, platforms and communities. MIPJUNIOR is where the industry's most important conversations take place, partnerships are built, and the next generation of entertainment brands begins its journey to global scale.

Spanning preschool, kids, tweens, teens and young adult audiences, MIPJUNIOR is where stories scale into global franchises. Bringing together development, financing, monetisation and distribution in one marketplace, it connects creators, studios and IP owners with buyers, investors and partners to drive international growth and unlock opportunities to reach young audiences wherever they engage. From early-stage concepts to market-ready titles, MIPJUNIOR is where ideas originate, partnerships form, and IP is built to travel across platforms, audiences and territories.

If MIPCOM is where deals close, MIPJUNIOR is where they begin.

From Audiences to Communities.
From Stories to Scalable Franchises.

Future-Focused Conferences

Explore the trends, audience behaviours, and business models redefining entertainment for new generations from Z to A. From platform convergence and creator-led IP to gaming, licensing, financing, and franchise-building.
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Networking & Matchmaking

Connect with producers, broadcasters, platforms, creators, distributors, brands, and investors through curated networking experiences, roundtables, and targeted matchmaking opportunities.

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Screenings & Showcases

Discover standout new projects, exclusive previews, and emerging formats through a dedicated physical screenings library and buyers lounge, complemented by digital access before, during, and after the event.

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Global Industry Community

Meet the full ecosystem shaping the future of entertainment for younger audiences from legacy media companies to next-generation digital platforms.

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All Under One Roof at the Palais des Festivals

For 2026, the entire MIPJUNIOR experience will take place within the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, creating a more connected and collaborative environment for meetings, networking, conferences, screenings, and deal-making.

With all key spaces located together including a conference theatre, matchmaking areas, networking lounges, and the screenings library - attendees can move seamlessly between content discovery and business opportunities throughout the event.

MIPJUNIOR 2025 Preview Magazine

Step into the world of kids’ entertainment with our latest MIPJUNIOR Preview issue — your go-to guide to what’s new, next, and not to be missed. Inside, you’ll discover exclusive interviews, fresh insights into content trends, and a full look at what will be happening at the market.

From standout new series and creative talent to key industry sessions and networking highlights, this edition is packed with everything you need to prepare for an inspiring and productive MIPJUNIOR.  

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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.