Below you will find an overview of what awaits you this autumn, starting with an in-depth look at the workshop coming up first, IP Development for Creative Professionals, before moving on to the rest of the ELF programme in the months ahead, and a short update about our female leadership programmes, Audiovisual Women & Series' Women.
The EPI team
Focus on "IP Development for Creative Professionals"
17.-19. September 2026
On-site workshop 
Potsdam, MAXX Hotel Sanssouci
690€ | Scholarships available
Over three intensive days, IP Development for Creative Professionals guides participants through the process of turning a creative concept into a compelling, market-ready IP. You will learn how to expand an idea into television series, film, video games, books, or other consumer goods, and how to shape it into a Minimum Viable Product that builds both reach and audience loyalty.
The workshop also looks at what happens once an IP exists in the world: building communities around it, telling stories across different media, and using music strategically to reach new audiences. A central part of the programme addresses the legal side of IP development, including protection and licensing, so that you retain ownership and control over your brand as it grows.
Whether you are an author, producer, game developer, or a team of several creatives – this workshop provides the foundation to turn creative concepts into sustainable, scalable IPs.
Whom this workshop for?
IP Development for Creative Professionals provides book authors, film producers, game developers, or teams of several creatives,
the foundation to turn creative concepts into sustainable and scalable IPs.
A glance into the workshop's programme
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Wednesday, 16 September |
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Day 1 |
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Day 2 |
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Day 3 |
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Understanding & Building IP 
Developing & Growing IP Across Media
From Stories to Markets, Products & Partnerships
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