World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) 2026

Held over three days at the Palais des Festivals, the World AI Cannes Festival 2024 attracted more than 8,000 professional attendees (+36% vs 2023) during the two industry days, and over 5,000 public visitors on openday Saturday—totaling around 13,000 participants

The event featured roughly 230 exhibiting companies, over 250 conference sessions including leaders like Bruno Le Maire and JeanMichel Jarre, and 300 international speakers.

The professional days were packed with business meetings (some 600 onetoone sessions) across AI strategy, innovation and applications. An ideal backdrop for highend, techdriven client events.

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Event Overview

WAICF is the world’s flagship AI festival blending business insights with public engagement. The 2025 edition is expected to host around 12,000 attendees, featuring 220 exhibitors, 320 international speakers, and over 250 sessions spanning strategic talks, startup pitches, demo zones, and immersive workshops.

Program & Highlights

The professional days deliver high-level content across five thematic tracks: AI and society, data privacy, corporate implementation, ethics, and future technologies, focusing on key sectors such as Banking & Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Retail.

A dedicated Public AI Lab Day invites the wider community with interactive exhibitions and gamified learning experiences.

Signature features include the Cannes Neurons Awards, Investor Summit, and curated startup pitch sessions, supported by leading partners such as AWS, NVIDIA, Lutech, and national technology ecosystems.

Notable Speakers & Institutional Support
The event convenes a prestigious honorary committee including global AI luminaries like Francesca Rossi (IBM), Luc Julia (Renault), and Dileep George (Google DeepMind), alongside executives from Meta FAIR, J.P. Morgan Chase, Uber, Siemens, IKEA, and more. High-level institutional participation reinforces its international stature.

Why This Matters for Clients ?

Cutting-edge innovation hub: A perfect environment to showcase tech-forward brand activations, host private roundtables, or offer VIP attendees early previews of AI technologies alongside visionary speakers.

Dual-audience format: Networking among global decision-makers by day, and public-facing experiences by night—allowing brands to engage both elite corporate and wider audiences.

Premium hospitality possibilities: From branded demo lounges to executive dinners or evening receptions, WAICF lends prestige and credibility for high-end client entertainment rooted in innovation.

In Summary
WAICF positions Cannes as a world capital of AI, combining sector-leading discussions, investor relations, startup showcases, and visionary thought leadership—all within the glamorous setting of the French Riviera. Its blend of business impact, public awareness, and technological relevance makes it a compelling stage for luxury-focused corporate experiences.