Calendar of International Trade Programs and Events

Sector: ICT

Market Region: Europe

Date: February 10, 2026 to February 13, 2026

World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) 2026  will take place February 12–13, 2026. This elite event brings together a high-caliber mix of AI innovators, global tech leaders, fast-scaling startups, and enterprise decision-makers. Organized by the creators of Big Data & AI Paris, WAICF is purpose-built for real-world use cases, international B2B lead generation, and cross-sector strategic partnerships.  The 2026 edition is expected to feature: more than 10,000 business attendees; over 220 international exhibitors, including companies such as Google, Meta, NVIDIA, AWS, Airbus, Hugging Face, Alibaba, JP Morgan, and Accenture; 320+ global speakers from industry, academia, and public institutions; 600+ pre-arranged business meetings, powered by WAICF’s AI-driven matchmaking platform; and strong representation from key sectors: healthcare, fintech, cybersecurity, mobility, energy, manufacturing, retail, and government.  Ontario companies participating in the mission to WAICF 2026 will benefit from a high-impact presence within the official Ontario/Canada Pavilion, strategically located on the exhibition floor at the Palais des Festivals. This pavilion will spotlight Ontario’s leadership in AI innovation to a targeted international audience of enterprise buyers, investors, and potential partners.  The Ontario Mission will include:  - 1:1 export advice and consultation- Market and sector briefings on key trends and opportunities in Europe- Site visits- Marketing and promotional support- On-site assistance during the trade show- Co-exhibitor plug-and-play kiosks within the branded Ontario/Canada Pavilion- Unlimited exhibitor badges (exhibit-only access for additional staff)- Company logo and profile featured on the official WAICF website- Unlimited access to the BBCM matchmaking platform, allowing direct B2B meeting scheduling with qualified attendees (exhibitors, visitors, and speakers)- Participation in a premium networking cocktail at the Majestic Hotel, engaging with high-profile delegates and decision-makers.  The mission will be delivered in close collaboration with Ontario’s Trade and Investment Offices (TIOs) in Europe and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS).Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Companies that complete payment first will have priority in selecting their booth location. Applications will be reviewed and approved as they are received, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot.

The cost to exhibit is CAD $3,900.

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