IRG Cannes Summit 2026
Increasing Personal, Business and Societal Impact.
Located just 25 minutes from Nice Airport and the Cannes Festival, the IRG campus is nestled in the historic town of Saint Paul de Vence—a renowned hub for modern and contemporary art, once home to visionaries like Pablo Picasso. This inspiring setting will host the first two days of our summit, fostering creativity and learning. On Monday, we move the IRG Summit to Cannes for a celebration ceremony at WPP Beach on the Croisette, followed by a week of dynamic IRG and partner events at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.
This year’s summit again brings together participants and contributors from all IRG programs and includes inspirational speakers, engaging workshops and small group sparring sessions.
2026 Speakers and Contributors (More to Follow)
Miriam van der Heijden
2026 Summit Program (More to Follow)
Friday, 19 June
Arrival & Welcome
04.00 PM Check-in opens (welcome to arrive earlier)
06.00 PM Informal Welcome, Drinks & Dinner
Location: IRG Campus in St. Paul de Vence
Saturday, 20 June
IRG100 2026
08.30 AM Breakfast
10.00 AM Program Starts (for 2026 participants)
04.30 PM Program Ends – start leisure time
Alumns & Community Welcome
06.00 PM IRG Alumns Welcome drinks
06.30 PM Fireside Chat
07.00 PM Dinner
Location: IRG Campus in St. Paul de Vence
Sunday, 21 June
IRG Summit
08.30 AM Breakfast
04.00 PM Program Ends – start leisure time
Welcome VIP Guests & Sunset drink
06.00 PM Welcome VIP Guests & Sunset drink
06.30 PM Launch Marketing2030
07.30 PM IRG Dinner
21:00 PM Dancing Under the Stars
Location: IRG Campus in St. Paul de Vence
Monday, 22 June
IRG Summit
08.30 AM Breakfast
10.00 AM Morning Program Starts
12.00 PM Lunch
01.00 PM Leave Campus
02.00 PM Celebration Ceremony
03.00 PM Program End and Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity starts
Location : IRG Campus in St. Paul de Vence
Cannes Lions
At Cannes Lions, the advertising and communications industry meets to see the world’s best work. It’s where insights from iconic thought leaders, ideas from innovative companies, and inspiration from every corner of the creative marketing community come together. Expect a week of global networking, world-class learning, and benchmark-setting Awards – at the world’s biggest celebration of history-making creativity.
Click here for More information on the Lions Festival
2025 Summit Highlights
Want to know what to expect? Enjoy this 2-minute wrap up of last year’s Summit.
St. Paul de Vence Accommodation: IRG Campus, Evancy, Les Jardins d’Azur
Address: Les Jardins d’Azur, 1167 Chem. de la Sine, 06140 Vence, France
Check-in opens 4 PM on Friday 19th June.
Travel
Airport: The nearest airport is Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport, which is just 20 minutes away.
Taxi: Blacklane offer seamless ground transport form the airport to the campus. Click here to book directly.
What to pack for the Summit?
The South of France in June is typically very warm, and the sessions will take place outside, so comfort is key. There will be a party on Sunday night after dinner, so feel free to bring a shiny disco outfit. The IRG Campus has a swimming pool, don’t forget your active wear & swimwear.
Visa for Travel
You may need a visa to enter France. Find out more about entry requirements here. If required, The IRG can assist with a ‘letter of invitation’ to support your application.
IRG Partners
