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WAICF 2026 – World AI Cannes Festival
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World AI Cannes Festival
The WAICF will return to Cannes on 12 and 13 February 2026 for an exceptional edition, bringing together over 10,000 professional visitors, 320 international speakers and 220 exhibitors, as well as facilitating hundreds of business meetings, all in the unique setting of the Palais des Festivals.
The World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF), created by the EuropIA Institute in partnership with the City of Cannes, the Palais des Festivals and the Alpes-Maritimes Department, has established itself as the global hub for artificial intelligence.
In 2026, this major event will once again bring together over 10,000 professionals for two days of strategic discussions, technological demonstrations, and inspiring conferences exploring the applications of AI.
This new edition will feature more than 320 international speakers, leading companies, innovative start-ups, and key trends such as GenAI, AI in healthcare, intelligent agents, and regulation.
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Alan Turing Agora – WAICF Programme
Discover the unique programme of the Alan Turing Room, which has been designed and is being hosted by the EuropIA Institute, co-creator of the World AI Cannes Festival. Enjoy two days of conferences, expert debates and meetings on artificial intelligence.
Thursday, 12 February 2026 – Alan Turing Room
09:30–12:50
Conference: Digital Epidemiology in Mental Health: A Focus on Our Youth
Theme: AI & Health
Speakers: Pascal Staccini, Dr Douet and Dr Vannucci
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15:00–15:50 | Talk
Theme: Impact of AI in the enterprise
Speakers: Yves-Marie LEBAY / Stéphane TOUNSI
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16:00–16:50 | Panel
Theme: AI & Advertising
Topic: Toward intelligent advertising: AI’s impact on brands’ business performance
Speakers: Studio Laffitte & Havas (TBC)
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17:00–17:50 | Talk
Theme: AI & Space
Tentative speaker: Mr. BOSCO (TBC)
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18:00–18:50 | Talk
Speaker: Giovanni Baldassari + investors
Friday 13 February 2026 – Alan Turing Room
09:00–09:50 | Talk
Theme: AI & Democracy
Speakers: Giovanni Baldassari & Jeffrey Sachs
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10:00–10:50 | Talk
Theme: AI & Democracy
Topic: AI–Space synergies
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11:00–11:50 | Panel
Theme: AI & Finance
Lead: A. ANGELI & panelists
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12:00–14:00 | Break
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