In short
MIPIM is a networking event for property investors and cities, so stands are hospitality spaces with meeting tables, city or project models as the centrepiece, large screens for masterplans and space for panel talks. Start a custom stand about 6–9 months ahead and confirm dates, height limits and rules in the exhibitor manual.
Key points
- Where and when: Cannes, annual, in March.
- The audience is mostly investors.
- A physical model or large-screen masterplan as the centrepiece.
- Meeting tables and a hospitality bar.
- Plan a custom stand about 6–9 months before the show.
MIPIM for exhibitors
MIPIM brings investors, developers, cities and regions together in Cannes. City and regional pavilions host programmes of talks; much networking also happens outside the Palais.
| MIPIM | |
|---|---|
| City | Cannes |
| Venue | Palais des Festivals et des Congrès |
| Sector | Real estate and urban development |
| Cycle | Annual, in March |
| Main stand activity | Pre-booked meetings |
| Custom stand lead time | 6–9 months |
Who you are designing for
Investors, developers, city and regional governments, architects and advisers.
What matters most on a MIPIM stand:
- A physical model or large-screen masterplan as the centrepiece.
- Meeting tables and a hospitality bar.
- A small stage area for talks.
- Space within a compact Palais footprint used efficiently.
Layouts for pre-booked meetings, by stand type
Most MIPIM exhibitors build around pre-booked meetings. How that works depends on how many sides of your plot are open. If you are unsure which type you have, see exhibition stand types.
| Stand type | Open sides | What works |
|---|---|---|
| Row (inline) | 1 | A welcome counter at the front and two bar tables; book longer meetings in the venue's meeting rooms. |
| Corner | 2 | Reception at the corner where the aisles meet, with a semi-open lounge along the closed walls. |
| Peninsula | 3 | Reception on the main aisle and a slatted or glazed meeting room against the back wall. |
| Island | 4 | Meeting rooms in a central core or on an upper deck, with reception and a short demo on the busiest aisle. |
Stand ideas for MIPIM
- A large physical masterplan model at the centre.
- A hospitality bar for networking.
- A screen area for short project talks.
Planning, approvals and logistics
The Palais has limited loading and tight build-up; plan deliveries carefully.
Allow about 6–9 months for a custom stand. The exhibitor manual sets height limits, open-side rules and service deadlines; see venue approval and technical drawings.
Mistakes we see at MIPIM
- Models too small to read from the aisle.
- Packing a stage into a stand with no audience space.
Try your MIPIM layout in 3D
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Frequently asked questions
01What should a city stand at MIPIM include?
A masterplan model or screen, a programme of talks, and meeting space for investors.
02Is MIPIM a large exhibition?
It is mostly networking and conference, held in the Palais des Festivals; stands are a base for meetings.
03How early should I start designing a MIPIM stand?
For a custom stand, about 6–9 months ahead: long enough for design, organiser approval, production and shipping. Shell scheme stands can be planned in weeks.
04Can I reuse my MIPIM stand at other shows?
Often, if it is modular. Design the core (walls, counters, pre-booked meetings area) to work on several plot sizes, and swap graphics per show. See [modular vs custom stands](/guides/modular-vs-custom-exhibition-stands).
Put it into practice
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Guidance here reflects common practice. Venues, organisers and countries set their own rules: always check the exhibitor manual and work with a qualified stand builder and engineer for structures.
