Innovation at the heart of MIDEM 2026 with its Startup Village and an exclusive program of talks

On the occasion of its 60th anniversary, MIDEM (from 4 to 6 February 2026, at the Palais des Congrès et des Festivals de Cannes) is reinventing itself by giving a central place to innovation, with the launch of its Startup Village and a series of thematic panels bringing together major players in music, tech and creative industries.

These meetings will highlight the major changes in the sector:

How are artists becoming real drivers of innovation today?

What is the impact of artificial intelligence on creation?

What technologies are redesigning the live scene and the relationship with the audience?

Fashion, design, gaming, gastronomy: how does music combine with other cultural industries to invent new formats and hybrid experiences?



THE PANELS

Panel 1
The artist-entrepreneur, a driver of musical innovation

Pillar: Agora
Room: Hi5 Studio
Date: Wednesday 4 February
Schedule: 14:30 - 15:30

Panel 2
Creation & AI: the new artistic frontier

Pillar: Agora
Room: Hi5 Studio
Date: Wednesday 4 February
Schedule: 15:45 - 16:45

Panel 3
Reinventing live: immersion, XR and enhanced experiences

Pillar: Agora
Room: Hi5 Studio
Date: Wednesday 4 February
Schedule: 5 pm - 6 pm

Startup Village

This launch is a continuation of the VivaTech x MIDEM 2025 Startup Challenge, which was very successful with over 100 applications from all over the world.

After several weeks of evaluations and pitches, the jury has delivered its verdict: Discover the winning startups, selected for their breakthrough innovations in music and entertainment.

They will present their innovative solutions at MIDEM 2026 in Cannes, in front of artists, labels, investors and international decision-makers, in this new space.

LIST OF WINNERS

Mantis-AI

Rezzonation

Happaning

Seeqnc

Mveo

Planyster

Vocast

Billy

AdAlong

E4.0

E4.0



Join the MIDEM2026 Startup Space


The Startup Village is available to everyoneYou are young companies that want to join this ecosystem.

Paid startup offer - giving you access to:

1 equipped exhibitor area (counter + seats)

Professional accreditations (conference access, networking, professional lounges)

Access to networking sessions and the post-event Midem Startup Circle

To join the Music Innovation Hub, contact our teams:

contact@midem.com