Yes. Many companies use yachts as private meeting spaces during MIPIM in order to string together multiple investor or partner appointments in a calmer environment than the public spaces of the exhibition.
Investor meetings, client appointments, private presentations, and networking cocktails just minutes from the Palais des Festivals.
The dates for MIPIM 2027 have not been announced. The event is generally held in early March at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.
During MIPIM, Cannes becomes for a few days the global meeting point for investors, developers, local authorities, and major players in international real estate.
Every year, the exhibition brings together several thousand decision-makers who come to present projects, meet partners and investors, or explore new development opportunities. In this particularly busy context, many companies look for spaces to organize meetings or professional gatherings outside of the exhibition's public areas.
During MIPIM, certain yachts can be used as private reception spaces at the dock, offering a more confidential setting to host partners, clients, or investors in the immediate vicinity of the Croisette. Depending on the day's schedule, it is also possible to organize a short cruise in the Bay of Cannes to continue discussions in a calmer environment.
This approach is naturally part of a yacht charter on the French Riviera , allowing the organization of meetings, cocktail parties, or corporate events in a more exclusive setting during the trade show week.
Many international real estate projects and partnerships are negotiated during MIPIM, making this period a key time to meet investors and partners in a setting conducive to strategic discussions.
Throughout the MIPIM, Cannes welcomes several thousand real estate professionals from all over the world.
Schedules are often filled several weeks in advance and available reception venues quickly become scarce.
In this context, organizing a private meeting at sea or dockside during MIPIM provides a quieter and more flexible environment than the public areas of the show.
The yacht then becomes a true professional reception area, making it possible to welcome partners, investors, or clients while remaining in the immediate vicinity of the Palais des Festivals.
Many companies today use yachts as hospitality platforms to host investors, partners, and clients during MIPIM.
Organize a confidential meeting with investors or partners.
Welcome clients in a privileged setting close to the show.
Organize a networking cocktail at sea or dockside after the conferences.
Present a real estate project in a quiet environment.
Extend professional discussions in a more relaxed setting.
The positioning of the yacht depends on the format of the event, port availability, and the desired level of proximity to the Palais des Festivals.
The bay facing the Croisette remains the most sought-after area during the trade show.
It allows you to welcome guests while maintaining a direct view of the Palais des Festivals, where the majority of conferences and professional meetings take place.
The yacht then becomes a floating meeting space at the heart of the event.
A yacht positioned at the Old Port allows for quick boarding between two conferences or appointments.
The yachts located near the Palais des Festivals allow guests to easily join conferences between two meetings or professional appointments.
This format is particularly well-suited for organizing client meetings or strategic meetings during the day.
A few minutes away by boat, the Cap d'Antibes offers a more discreet and quieter setting.
This type of environment is often favored for strategic discussions, investor meetings, or meetings requiring greater confidentiality.
Discover in particular the options available for rent a yacht between Cannes and Antibes .
The yacht allows for organizing different types of professional events during the boat show.
These formats help create an environment more conducive to exchanges than the public areas of the exhibition.
A more confidential setting for strategic discussions.
Welcoming clients and prospects away from the hustle and bustle of the exhibition.
Presenting a project in a calm and private environment.
Create a professional networking event at the end of the day.
Welcome partners and teams to a private space.
A space dedicated to discussions requiring greater discretion.
Start the day with an investor meeting on board.
Continue professional discussions over a private lunch.
Targeted meetings in a more confidential environment.
The choice of the boat depends on the number of guests and the type of meeting organized.
These units are particularly well-suited for small meetings.
Agile and elegant, they make it possible to organize professional meetings or strategic discussions in an elegant and discreet setting.
These yachts offer more reception space and generally feature comfortable indoor lounges.
They are perfectly suited for client meetings, private presentations, or networking cocktails.
For events welcoming more guests, certain yachts allow for the organization of cocktail parties or networking receptions with a larger number of participants, up to 29 people while cruising. Dockside, the limitations are more flexible, and it is possible to host a much larger number of guests.
Here are examples of yachts particularly suited for events hosting a large number of guests. Their expansive deck spaces facilitate guest circulation and allow for cocktail parties or receptions in a setting that is both convivial and elegant.
MIPIM week corresponds to a period of high demand on the French Riviera.
Yachts suitable for corporate events and investor meetings are generally the first to be booked during MIPIM week.
Demand for yachts during MIPIM is particularly strong.
Companies exhibiting at the trade show often book their hospitality spaces several weeks in advance to secure the most sought-after time slots.
Organizing a meeting or an event during MIPIM requires precise coordination between the trade show schedule and the onboard organization.
Thanks to our local presence on the French Riviera, we select the yachts best suited for professional events and client meetings.
Our knowledge of the event market in Cannes allows us to identify the units truly suited for corporate events and hospitality operations.
From yacht selection to event coordination, the Clapi Boats team takes care of every detail to offer you a seamless and stress-free experience.
Private meeting, networking cocktail, or partner reception: the format determines the type of boat and the ideal duration.
The choice depends on the number of guests, the space needed, and the type of experience desired.
Boarding times, potential navigation, guest organization: every detail is anticipated to ensure the smooth running of the event.
Clear planning ensures a smooth welcome and allows you to fully enjoy the unique setting offered by the Bay of Cannes.
Share the broad outlines of your event and we will quickly suggest the most suitable yachts.
Organize my event →Answers to the main questions for organizing a professional meeting or event on board during MIPIM.
Yes. Many companies use yachts as private meeting spaces during MIPIM in order to string together multiple investor or partner appointments in a calmer environment than the public spaces of the exhibition.
Depending on the selected yacht and the event program, boarding can take place directly at the port of Cannes, near the Palais des Festivals, or from various points in the bay of Cannes.
Yes. Certain events during MIPIM are organized with the yacht remaining docked, which allows guests to easily access the boat between meetings or conferences.
The duration depends on the chosen format. Some companies organize meetings lasting one to two hours, while others book the yacht for a half-day or an evening to host several guests in succession.
Yes. Yachts often offer comfortable interior spaces and exterior areas for discussing with partners, presenting a project, or hosting investors in a more confidential setting.
Yes. Yachts are regularly used during MIPIM to organize networking cocktails, partner meetings, or professional receptions in a more exclusive setting than the traditional venues of the exhibition.
As demand is very high during MIPIM week, yachts suitable for corporate events are often booked several weeks in advance. Booking ahead allows you to secure the best options.