The Beach Village will benefit from increased exhibition space. Source: TFWA.

Pre-registration is now open for the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference and TFWA Innovation Lab.

The industry’s global summit returns to the Palais des Festivals in Cannes from 29 September to 4 October.

Attendees will again benefit from an unrivalled opportunity to view the latest brands, network with industry decision makers and learn more about the major issues facing the industry through a comprehensive workshop and conference programme.

This year’s event debuts the new TFWA Innovation Lab – a development of the TFWA Digital Village.

NEW SOCIAL EVENT LOCATIONS

Located within the event perimeter close to Majestic Beach, exhibitors will be able to showcase fresh thinking and innovation in areas such as customer engagement, digital technology, brand activations, in-store design and sustainability between 1 – 4 October.

In the exhibition itself, the Beach Village is set to increase its footprint, with venue changes for the registration area, Opening Cocktail, The Scene and Le Premium Evening, which will now be held at Port Canto.

For the first time, the trademark Opening Cocktail will be open to all visitor and exhibitor badge holders, while delegates registered under the full delegate package and attending Le Premium Evening will gain access to The Scene on Thursday evening.

TFWA President Alain Maingreaud said: “At a time of both great challenge and opportunity for duty free and travel retail, this year’s TFWA World Exhibition & Conference will aim to showcase industry excellence and provide solutions in a fast-moving world.

“I’m certain that our new TFWA Innovation Lab and our great line-up of exhibitors and speakers will provide delegates with essential new ideas and inspiration to help drive their businesses forward.”