A global gathering for retail real estate, retail and urban destinations, MAPIC takes place at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on November 3rd and 4th, 2026. It brings together retailers, property companies, local authorities and leisure operators.

MAPIC: retail real estate at the meeting point

Created in 1995, MAPIC connects retailers, brands, shopping centers, urban planners, leisure, food and beverage, and healthcare operators. The 2026 edition focuses on the international expansion of retailers, notably from Asia and the Americas, with dedicated initiatives for city-center commerce and retail parks.

Organised by RX (Reed Exhibitions), the exhibition mobilizes several thousand professionals. Figures vary according to sources: final data is to be confirmed with the organizer.

Cannes: a convention center on the Croisette

The Palais des Festivals is located on the Croisette, approximately 30 km from Nice airport. As parking and deliveries are restricted in the city center, the installation schedule must be very precise.

Our workshops and our Lyon office serve the Côte d'Azur in a single day. We know the venue well, having designed and built the Bouygues Linkcity stand there at MIPIM.

Real estate and retail stands: how we work

At a retail real estate show, the stand must express the quality of a project: models, presentation screens, plans, and cozy negotiation areas. We design high-quality stands with closed meeting rooms. Visit our page consulting, finance and real estate stands and our custom-made stands.

Our credentials in real estate and retail

• Bouygues Linkcity: Bouygues Linkcity stand at MIPIM (profile MIPIM), at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, the very venue of MAPIC.

• Brioche Dorée: Brioche Dorée stand at Franchise Expo (profile Franchise Expo Paris), a growing retail brand, at the heart of the concerns of MAPIC retail exhibitors.

Tips for exhibiting at MAPIC

• Book early: locations at the Palais des Festivals are limited.

• Focus on appointments: most business is concluded during scheduled meetings.

• Pay attention to models: the project must be understood in just a few seconds.

• Anticipate delivery: access to the city center is restricted.

Frequently Asked Questions about MAPIC

When should I start a stand project for Cannes?

Eight to ten months before the opening to design and organize delivery.

Where and when does the next edition take place?

At the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, on November 3rd and 4th, 2026.

Can Expace build a stand in Cannes?

Yes. Conception and manufacturing in France, delivery and installation in Cannes by our teams, from our workshops.

Launch your stand project for MAPIC. Discover also: MIPIM, Expo Real and all our exhibitions in France.