TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2025: glamorous business with ELEGANCE DRIVER
ELEGANCE DRIVER and Cannes drivers are switching to glamorous business mode with TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2025. For this umpteenth edition, our drivers will be donning their finest suits and polishing their most beautiful cars to transport you during these five days.
The 42nd edition of the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, the must-attend international summit for the duty-free and travel retail industry, is set to light up the Croisette. From September 28 to October 2, 2025, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes will become the nerve center of a booming sector.
✨ A high-end and inspiring business event
Organized by TFWA (Tax Free World Association), this annual event brings together a host of exhibitors and buyers from around the world. More than 3,000 prestigious brands will be present, covering a wide range of products from perfumes to watches, spirits, travel accessories, and much more.
Among the names confirmed for this year's event are Hermès, Giorgio Armani, Zegna, Bally, Ralph Lauren, as well as luggage specialists such as Tumi, Samsonite, and Delsey, all of whom are regulars at the event.
🌟 When the experience exceeds expectations
The event opens on September 28, with an original program from day one: a “Yes We Cannes!” sports tournament featuring blind soccer and wheelchair rugby, symbolizing openness and social innovation. This will be followed by the unmissable opening cocktail party on Carlton Beach, where networking takes on a glamorous twist in a smart casual atmosphere.
The workshops and conferences officially start on September 29, with the grand auditorium opening at 9 a.m. The Innovation Square trade show and exhibition at the Palais will be in full swing until October 2, providing a unique setting for B2B meetings.
📅 Focus on the program day by day
Here is the key schedule for the event (CET = Paris time):
Sunday, September 28
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: “Yes We Cannes!” tournament
9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.: Welcome reception for participants
7:00 p.m.: Opening cocktail party at Carlton Beach
Monday, September 29
7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.: Welcome reception for participants
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Opening conference in the Grand Auditorium
12:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.: Exhibition at the Palais
6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.: After-work session at the TFWA Lounge (Carlton Beach)
10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.: Night session at the TFWA Lounge
Tuesday, September 30
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.: Workshop “World in flux: Travel retail amid today's geopolitical realities” at Innovation Square
9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.: Exhibition + ONE2ONE meetings
TFWA Lounge evenings identical to Monday
Wednesday, October 1
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.: Workshop “Next horizon: Charting the future of travel retail”
9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.: Exhibition + meetings
6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.: TFWA Lounge after-work event
10:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.: Closing night “Phenomena Club,” with DJ Martin Solveig as guest star for a memorable evening
Thursday, October 2
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Last day of the exhibition and ONE2ONE meetings
🤝 B2B power: ONE2ONE meetings
The strategic heart of this trade show? The ONE2ONE meetings service, reserved for pre-registered delegates. It allows you to organize highly targeted meetings with partners, customers, or prospects, maximizing the chances of establishing fruitful collaborations.
Pre-registration is now open and will remain so until September 4, 2025—a date not to be missed if you want to benefit from the best services, including hotel reservations and advantageous conditions.
💎 Why attend?
A wealth of innovations: with spectacular stands and industry news, the show is the ultimate showcase for upcoming trends.
A high level of participants: luxury brands, designers, major distributors, all converge in Cannes to connect business and strategy.
A powerful human experience: in-depth workshops, chic networking events (breakfasts, cocktails, DJ parties), soft power guaranteed.
A strategic opportunity to maximize visibility, partnerships, and market intelligence.
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