TFWA World Exhibition & Conference

TFWA has unveiled the first details of two market insight workshops set to take place within the Palais venue this year in the dedicated Innovation Square space, perfectly aligning with the themes of its workshops. Designed to spotlight the latest industry research, both sessions promise to deliver timely perspectives for the wide-ranging audience attending duty free and travel retail’s premier global gathering.

The first workshop, World in Flux: Travel Retail Amid Today’s Geopolitical Realities, will explore how the industry is responding to an increasingly unpredictable global environment. With geopolitical tensions and economic volatility reshaping travel patterns and consumer sentiment, the session – featuring findings from a tailored report by global consultancy Kearney – will examine key risks, emerging market shifts, and strategic responses aimed at building resilience. The workshop will take place on Tuesday 30th September from 08:00 to 09:00, and the welcome coffee will be served from 8:00. 

The following day, Innovation Square will host the second workshop entitled Next Horizon: Charting the Future of Travel Retail, again starting at 08:00. Zooming out from the granularity of the industry, this session will aim to answer: what is the long-term role of duty free and travel retail in an evolving world? The panellists will explore the future of airport shopping, based on a new foresight report by Le Comptoir Prospectiviste. The authors of the report will present their key findings and offer all stakeholders – from landlords to brands and beyond – advice and actions on how they must adapt to stay relevant and, crucially, deliver value as travel enters its new era. 

Innovation Square, debuting this year in Cannes, is a dynamic new platform for discovery, insight, and engagement. Located on the parvis in front of the Palais des Festivals, the 25m x 15m tented venue offers a versatile, fully equipped space for plug-and-play, multi-format programming, and is set to become a hub for innovation-focused dialogue throughout the week.

For more on what TFWA expects to be a focus of discussion at Cannes, follow the link

“Learning is and will always be a central focus for us at TFWA. The intent behind hosting these early-morning workshops is to provoke debate and share best practice, making every moment spent amongst industry colleagues in Cannes as valuable as possible.” 
Philippe Margueritte, TFWA President 

All those planning to attend TFWA World Exhibition & Conference are advised to keep an eye on TFWA’s website and social channels for the latest information.