The market for kids and family content is evolving toward formats that live across TV, streaming, gaming and licensing. In October, industry executives converge in Cannes to source IPs that can travel across platforms and audiences.
Dates and venue for Mip Junior 2026
Mip Junior 2026 runs 10 to 11 October at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. The full event footprint is located inside the Palais to concentrate conference sessions, matchmaking areas, the screenings library and networking lounges.
Registration opens on 9 June 2026 with an Early Bird rate available. The MIPJUNIOR Pitch is calling for entries aimed at Tweens and Teens and the submission deadline is 20 August.
Program highlights for this edition
The 2026 programme expands beyond preschool to cover the full youth entertainment spectrum from preschool through young adult. Confirmed contributors include Animaj’s Gregory Dray and speakers from Evan Shapiro, Ampere Analysis and Glance. The conference offers a more business-focused track addressing monetisation, financing and IP scaling.
On-site features include a physical screenings library and a buyers lounge, complemented by digital access before, during and after the market. Centralising activities within the Palais des Festivals allows delegates to move quickly between content discovery and commercial meetings.
Company profiles and commercial opportunities
Mip Junior 2026 brings together producers, studios, broadcasters, digital platforms, distributors and licensing agents. The market prioritises IPs with transmedia potential and clear franchise pathways, from preschool series to tween and teen formats.
For rights holders and creators preparing B2B outreach, the essentials are concise audience metrics, pitch materials tailored to buyers, and explicit plans for multi-platform exploitation including licensing and merchandising.
Practical networking and prospecting advice
- Segment meetings by buyer type and allocate separate time for platforms and catalogue buyers.
- Prepare short, platform-ready materials that demonstrate adaptability for social and gaming environments.
- Use the matchmaking sessions and the MIPJUNIOR Pitch to secure direct exposure to executives focused on ages 9 to 17.
- Book relevant screenings early to create momentum around your project.
These measures make time on the ground more efficient and increase the chance of securing follow-up commercial conversations.
Why follow Mip Junior 2026
This edition emphasises business practicalities for youth-focused entertainment and gathers stakeholders across creation, distribution and licensing. For companies working in kids and family content, Mip Junior 2026 offers a concentrated environment to test franchise potential, seek financing partners and explore distribution routes.
Closing note and link
Prepare data-driven one-pagers and a clear exploitation strategy if you aim to engage buyers or licensing partners at the market. Registration details, programme information and the MIPJUNIOR Pitch entry page are available at the official site http://www.mipcomjunior.com
Imágenes
