AC Coppens delivered a talk titled “Zwischen Spiel, Panik und Perspektiven: Wie KI den Film verändert” (Between Play, Panic and Perspectives: How AI Is Transforming Film).

he 15th edition of Zugang gestalten! took place in Leipzig at the German National Libary from 22–24 October 2025. The conference focused on the role of artificial intelligence in cultural heritage, archives, libraries, and artistic production.

AC Coppens delivered a talk titled “Zwischen Spiel, Panik und Perspektiven: Wie KI den Film verändert” (Between Play, Panic and Perspectives: How AI Is Transforming Film). It was part of the conference’s AI and Art section, which addressed the use of generative AI in artistic and film contexts and the related legal and copyright considerations..

At the 2025 Filmkunstmesse in Leipzig, AC Coppens gave a keynote and moderated a panel on the future of cinema.

At Locarno Pro, AC moderated StepIn’s opening panel and roundtables, where 50 industry leaders explored Embracing Risk across financing, distribution, press, and DEI, with findings published in the StepIn Report co-edited by THE CATALYSTS. At Locarno Diplomacy Day, AC spoke to diplomats, public stakeholders, and NGOs on film as a catalyst for peacebuilding in a shifting global and media landscape. At the Locarno Industry Academy, AC offered “laser coaching” to help participants recalibrate careers and nurture talent.

BVDW Convention 2025 took place on June 25th, 2025 at Factory Berlin Mitte, bringing together over 150 experts from across the digital economy. AC Coppens gave a futuristic keynote.