IT & Cybersecurity Meetings France, Cannes, 23–25 March 2027.
Dates
23–25 Mar 2027
City / country
Cannes, France
Venue
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes
Time
8:45 AM – 7:00 PM
Companies exhibiting at IT & CYBERSECURITY MEETINGS FRANCE include 42K.IO, 6CURE, Abnormal AI, ACCO BRANDS (ESSELTE) - KENSINGTON and ACKNOWLEDGE.
Event overview
IT & Cybersecurity Meetings France 2027 runs 23–25 March at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, now branded Cybersecurity AI & IT.
The accredited trade show pairs CISO, CIO and infrastructure buyers with vendors in pre-booked 15-minute one-to-one meetings, alongside conferences and networking.
Admission is free but only approved professionals are admitted.
TL;DR
Visit to meet vendors that match a live project, not to collect brochures. The organiser validates each hosted buyer’s project before matching, and meetings take place on the exhibitor’s stand with a demonstration to hand. Accredited visitors can also attend conferences and workshops, and the Croisette setting keeps evening networking close to the hotels.
Exhibit because the audience is pre-qualified and the meeting format compresses the sales cycle. Meetings are requested and accepted by both sides before the show, so stand time goes to buyers with funded projects. The exhibitor package also exposes your stand to unmatched hosted buyers and accredited visitors, multiplying contacts beyond the booked agenda.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, La Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France
Entrances & gates
Main entrance on La Croisette
Use the Esplanade doors for accreditation and the exhibition; allow extra time on the first morning.
Food options
Palais des Festivals catering and café areas
On-site diningParking: Use the Palais des Festivals car park beneath the building or the nearby La Croisette car parks; arrive early on 24–25 March because the Croisette closes to through traffic during major events.
Gate: Enter through the main Palais entrance on La Croisette and follow accreditation desks in the Esplanade; keep your personal badge and ID with you.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Accredited trade visitor
Free admission, subject to approval of a personal accreditation.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Bring photo ID to the accreditation desk; your personal badge is issued only after the organiser approves your application.
Ticket notes
Admission is free for approved trade visitors. Hosted Buyers receive travel, accommodation and catering under the programme terms; exhibitors book a stand package.
Who runs the show
Weyou Group
Organiser
What's on
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 3,000
Exhibitors: 191
This edition
2027
Visitors: 3,200
Exhibitors: 200
Next edition
Not announced yet
Growth over time
Edition recap
The 2026 edition ran 17–19 March at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, with 191 stands, more than 3,000 participants per day and 6,700 pre-arranged one-to-one meetings.
New this edition
AI matching and hosted-buyer qualification
The organiser’s platform matches validated buyer projects with exhibitors and confirms meetings on both sides before the show.
SourceAI security added to the core programme
The 2027 brand and programme place AI solutions alongside cybersecurity, cloud, networks and IT infrastructure.
SourceImpact
Cannes concentrates qualified French security demand into a short, meeting-led format. For a vendor, the value is not footfall but the number of pre-qualified conversations: 191 stands and 6,700 planned meetings in 2026 show how deliberately the agenda is built. The show works best as a pipeline accelerator for France, not as a mass-market brand campaign.
Audience quality
The audience is curated rather than open. Accreditation is checked against the show’s sectors and roles, and hosted buyers must have a project that exhibitors can realistically deliver. Expect CISOs, CIOs, infrastructure and network leaders from large French enterprises, public bodies and regulated industries, with Swiss and Luxembourg buyers also in scope. Students and the general public are excluded.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on meeting acceptance and follow-up discipline. The organiser reports average exhibitor ROI of x7 to x15 over 18 months and a 70% rebooking rate, but these are commercial claims, not audited figures. A realistic plan is to target 15–25 accepted meetings, staff the stand with senior sellers and technical pre-sales, and book follow-ups within 48 hours of the show.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
France is one of Europe’s largest cybersecurity markets, and Cannes gives vendors a compact route to French, Swiss and Luxembourg enterprise buyers. The one-to-one format filters out casual visitors, so exhibitors spend time with decision-makers who already have a project and a budget. That makes the show a useful bridge between French channel partners and international vendors entering the market.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
NIS 2 turns compliance into boardroom work
French essential and important entities are adapting risk-management, supplier and incident-reporting duties to the EU NIS 2 directive. Buyers are looking for evidence, audit trails and managed services rather than point tools.
What it changes: Compliance deadlines create budgeted projects that can be discussed in a 15-minute meeting and carried into a follow-up pilot.
SourceAI security and Shadow AI governance
Generative AI adoption is expanding the attack surface and creating governance questions around data leakage, model access and unsanctioned tools. Security teams are buying visibility, data-loss prevention and AI usage controls.
What it changes: AI is now part of the cybersecurity buying conversation, not a separate track, so vendors need a clear AI-security story.
Identity and exposure management consolidate
Enterprises are consolidating identity, privileged access and exposure-management controls as they reduce tool sprawl and prepare for cloud-first operations.
What it changes: Consolidation favours platforms that can demonstrate integration and measurable risk reduction on the stand.
Cannes is an early-year, meeting-led show. Buyers who need a broader conference, a UK audience or a late-year French gathering can pair it with these events.
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Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
Closest major airport; direct trains and express coaches run to Cannes station.
27 km
to venue
30–40 minutes
by car
Marseille Provence Airport
Useful for Marseille and Aix connections, but a longer transfer by road or rail.
160 km
to venue
1 hour 45 minutes–2 hours
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 120–180 / night
Simple three-star rooms; book early because the show overlaps the spring conference season.
USD 220–320 / night
Four-star walkable options; rates rise sharply during large events.
USD 450–750 / night
Five-star seafront hotels used for hosted-buyer stays and evening networking.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Bus
Buy a ticket from the driver or the Palm Bus app; journey times are short but buses fill up during show hours.
Taxi / ride-hail
Use the official taxi rank at the station; ride-hail availability is limited in Cannes.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay business visa | Non-EU/EEA nationals without a visa-free arrangement for France | $98.00 | 15–45 calendar days |
EU/EEA and Swiss nationals do not need a visa. Many other nationalities, including UK and US passport holders, can enter visa-free for short business trips, but rules change and should be checked before booking.
France accepts ATA carnets for temporary admission of exhibition goods; list equipment precisely and carry the carnet with the freight documents.
Official visa pageWeather
March in Cannes is mild but changeable: daytime highs around 16°C, nights around 8°C, with a real chance of rain and gusty sea breezes. Bring a light waterproof layer and comfortable shoes for the Croisette.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Free Wi-Fi is usually available in the Palais and hotels; buy an EU data plan for backup and use a VPN for work documents. Mobile coverage is strong across Cannes.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
French business etiquette
Greet with a handshake and use “vous” until invited otherwise. Meetings start on time; keep small talk brief and come with a clear agenda and French or bilingual materials.
Dress and dining
Business casual is normal at the show, with a jacket for evening events. Lunch is a sit-down affair, often 12:30–14:00; confirm dietary needs when you accept a hosted-buyer invitation.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: NCE
Book 8–12 weeks ahead for March; Nice is the closest airport and Cannes is 30–40 minutes by road or a short train ride.
Book flightsSchengen rules apply. EU/EEA and Swiss citizens travel freely; other visitors should check whether their nationality has a visa-free arrangement for short business visits.
Estimated cost: EUR 90 (about USD 98) for a Schengen short-stay visa
Processing: 15–45 calendar days
Apply well before travel and carry an invitation letter from the organiser if requesting a business visa.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: From Nice airport, take the express coach or train to Cannes station, then a 10-minute walk or short taxi to the Palais.
Hotel → venue: Most Croisette and centre hotels are a 5–20 minute walk from the Palais.
Ride-hail: Uber and local taxis operate, but supply is thin during large events; use the station taxi rank.
Public transit: Palm Bus lines 1 and 2 serve the Palais area; single rides cost about EUR 1.50.
Parking: Underground parking is available at the Palais and along La Croisette, but spaces are limited during show days.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: March
Temperature: 8–16°C
Seasonality: Mild spring weather with a realistic chance of rain and sea breeze; evenings are cool.
Packing: Pack layers, a compact umbrella and comfortable walking shoes; bring a power bank and EU plug adapter for long days.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: 24 March 2027
The first full exhibition and meeting day has the freshest agendas, the opening conference energy and the welcome networking still ahead. Use 25 March for follow-up meetings and quieter stand conversations before the closing cocktail.
Apply for accreditation and upload ID — Approval is not automatic; apply early and keep the confirmation email.
Book flights and hotel — Nice is the closest airport; Croisette hotels sell out during event weeks.
Build your meeting shortlist — Use the matchmaking platform to request exhibitors that fit your project.
Confirm meetings and download the app — Check your agenda, stand numbers and conference slots.
Pack badge, ID and meeting notes — Print a one-page project brief to share on the stand.
Accreditation, cloakroom and coffee
Palais main entrance and EsplanadeOpening conference or keynote
Main auditoriumTwo pre-booked one-to-one meetings
Exhibitor standsHosted lunch and informal follow-ups
Palais catering area or Croisette hotelÎles de Lérins
Half-Day Island Trip
20-minute ferry from Cannes harbour
Quiet Mediterranean scenery and a break from the show floor; Sainte-Marguerite is the easiest island for a short visit.
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Hill-Town Excursion
About 45 minutes by car
Well-preserved medieval village with galleries and views, suitable for a post-show afternoon or client outing.
Welcome cocktail
Official evening event
Held on the evening of 23 March for exhibitors and top decision-makers; bring business cards and a short introduction.
Croisette hotel bars
Informal networking
Hosted buyers stay on the Croisette, so hotel bars are useful for follow-up conversations after the show closes.
The show compresses many conversations into two meeting days, so speed matters more than volume. A disciplined 48-hour follow-up turns a 15-minute stand meeting into a real opportunity.
Budget
Shell scheme
EUR 550–750 / m²
Raw space
EUR 380–520 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
No 2027 tariff was published. Bands are editorial estimates for a premium Cannes one-to-one show and exclude VAT, stand design and freight.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
booth
exhibitor · standard
EUR 4950–6750 / 9 sqm equipped stand
hotel
both · mid
EUR 220–320 / room per night
per_diem
both · standard
EUR 55–75 / person per day
flight
both · economy
EUR 120–380 / return flight
visa
both · standard
EUR 90 / Schengen short-stay visa
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth | exhibitor | standard | EUR 4950–6750 / 9 sqm equipped stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | mid | EUR 220–320 / room per night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| per_diem | both | standard | EUR 55–75 / person per day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| flight | both | economy | EUR 120–380 / return flight | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| visa | both | standard | EUR 90 / Schengen short-stay visa | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions to decide whether to visit, exhibit or skip IT & Cybersecurity Meetings France 2027.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
Which best describes you?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a funded security or IT project and can travel to Cannes in March.
Best for
CISOs, CIOs and infrastructure leaders with a live project
Min. budget
$1,200.00
Timeline
2–4 weeks for accreditation and travel
Risks
Accreditation may be refused
Meeting slots fill before the show
exhibit
You can commit senior sellers and pre-sales and want 15–25 qualified meetings.
Best for
Cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure vendors selling to French enterprises
Min. budget
$9,000.00
Timeline
3–6 months for stand, freight and meeting build
Risks
Low meeting acceptance if the profile is vague
High Cannes hotel and stand costs
skip
You have no active project or cannot meet the trade-only admission criteria.
Best for
Students, general public and companies with no France-focused offer
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
No access without accreditation
Little value without a relevant project
Book with
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes
Seafront congress centre on La Croisette and the host venue for the 2027 edition.
Public venue; not named as a commercial partner.
Air France
French flag carrier with direct services to Nice Côte d’Azur from major European cities.
Useful travel provider; no official airline partnership was confirmed.
CCI Nice Côte d’Azur
Regional chamber of commerce supporting businesses and international trade on the Côte d’Azur.
Public business body; no official show partnership was confirmed.
CESIN
French association of information-security experts, representing CISOs and senior security practitioners.
Relevant industry association; no official show partnership was confirmed.
Recommended providers
Official French visa portal; apply at the consulate or visa centre in your country.
Cannes tourist office accommodation service
Use the official destination site to compare Croisette and centre hotels.
Compare Paris, London and Frankfurt connections to Nice; book 8–12 weeks ahead.
Book a French customs and exhibition freight specialist; confirm the Palais delivery window.
Business travel and exhibitor liability cover; confirm the certificate required by the organiser.
Cannes Destination tourist office
Official ideas for Îles de Lérins, Le Suquet and the surrounding Côte d’Azur.
Weyou Group exhibitor platform
The organiser advertises scans, leads and reporting inside its exhibitor platform.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
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Info-Entreprise
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