About The World AI Cannes Festival
Flagship Event of The AI Summit Series
Where Europe's AI Community Connects
Welcome to WAICF, where we're not just hosting a festival; we're igniting Europe's AI agenda.
Our community is a catalyst for change, bringing together international businesses, policymakers, and leading voices to move AI forward with purpose and impact. We're committed to fostering high-value connections, delivering practical insights you can act on, and celebrating breakthrough innovation through our prestigious awards programme.
Ready to be part of this defining moment?
Join us in Cannes, where strategic partnerships are forged, transformative ideas take shape, and the future of AI in Europe begins.
Where AI Becomes Visible, Actionable, and Global
As the flagship European event within Informa's AI Summit portfolio, WAICF brings together global technology leaders, policy architects, and enterprise buyers on the French Riviera — opening the commercial AI calendar each year in Cannes.
Business
Accelerate commercial adoption. Meet enterprise buyers and technology leaders, explore proven ROI case studies, and unlock deal flow across finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.
Innovation
Witness the frontier. Experience live AI demos, applied deployments, and breakthroughs direct from leading research labs and vendors.
Policy
Where regulation meets practice. Navigate Europe's evolving AI regulatory landscape — including EU AI Act compliance and trustworthy AI frameworks — with guidance from government representatives, regulatory experts, and industry leaders.
Why Attend WAICF
WAICF brings The AI Summit Series to the French Riviera, delivering the same calibre of insight, access, and ROI that has made London and New York essential stops on the global AI calendar.
Whether you're deploying AI at enterprise scale or raising your next fund, WAICF delivers structured clarity and measurable outcomes.
Business Leaders
De-risk AI investment & Accelerate Enterprise Transformation
Direct access to enterprise-ready AI vendor ecosystems
Benchmark strategies against industry peers
Actionable governance frameworks to support regulatory compliance
Tech Leaders
Evaluate Frontier Architecture & Forge Strategic Technical Alliances
Deep-dive technical tracks on scaling, deployment, and data infrastructure
Hands-on access to live product demos and emerging tools
Connect with international AI research and engineering talent
Investors & Startups
Access Concentrated AI Deal Flow
Dedicated startups showcase and investor networking opportunities
Discover early-to-growth-stage innovators shaping the category
Investor-focused networking on the Croisette
The Cannes Experience
Iconic Location
Cannes isn't just a destination—it's a statement. With world-class infrastructure, seamless international connectivity, and the prestige of the French Riviera, it provides the perfect backdrop for high-level business discussions, strategic partnerships, and unforgettable networking moments.
Sophia Antipolis Ecosystem
Located just 30 minutes from Cannes, Sophia Antipolis is Europe's first and largest technology park—home to 2,500+ tech companies, world-leading research institutes, and cutting-edge startup accelerators. WAICF attendees gain exclusive access to this thriving innovation hub, creating unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and investment.
Global Accessibility
Reaching WAICF is effortless. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport offers direct international flights from major cities across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond—placing you just 30 minutes from the heart of the action.
Riviera Atmosphere
Business doesn't stop when the sessions end. From elegant evening receptions and exclusive dinners to VIP mixers along the Mediterranean coast, WAICF blends serious business with the sophistication and charm of the French Riviera.