19 colleagues. 11 countries. Two regions. One destination – TFWA Cannes 2026.
With TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026 just around the corner, Weitnauer Group is preparing to bring its international team together in Cannes.
This year, 19 colleagues from 11 countries across EMEA and the Americas will represent the Group at one of the duty-free and travel retail industry’s key annual events.
For Weitnauer Group, a Swiss company with more than 160 years of history, TFWA Cannes is an opportunity to connect with international brands, industry partners and colleagues from different markets.
The 2025 exhibition was particularly memorable. We celebrated our 160th anniversary alongside more than 250 colleagues, partners and industry friends. Discover the highlights in our TFWA Cannes 2025 recap.
This year, we’re putting the spotlight on the people heading to Cannes.
From 11 Countries to Cannes: Meet Our Global Team
Our 2026 delegation brings together 19 colleagues from 11 countries across two regions: EMEA and the Americas.
And while the destination is the same, each colleague brings a different perspective and level of experience.
Among our most frequent TFWA attendees are:
- Sulema Reichardt — 21st TFWA
- Diego Lord — 16th TFWA
- Antonis Avramides, Eric Laurent, Jonathan Romano and Bruno Laurent — 15th TFWA each
If we add up their journeys to Cannes, the combined distance would take us almost twice around the globe.
For some, Cannes has become an annual tradition. For others, it is an opportunity to experience the exhibition with the W-Team for the first time. On average, our team members will have attended 8.9 TFWA editions, with some colleagues returning for more than their 15th exhibition.
Our delegation also includes specialists representing all six of Weitnauer Group’s core product categories.
41 Years with Weitnauer: Liliane’s Story
Among our colleagues heading to Cannes is Liliane Monay-Michaud, whose journey with Weitnauer began in 1983.
“It was my very first job,” Liliane recalls.
Over 41 years with Weitnauer, her career has taken her through six different areas of the business: Africa & Middle East, Logistics, Spirits, Tobacco & Cigarettes, Chocolate, and Perfume & Cosmetics.
Different responsibilities, markets and experiences have shaped what she calls “The Longest Journey” — a career that has been anything but boring.
This year marks another milestone: Liliane’s 12th TFWA Cannes.
And she already has plans for her next visit to the Cannes. After years of business meetings, her next Cannes will look a little different:
Sun. Sea. No meetings.
See You at TFWA Cannes 2026
From 27 September to 1 October 2026, our colleagues will gather in Cannes to reconnect with industry partners, exchange market insights and strengthen relationships across our international network.
From first-time attendees to colleagues with decades of TFWA experience, the team brings together different markets, professional backgrounds and perspectives.
See you in Cannes!
