From 12 to 20 May 2026, Cannes will host Cannes Next, the Marché du Film’s platform dedicated to innovation in the entertainment industry. This international event showcases emerging technologies — notably artificial intelligence — that are transforming filmmaking practices.
As part of this programme, Ganesh Gowrishankar, a research director at the CNRS affiliated with the LIRMM, will speak on the panel: “AI & Advanced Science Transforming Cinema: Japanese Showcase of Innovation”
13 May 2026 | 🕦 11.30am – 12.30pm
Palais Stage (Palais -1) & online
This session will explore the impact of AI and advanced sciences on production, distribution and the viewer experience. It will also feature Yuki Ishikawa (Jizai Inc.) and Shutaro Oku (EVISION), highlighting the links between academic research and industrial innovation.
Ganesh Gowrishankar’s participation demonstrates LIRMM’s commitment to international developments at the intersection of AI, creativity and the cultural industries.
LIRMM contact: Ganesh.Gowrishankar@lirmm.fr
