The Nantes‑based Utopiales festival marked its 27th edition by welcoming a delegation of fourteen international science‑fiction publishers.
Beyond public programming, the organisers aim to cement the festival as a professional crossroads for the genre, facilitating exchanges, scouting and potential collaborations.
According to the festival’s stated ambition, the presence of the foreign publishers is intended to help French science‑fiction reach audiences beyond national borders.
The gathering underscores Utopiales’ growing role in the global sci‑fi publishing landscape, offering a platform for rights deals and creative partnerships.