9-13 March 2026
Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
Marketing Illinois to the world at MIPIM
The MIPM Conference is the premier international commercial real estate event. Attend this conference to network, learn, and make deals March 9-13, 2026. Illinois REALTORS® members who are commercial industry influencers and industry partners including commercial brokers are encouraged to apply for this reimbursement stipend if they want to:
- Network at the three-day expo.
- Learn about the best markets to invest in and valuable incentives across the world
- Showcase your properties and investment opportunities
- Engage industry experts
- Get deals done on-site to expand your portfolio and boost your bottom line
Stipend participants will not be required to work a booth or area as has been asked in the past.
2026 MIPIM Stipend Program Application
Illinois REALTORS® is offering ten $1,500 stipends for Illinois REALTORS® association members. This stipend is intended to act as a reimbursement to defray the cost of travel and participation with the Illinois REALTORS® at the 2026 MIPIM Conference. All applicants will be notified of decisions within 15 days of the application deadline.
Application deadline is 5:00p.m. Central Time (CT) on Nov. 25, 2025.
Here’s the 411 on going to MIPIM and getting the most out of your visit to Cannes
Because NAR is a partner in the MIPIM Conference, association members get a substantial price break of about 55 percent off the registration cost. To learn about the conference and registration, visit the MIPIM conference website.
Book your room … early
Although it might seem like it’s a big city from the pictures you may have seen of the Cannes Film Festival, Cannes is actually pretty small. There are large hotels in Cannes, but they fill up quickly and are in great demand. MIPIM does have a website to help you get a room, but even basic rooms in Cannes can be €300 and up. There are cheaper options in Nice. You might also check out AirBnB for options.
Passport
You must have a valid U.S. passport to travel to France, but you do not need a visa. Make sure that your passport has at least six months from the time you leave for France to its expiration date to avoid any customs issues. Passports can usually be obtained in about 6-8 weeks. Information about obtaining a passport can be found on the U.S. Department of State website.
Food
There is an array of options available at all price points. (There’s even a Steak and Shake across from the Palais de Festivals.) There are food vendors inside the Palais, and many of the various countries and companies offer everything from sushi to espresso.
Climate
Cannes has a wonderfully temperate climate, and even in March you’ll rarely need more than a light jacket.
