10-11 February 2027 | Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes

World AI Cannes Festival

Where AI Transforms Ambition to Achievement

Now backed by Informa, WAICF 2027 brings Europe's AI leaders together with the scale and expertise of the world's leading events company.

Enterprise leaders come here to move from strategy to execution - discovering emerging technologies, connecting with solution providers and forging the partnerships that will define their AI roadmap for the year ahead.

In Partnership with:

The Industry Leaders Who Shared Their Knowledge This Year

Join the forefront of AI innovation on the Croisette, where leaders converge and breakthroughs happen.

Dawn Baker

Chief Technology Officer

Back Market

Francesca Rossi

Fellow and AI Ethics Global Leader

IBM

Yann Lecun

Founder & Executive Chairman

AMI Labs

Kristina Kallas

Minister of Education and Research

Republic of Estonia

Janine Chamberlin

Head of the UK for LinkedIn

Pascale Fung

Chair Professor

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Bijit Ghosh

Managing Director - AI/ML/Data & Cloud

Wells Fargo

Oliver Patel

Head of Enterprise AI Governance

AstraZeneca

Turn AI Strategy Into Action

Two Days of Business Impact

Each February, WAICF unites decision-makers, expert speakers, and solution providers in Cannes to kick-off the European AI calendar.

As the premier global summit for applied and enterprise AI, the event brings together executives, founders, investors, and engineers to explore cutting-edge solutions, share strategic insights, and forge the connections that drive meaningful AI deployment across industries.

World-Class Content

Learn from 200+ speakers including government ministers, Turing Award winners, and industry pioneers across three focused tracks: Business, Tech, and Policy.

Strategic Connections

Join 7,500 attendees and access structured networking, B2B meetings, and exclusive receptions connecting enterprises with AI innovators.

Innovation Showcase

Explore 80+ exhibitors demonstrating cutting-edge AI solutions transforming industries.

Excellence Recognition

WAICF AI Awards celebrating outstanding implementations across five categories.

Why the World AI Cannes Festival 2027 Edition Matters

Navigate AI's Most Critical Transition

From Pilot to Production

Enterprises are moving beyond experimentation — WAICF 2027 connects you with leaders who've scaled AI to measurable ROI and vendors building the infrastructure to accelerate your deployment.

EU AI Act Compliance Urgency

With implementation underway, WAICF brings together regulatory experts, legal advisors, and compliance officers helping organizations navigate requirements without stalling innovation.

Beyond GenAI: The Agentic AI Era

The market is shifting from generative AI experimentation to autonomous agents and production deployment. WAICF 2027 showcases the platforms, frameworks, and real-world case studies defining this next wave.

The Festival Highlights

Start-Up & Investor Stage

Where funding decisions get made — founders meet the VCs backing AI's next wave.

VisionAIres VIP Village

Closed-door roundtables and lounge access for senior AI decision-makers.

The AI Trail

Interactive, gamified discovery stations across the venue, open to every attendee.