The new global meeting place for AI is in France.
World AI Cannes Festival: a rich programme to present the major innovations in Artificial Intelligence and to raise awareness among the general public.
From 12 to 13 February 2026, Cannes will host, under the impetus of David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes, the 5th edition of the "World AI Cannes Festival" (WAICF), the world festival of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Organized by Corp Agency and initiated by the City of Cannes, the Alpes-Maritimes Department and the Europia Institute, this new international event will take place in the prestigious Palais des Festivals and Congresses of Cannes, the first French business centre, outside Paris, for the reception and the organization of MICE tourism trade shows.
Meet the decision makers of the sector and work for an ethical and sustainable IA.
This not-to-be-missed event will once again bring together the major players in AI and Tech, with a focus on 4 sectors: banking & finance, healthcare, manufacturing and retail, to explore the technologies that are already shaping the world of tomorrow.
- Over 10,000 participants expected over the 3-day event
- A strong institutional presence, including Clara Chappaz, Minister Delegate for AI and Digital Technologies, Gilles ROTH, Luxembourg Minister of Finance, and Jerry SHEEHAN, Director for Science, Technology and Innovation at the OECD, reinforcing Cannes' image of excellence for major events.
- Top speakers: the world's leading AI experts, including representatives from Meta FAIR, Google, AWS, Lutech, IBM, HP, SAP, Ebay, Alstom, Accenture, DXC Technology and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Top Executive Program: Over 60 major companies represented for exclusive business meetings
- 1 day dedicated to the general public to explore AI through immersive experiences and interactive events
Meet the sector's decision-makers and work towards ethical and sustainable AI.
10,000 participants
600 business opportunities
220 exhibitors
320 international opinion leaders
From 12 to 13 February 2026, Cannes will host, under the impetus of David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes, the 5th edition of the "World AI Cannes Festival" (WAICF), the world festival of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Organized by Corp Agency and initiated by the City of Cannes, the Alpes-Maritimes Department and the Europia Institute, this new international event will take place in the prestigious Palais des Festivals and Congresses of Cannes, the first French business centre, outside Paris, for the reception and the organization of MICE tourism trade shows.
Meet the decision makers of the sector and work for an ethical and sustainable IA.
This not-to-be-missed event will once again bring together the major players in AI and Tech, with a focus on 4 sectors: banking & finance, healthcare, manufacturing and retail, to explore the technologies that are already shaping the world of tomorrow.
- Over 10,000 participants expected over the 3-day event
- A strong institutional presence, including Clara Chappaz, Minister Delegate for AI and Digital Technologies, Gilles ROTH, Luxembourg Minister of Finance, and Jerry SHEEHAN, Director for Science, Technology and Innovation at the OECD, reinforcing Cannes' image of excellence for major events.
- Top speakers: the world's leading AI experts, including representatives from Meta FAIR, Google, AWS, Lutech, IBM, HP, SAP, Ebay, Alstom, Accenture, DXC Technology and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Top Executive Program: Over 60 major companies represented for exclusive business meetings
- 1 day dedicated to the general public to explore AI through immersive experiences and interactive events
Meet the sector's decision-makers and work towards ethical and sustainable AI.
10,000 participants
600 business opportunities
220 exhibitors
320 international opinion leaders
Opening times
Opening times
From 12 February 2026 until 13 February 2026 - Open on thursday, on friday
Location
Location
Access
Access
- The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes is only 27 km from Nice-Côte d'Azur airport, find all the information on the bus lines going there as well as the timetables and fares and book your ticket on line on the website : https://www.niceairportxpress.com/fr/accueil
Whether you are in Cannes or in one of the towns of the Pays de Lérins agglomeration : Cannes, le Cannet, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Mougins or Théoule, easily reach the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès via the Palm Bus public transport network : https://www.palmbus.fr/
The SNCF train station is only 5 minutes walk from the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes.
