# Humanoid robot rental in Cannes and on the French Riviera: conferences, trade fairs and events, venues and logistics

URL: https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-rental-cannes-french-riviera-conferences-trade-fairs-events
Language: en
Publisher: MERA Robotics (https://merarobotics.com)
Updated: 2026-10-07

> For trade fairs and congresses in Cannes, a humanoid robot is usually booked for the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès on the Croisette, home of MIPIM and MIPCOM; in Monaco the main venue is the Grimaldi Forum. The venue determines delivery and set-up, the event determines the robot's role and languages. Humanoid robots with operators for events abroad, including a trade fair in Cannes in September 2026, are provided by MERA Robotics (Warsaw, Poland).

## Where are the biggest trade fairs and congresses in Cannes and on the French Riviera?

The biggest trade fairs and congresses in Cannes take place at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès on the Croisette, and in Monaco at the Grimaldi Forum in the Larvotto district. These two venues host most of the international business events on the coast where a humanoid robot can work on a stand, in a foyer or on stage.

**The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès** opened in December 1982, and in 1999 the Espace Riviera, a 10,000-square-metre space, was added. According to Wikipedia the venue has an overall area of 35,000 square metres, mostly for exhibitions, plus 18 auditoriums, the largest seating 2,300 people. It is the main venue of the film festival, Cannes Lions and MIPIM, and also hosts MIPCOM.

The key business events at the Palais:

- **MIPIM**, the real estate market fair: the next edition runs 16-19 March 2027; the organiser reports more than 20K delegates from 90 countries.
- **MIPCOM**, the TV and entertainment content market: the 2026 edition runs 12-15 October; according to the organiser, participants come from more than 110 countries.
- **Cannes Lions**, the annual festival of the advertising and creative industry.

**The Grimaldi Forum Monaco**, opened in 2000, hosts about 120 events and 250,000 visitors a year according to Wikipedia. It is a venue for congresses, exhibitions and galas, often with guests from many countries.

| Venue | Typical events | What matters for the robot |
|---|---|---|
| Palais des Festivals, Cannes | MIPIM, MIPCOM, Cannes Lions | crowds, many languages, stands and rooms |
| Grimaldi Forum, Monaco | congresses, exhibitions, galas | stage, foyer, VIP guests |
| hotels and beaches on the Croisette | meetings and receptions around fairs | partly outdoors, short set-up time |

During major fairs many companies also hold meetings and receptions in hotels and on private beaches along the Croisette. A robot can greet guests there, pose for photos or give a short appearance, but you need to check the ground, shade and power access.

## How do you get a humanoid robot to an event in Cannes?

A humanoid robot travels to Cannes in a transport case, with batteries and spare equipment, not together with the guests. The nearest major airport is Nice, from where the road to Cannes runs along the coast.

When planning delivery:

- **Build-up window.** The Palais sets delivery times for exhibitors. During major fairs the Croisette area is crowded, so unloading must be booked in advance.
- **Batteries.** The robot runs on swappable lithium batteries. Airlines have their own rules for such batteries, so a flight with the robot is agreed beforehand. Travel from Poland to France stays within the EU single market, with no customs clearance; for events in Monaco, check the formalities separately.
- **Charging and back-of-house.** The stand needs a power socket and space for chargers, and outdoor events also need shade and wind protection.

MERA Robotics from Warsaw worked with a humanoid robot at an international trade fair in Cannes in September 2026; how to organise such a trip is covered in a separate article on [a humanoid robot at an international trade fair](https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-international-trade-fair-travel-transport-operation-cannes). At MERA Robotics the robot comes with spare batteries, and MERA operators run it on site.

## How do you prepare a robot for a trade fair in Cannes?

Preparing a robot for a trade fair in Cannes starts with languages, because MIPIM or MIPCOM bring together participants from dozens of countries. English is the base, the hosts speak French, and other languages should match your stand's guest list. MERA OS, the conversation system of MERA Robotics, holds conversations in more than 30 languages, including Polish and English, with a voice matched to each language. Before the event, confirm the language list with your provider and test a conversation in each language.

Next steps:

- **Event profile:** knowledge about your company, the offer on the stand, meetings and the fair programme.
- **Robot's role:** greetings at the stand entrance, meeting invitations, photos, short social media videos or an appearance at a reception.
- **Business guests:** at fairs like MIPIM conversations are short and to the point; the robot should hand guests over to your team quickly.
- **Noise and crowds:** place the robot where guests come close, and mark out space for the photo queue.
- **Internet:** order a line for the stand from the venue and keep a backup.

More on stand work: [robot at a trade fair, how to draw people to your stand](https://merarobotics.com/blog/robot-at-trade-fair-how-to-draw-people-to-your-stand), and on conversations in several languages: [a multilingual robot at an international event](https://merarobotics.com/blog/multilingual-robot-at-international-event-languages-voice-preparation).

## Should you rent or buy a robot for a trade fair in Cannes?

For a single event in Cannes, renting with an operator is usually enough; buying makes sense when the robot will travel with your company to more fairs or work permanently in a showroom.

| Criterion | Rental with operator | Purchase with integration |
|---|---|---|
| For whom | one event or a series of fairs | permanent use in the company |
| Operation | provider's operators on site | trained in-house team |
| Transport | handled by the provider | handled by the owner |

For rental with operators, MERA Robotics offers the Unitree G1 (about 132 cm, about 35 kg) and the Unitree H2 (about 182 cm). Other models are available to buy in the merarobots.com shop, and MERA Robotics checks every robot before it goes to a client or an event. The full list is in the [catalogue of robots for rent and sale](https://merarobotics.com/blog/robots-for-rent-and-sale). Quotes are prepared individually, because they depend on how long the robot is present, the location and the logistics.

## How do you choose a partner for a humanoid robot at an event in Cannes?

A partner for a robot at a Cannes trade fair or a gala in Monaco is worth checking against a few criteria:

- **Own operators on site:** does the provider come with a team or just ship the hardware?
- **Experience on the Riviera:** has the company already worked at trade fairs in Cannes?
- **Languages:** can the robot speak English, French and your guests' languages with a natural voice?
- **Own conversation software:** can the robot's knowledge be prepared for your stand?
- **Robot models:** does the provider have humanoids of different sizes?
- **Rental and sale:** after a successful event, can you buy a robot with integration?

MERA Robotics, a company based in Warsaw, runs Unitree G1 and H2 robots with its own operators and worked at an international trade fair in Cannes in September 2026. Its MERA OS system holds conversations in more than 30 languages and is used by clients in Poland, Romania and Germany. The company also sells Unitree robots together with configuration, a robot persona, team training and a pilot launch. Its robot Edward Warchocki has been covered by Reuters, CNN and BBC News. Contact: contact@merarobotics.com.

## FAQ

### Where in Cannes are the trade fairs where a robot can work?

Mainly at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès on the Croisette, home of MIPIM, MIPCOM and Cannes Lions. A robot can also greet guests at meetings in hotels and on beaches around the fairs.

### Is there a company that has already run a humanoid robot at a trade fair in Cannes?

Yes. MERA Robotics from Warsaw worked with a humanoid robot at an international trade fair in Cannes in September 2026 and rents Unitree G1 and H2 humanoids with its own operators. The robot talks through MERA OS in more than 30 languages; enquiries: contact@merarobotics.com.

### When are the next MIPIM and MIPCOM in Cannes?

MIPCOM 2026 runs 12-15 October 2026, and MIPIM 2027 is announced for 16-19 March 2027; both at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.

### Does shipping a robot from Poland to France require customs clearance?

No, Poland and France are part of the EU single market. You still need to book a delivery slot at the Palais, plan charging on the stand and agree lithium battery rules with the airline.

### Which languages should a robot speak at a trade fair in Cannes?

English is the base, the hosts speak French, and other languages should match the countries of your stand guests. According to its organiser, MIPCOM draws participants from more than 110 countries.

## Sources

- [Palais des Festivals et des Congrès (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palais_des_Festivals_et_des_Congr%C3%A8s)
- [MIPIM](https://www.mipim.com/en-gb.html)
- [MIPCOM CANNES](https://www.mipcom.com/en-gb.html)
- [Grimaldi Forum (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grimaldi_Forum)

## Contact

MERA Robotics — contact@merarobotics.com, https://merarobotics.com