MIPIM – a week in Cannes!

MIPIM – a week in Cannes!

In March Wilson Browne sent along a seven strong contingent to the international property event MIPIM (Le marché international des professionnels de l’immobilier), which is a property festival attracting public and private sector delegates from around the globe.

We weren’t sure quite what to expect, but it was full on and very tiring – long days and lots of walking (OK with the occasional cocktail thrown in!). There were exhibitions, stands, lectures, networking events, networking opportunities outside of the main hub and much more. Inside of the event there were over 20,000 delegates and 8,000 businesses from 90 countries and 340 stands and pavilions.

The event was held at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, so we got the tread the red carpet where the Cannes Film Festival stars strut their stuff. Sadly no Hollywood stars there when we were!

Surprising the people local to Northamptonshire we met during the week, some of whom have been attending the event for many years. It was good to be able to show that it’s not all about the city firms and it was an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the vibrant Northamptonshire business community.

So did we enjoy it? Yes. Was it hard work? Yes.