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4-5 November 2025: Exhibiting and Networking days
6 November: NextGen Retail Day (by invitation only)
Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
4,000
Participants
75
Countries
1,800
Retailers
+160
Exhibiting Companies
*2025 expected figures
Awards Ceremony & 30 Years Celebration
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating MAPIC’s 30th anniversary!
Access is free for all with your MAPIC badge.
For the first time, the MAPIC Awards Ceremony will be hosted in the legendary Grand Auditorium — the iconic venue of the Cannes Film Festival.
The celebration continues with a networking cocktail at the Majestic.
Nov. 4, 18:30- 22:30
Not to be missed today
Here’s a snapshot of the unmissable highlights of Tuesday, November 4
Expert Insights: Overview of the market
- Chris Igwe President, Chris Igwe International
- Chris Gardener Managing Director - Head of European Retail, CBRE Ltd
- Sally Bruer Head of EMEA Logistics & Industrial and Retail Research, Cushman & Wakefield
- Mark Smith Lead for EMEA Cross Border & UK Retail Occupiers, JLL
4th Nov | 10:00 - 10:30 | Trends Stage
Property Keynote
Anne-Sophie Sancerre Chief Customer and Retail Officer, Unibail Rodamco Westfield
Moderated by Chris Igwe President, Chris Igwe International
4th Nov | 11:30 - 12:00 | Trends Stage
Food & Beverage Keynote
Sebastian Vestergaard Chief Growth Officer, JOE AND THE JUICE
4th Nov | 16:00 - 16:30 | Trends Stage
New Networking Hub in Riviera 8
MAPIC is moving to the sea-facing Riviera 8, with lounges, turnkey networking tables and full food & beverage service - all designed for maximum connection and deal-making.
Join top players like Altarea, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Apsys, Newmark, Citynove, Neinver and more.
Boosting Global Retail
This year, we are focusing on cross-border retailers and fast-growing brands from Asia and the Americas looking to enter new markets, with a dedicated closed-door event for private networking
A glance at the brands: Bath & Body Works, Alo, Dine Brands, Xiaomi, GongCha, Lucciano's, Balabala, Paris Baguette and more!
Not to be missed at MAPIC 2025
Here’s a snapshot of the unmissable highlights across the 2-day event:
30 Years Celebration Night
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating MAPIC’s 30th anniversary!
For the first time, the MAPIC Awards Ceremony will be open to all and hosted in the legendary Grand Auditorium — the iconic venue of the Cannes Film Festival.
The celebration continues with a networking cocktail at the Majestic.
Nov. 4, 19h00- 22h30
French Summit
Don’t miss the stellar lineup this year.
This exclusive event will be focused on the French retail and real estate market, as the major players come together to discuss the trends shaping the market.
Nov.5, 10h30 – 12h
International Retailers Networking Event
Looking to connect with the most dynamic Asian and American brands ready to expand into Europe at full speed?
This exclusive, closed-door event is the meeting point for top landlords and international retailers with high-growth concepts set for European expansion.
Nov. 4, 17h-18h
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Latest news
This year, for the 30th anniversary of MAPIC, the Awards Ceremony is undergoing profound changes, and Jonathan Doughty is at the center of it, as the Master of Ceremony.
While China and the US have long been considered major destinations for European retailers looking for expansion, more recently brands hailing from North America and especially Asia have focused on Europe as they grow beyond their own markets.
From those who attended the very first event 30 years ago to those who have been Awards judges, on the advisory board, helped expand MAPIC to cover leisure, F&B and technology, spoken, moderated or simply been ever-present since first attending MAPIC.
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