THE
PROGRAM
IN CANNES

PARTICIPATE

IN THE NEW
WAVE!

This year, the World AI Film Festival is opening its doors to all audiences, at the heart of A.I. and filmmaking. For two days in Cannes, across four iconic venues, discover the new frontiers of AI-powered creation, We look forward to seeing you in Cannes at the Palais des Festivals, at the Marriott Hotel, at the Espace Miramar or in our new meeting space for all audiences at Les Arcades cinema !

TUESDAY 21 APRIL

FESTIVAL OPENING

ESPACE MIRAMAR

Morning & Afternoon - Pro Talks

10:00 – 10:30 : OPENING WITH OFFICIALS

10:30 – 11:00 : KEYNOTE JEAN_MICHEL JARRE

AI : augmented imagination

11:15 – 12:00 : PANEL 1 ARTISTIC CREATION

12:05 – 12:30 : AWARD BEST SOUNDTRACK AI

12:30 – 15:30 : LUNCH / NETWORKING (VIP)

15:30 – 16:00 : KEYNOTE MATTHIEU KASSOVITZ

( Hybrid Films )

16:00 – 16:50 : PANEL 2 FINANCIAL MODELS

17:00 – 17:25 : AWARD BEST ADVERTISING AI FILM

17:30 : END OF PRO TALKS

BREAK BEFORE TRANSFER TO THE PALAIS DES FESTIVALS

TUESDAY 21 APRIL

EVENING EVENTS

PALAIS DES FESTIVALS

18:30 : VIP Entry Opens • Lounge “Orchestre Debussy”

18:30 – 19:00 : Private Keynote with Gaëtan Bruel
19:00 – 21:00 : Dinner in the VIP area
20:00 : General admission
20:30 – 23:15 : Gala Evening
  • Film Screenings
  • Awards
  • Concert AI
21:00 – 22:30 : Ceremony
(with a musical interlude after the presentation of two awards)
22:30 : Estimated end time

Access reserved for:

  • Pro Talks speakers
  • Accredited professionals
  • Official Jury
  • Sponsors, partners, and VIP guests
  • Institutional representatives

WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL

Panels & keynotes

ESPACE MIRAMAR

Awards Day
Morning & Afternoon Pro Talks

10:00 – 10:30 : Keynote Johann Choron
(Copyright & AI : What’s Next ?)
10:30 – 11:15 : PANEL3
Legal Framework, International Issues
11:25 – 12:00 : Award Best Micro-Serie
(with CANNESERIES Festival)
12:00 – 12:45 : Panel 4
Building an AI studio
12:30 – 15:30 : Lunch / Networking (VIP)
15:30 – 15:50 : Award Best AI Screenplay
(with GENARIO)
15:50 : End of Pro Talks — Day 2
Break before transfer to the Palais des Festivals

WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL

Evening Events

palais des festivals

Awards Day Morning & Afternoon Pro Talks

18:00 VIP Entry Opens : Lounge “Orchestre Debussy”
18:30 – 19:00 : Friendly aperitif in the VIP area
19:00 : General admission
19:30 – 21:30 : Ceremony
(with a musical interlude after the presentation of two awards)
20:30 : Closing Gala – Théâtre Debussy
Official WAIFF 2026 Awards Ceremony
Closing : robot dance performance set to music by Jean-Michel Jarre

16:00 – 16:50 : PANEL 2 FINANCIAL MODELS

After the ceremony: grand VIP dinner
Official Awards
Access reserved for:
  • Short Films Awards Emotion, Fantasy, Action & Animation
  • Feature Film Award +25 minutes lenght
  • Palmares Gala Evening

OFFICIAL ROUTE

KEY SITES