FOCAL Festival of Archives 2026 in Association with Reuters Connect

Join the archive and footage licensing community at the must‑attend event of 2026. Discover leading exhibitors, hear from industry experts, connect with researchers, producers, creators, and more.

The Festival of Archives brings together professionals in the archive and footage licensing industry. Exhibitors will showcase commercial footage licensing, restoration and preservation services, and related archive sector offerings.

Attendees include archive researchers, producers, production companies, broadcasters, content creators, and other professionals seeking archive content and services.

The festival features curated exhibitions from leading organisations, thought-provoking speaking sessions from industry experts, structured networking opportunities, including an evening reception to build deeper connections.