Global Restaurant Leadership 2026, the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference, brings the industry to Cannes, France from 4 November 2026 to 6 November 2026. It serves as a meeting of minds, where fresh research meets hard-won practical experience. Expect to join around 150 attendees over the course of the event. Credit for the smooth running goes to Informa Markets, who shape the programme end to end. JW Marriott Cannes takes on hosting duties, its layout well suited to crowds and content alike.

Location matters, and Cannes delivers. It brings together the infrastructure of a major event city with the warmth of a place used to hosting guests from abroad. Good airport access and reliable local transit make the journey to Cannes a low-stress one. Lodging is easy to sort in Cannes, with everything from conference hotels to smaller stays with local flavour. Leave a little time to explore: Cannes's dining, culture and attractions make the trip about more than just the event.

Talks trace a path through Restaurant Leadership, Restaurant Industry, Restaurant Technology and Food & Beverage, pairing hard data with the kind of insight you only get in the room. Expect a rhythm of big ideas and practical detail, punctuated by chances to meet the people behind them. Curated introductions and open networking areas take the awkwardness out of meeting new contacts.

Whether you come to learn, to present or to connect, the return on your time is hard to beat. If you count yourself among leaders, learners and everyone in between, Global Restaurant Leadership 2026 belongs on your shortlist.

Full programme details, exhibitor lists and registration information are typically published in the run-up to the event on the official website.