MAPIC Cannes event: during MAPIC®, the leading international market for retail real estate and retail at the Palais des Festivals, hosting your clients, retail brands and partners in an exceptional setting makes all the difference. An independent event agency based in Cannes for over 20 years, we design your bespoke B2B evenings, cocktails, dinners and receptions for a demanding international clientele.
MAPIC Cannes event: why this format for your company?
MAPIC® brings together, for a few days, retailers and brands, REITs and shopping centres, developers, franchises, investors and food & beverage players from around the world. Within this concentration of players and budgets, a client cocktail or dinner during MAPIC in Cannes creates a privileged setting to strengthen your business relationships, showcase a brand or concept and win new accounts away from the bustle of the stands.
Which event formats for MAPIC?
- Networking cocktail and business dinner — on a private Croisette beach, in a villa or at the Palais des Festivals.
- Gala evening and VIP reception — to make a lasting impression and build loyalty with key accounts.
- Breakfast, brunch and lunch cocktail — daytime formats between meetings.
- Brand or concept launch and press conference — to give visibility to a new store or network.
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A turnkey organisation
Venue selection and privatisation, catering, decoration, scenography, sound and lighting, hostesses, security, entertainment: we coordinate everything for a successful MAPIC retail and commercial real estate reception in Cannes, from design to on-site production.
Frequently asked questions
When should I book an event for MAPIC?
As early as possible: during MAPIC®, the best venues on the Croisette and at the port are booked several months in advance. We help you secure the venue and format suited to your objectives.
Can you manage an event for an international company?
Yes. We work B2B for an international clientele (retail brands, REITs, franchises, investors) and adapt the service to your standards and working language.
How much does a corporate event during MAPIC in Cannes cost?
It depends on the format (cocktail, dinner, gala evening), guest numbers, venue and services. During MAPIC, the best venues book very early and prices peak: anticipating 10 to 12 months secures both the venue and the budget. Every project is quoted individually.
Which venues can be privatised for an event during MAPIC in Cannes?
Depending on the format and guest numbers: private beaches, villas, rooftops, reception halls, Croisette apartments or spaces at the Palais des Festivals. We select the venue best suited to your image and goals, close to the key moments of MAPIC.
How do you stand out during MAPIC in Cannes?
By combining a strong presence — a branded reception, a product launch or a press conference — with VIP hospitality for the clients and prospects already attending. A local agency coordinates venue, production and guest experience so your brand stands out without logistical risk.
Cannes Exhibitions is an independent event agency, not affiliated with, associated with, sponsored by, accredited by, or officially connected to the organiser of MAPIC®. MAPIC® is a registered trademark of RX France, the market’s official organiser; the MAPIC® name and trademark and any associated content are the property of their respective owners (© RX France) and are used here for calendar reference only, to indicate the period of our services. For official information, please see the organiser’s website: mapic.com.
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MAPIC Cannes: planning your corporate B2B event
During MAPIC, Cannes Exhibitions designs your bespoke parties, cocktails, dinners, buffets and B2B receptions, steps from the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. An independent events agency for over 20 years, we handle welcome desks, catering, décor and VIP hospitality for a demanding international clientele. MAPIC Cannes: make your presence a highlight.