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Why do people make the choices they do and what does that mean for businesses seeking to earn their attention and trust?

At the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026, bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg joins the programme under the theme « Shaping the World of Travel Retail ».

Drawing on his acclaimed research into habits, communication and human behaviour, Duhigg will explore the hidden forces behind decision-making and why understanding them has never been more important for engaging today’s traveller.

📆 Monday 28 September 2026, 9:00am – 11:45am
📍 Grand Auditorium, Palais des Festivals, Cannes

As mobility evolves, what will tomorrow’s airports - and the journeys they enable - look like?

At the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026, Gilles Roucolle, Managing Director and Head of Industries at Oliver Wyman, joins the programme under the theme « Shaping the World of Travel Retail. »

In his session, Roucolle will explore how advances in mobility, technology and traveller expectations are redefining the role of airports, transforming them from transport hubs into connected destinations where travel, retail and experience converge.

📆 Monday 28 September 2026, 9:00am – 11:45am
📍 Grand Auditorium, Palais des Festivals, Cannes

TFWA is delighted to announce the appointment of Charlène Tourneaux as the Managing Director of TFWA, effective July 15th, 2026.

Charlène brings extensive international experience in building high-performing, multicultural organisations and leading transformational change across complex, multi-market environments, most recently at Brown-Forman where she has held a succession of senior executive roles across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India and Global Travel Retail.

As Managing Director, Charlène will lead the Association’s team, working closely with the Board, Management Committee, TFWA members and other industry stakeholders to build on TFWA’s successes and continue to deliver value for the duty-free and travel retail industry.

Learn more on TFWA’s website through the link in story.

Globalisation is entering a new chapter. Can an industry founded on openness, connectivity and international commerce continue to thrive?

At the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026, held under the theme « Shaping the World of Travel Retail », economist and bestselling author David McWilliams opens the debate with a timely look at the geopolitical and economic shifts reshaping global commerce.

His session will explore what these changes mean for the future of duty free and travel retail.

📆 Monday 28 September 2026, 9:00am – 11:45am
📍 Grand Auditorium, Palais des Festivals, Cannes

The TFWA World Conference opens with the state of the industry address by TFWA President Sarah Branquinho.

As global markets evolve and traveller expectations continue to shift, she will share her perspective on the industry’s current outlook and the opportunities ahead for duty free and travel retail.

📆 Monday 28 September 2026, 9:00am – 11:45am
📍 Grand Auditorium, Palais des Festivals, Cannes

How will the world shape travel retail and how will travel retail adapt to a changing world?

Returning to Cannes, we will bring together leading voices for a morning of strategic insight.

Under the theme “Shaping the World of Travel Retail”, and moderated by Stephen Sackur, the Conference will explore the major forces transforming travel retail: global shifts, evolving mobility, changing traveller behaviours and new opportunities for growth and innovation.

📆 Monday 28 September 2026, 9:00am – 11:45am
📍 Grand Auditorium, Palais des Festivals, Cannes

TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026 in Cannes is getting closer.

Pre-registration is now officially open for the global duty free and travel retail community to secure their access to one of the industry’s key annual gatherings.

From networking opportunities and conferences to product discoveries and market insights, Cannes will once again bring together brands, retailers, airports and industry leaders from around the world.

Join us in Cannes from 27 September to 1 October 2026.

👉 Register now through the link in bio.

Business happened everywhere at TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference 2026.

This year’s ONE2ONE programme facilitated 955 pre-scheduled meetings, creating focused opportunities for buyers, brands, airports, retailers and partners to connect.

The strength of the week also came from the many conversations taking place directly on the stands and across the show floor, complemented by a strong programme of networking events, from the Welcome Cocktail at Gardens by the Bay to the TFWA Asia Pacific Lounge and the Speakeasy Closing Event at Alkaff Mansion.

👉 Link in bio for the full review.

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