MIP Cancun Sets Dates for In-Person Event

Reed MIDEM is planning to host MIP Cancun as a physical event in 2021, taking place from November 16 to 19 at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancun.

Reed MIDEM is working closely with local, national and international authorities and the Cancun venue to follow and implement necessary health and safety measures, prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of delegates.

Bénédicte Touchard de Morant, director of MIP Cancun, said: “The television industry is eager to get back to business in person and we welcome the opportunity to bring everyone together in the uniquely relaxed yet business-efficient environment of MIP Cancun. Last year’s online market was very well received but overwhelmingly the feedback tells us there is nothing like meeting in person and forging relationships face-to-face.”

Carolina Cordero, president of MTH Productions (Argentina) and general manager of WAWA (Worldwide Audiovisual Women’s Association), said: “MIP Cancun is an unmissable market in the audiovisual industry calendar for the region. It is the market we all want to attend, because of its quality and effectiveness when closing business deals. MIP Cancun Online has been effective but nothing can replace the face-to-face experience. We all are waiting to meet again. There is nothing like closing a deal with a handshake. The platform helped for the business, but nothing can replace the face-to-face experience with potential partners.”

The distribution market will feature a curated program of 17 to 25 one-to-one, pre-scheduled face-to-face meetings over four days between international distributors and buyers operating in the Latin American and U.S. Hispanic markets. The co-production forum will feature 10 to 15 one-to-one, pre-scheduled face-to-face meetings over four days between regional producers and commissioners seeking to develop co-production opportunities across the Americas. There’s also a tailor-made conference program featuring sessions and keynotes focussed on LatAm and U.S. Hispanic topics, connecting and industry leaders.