WEconomy Global Forum Cannes 2026
From Connection to Co-creation
Connecting Cultures. Inspiring Leadership. Creating the Future.
Date：21st Nov (Sat) 10:00～17:00
Venue：Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, FRANCE
※As a special program accompanying the Forum, we are pleased to present the “South France & Monaco Caravan,” an exclusive experience taking place from November 19 to 21.
Connect
Connect with leaders from diverse countries, regions, and sectors, and open the door to new opportunities and possibilities.
Inspire
Gain inspiration from diverse perspectives and cultures, and nurture new insights and leadership for the future.
Co-Create
Transform connections into action and conversations into co-creation. Together, we create new opportunities that inspire international collaborations and generate meaningful social impact.
What is WEconomy?
From Competition to Co-Creation.
Around the world, every country, region, company, and culture has its own unique strengths.
At WEconomy Global, we believe that meaningful collaboration begins with getting to know one another — understanding our differences and building trust through dialogue.
From there, we bring together what each of us does best, creating new value together and taking it beyond borders.
When people, cultures, and businesses connect across borders, possibilities emerge that could never have been created alone.
WEconomy Global Forum is a place where new connections and trust become the starting point for the next generation of co-creation.
Annual Theme 2026
From Connection to Co-Creation
Every transformation begins with a single connection.
Dialogue across borders, understanding of diverse cultures, and trust built between people.
These connections have the power to create new businesses, generate social value, and shape a future where peace and collaboration can flourish.
At the 2026 WEconomy Global Forum, we will explore new possibilities for co-creating the future through meaningful connections and global collaboration.
Program Overview
In conjunction with the WEconomy Global Forum, we are pleased to offer a special program, the “South France & Monaco Caravan,” taking place before and after the Forum.
Featuring exclusive experiences, including the Monaco Leadership Visit, this limited-time program offers unique opportunities available only during this period.
We warmly invite you to join us and experience the Forum together with this exceptional journey.
19th Nov
Nice Leadership Visit（Optional）
Visit the Nice campus of EDHEC Business School, one of France’s leading business schools, and experience a special program focused on global business education and leadership.
Explore the EDHEC campus, gain insights into the local business environment and international perspectives, and connect with new people and ideas.
The experience also takes you into the heart of Nice, where you can discover the Old Town, beautiful Mediterranean scenery, local cuisine, culture, and the distinctive lifestyle of the French Riviera.
An optional program designed to broaden your business perspective through learning, connection, and experiencing the place itself.
20th Nov
Monaco Leadership Visit（Optional）
A special program offering an opportunity to visit Monaco, one of the world’s leading international cities, and experience the forefront of global collaboration.
Through meaningful exchanges with organizations involved in Monaco’s international initiatives and with inspiring women leaders, participants will gain new perspectives and build valuable global networks.
This optional program provides a unique opportunity to experience learning and connections in Monaco, a destination renowned as one of the world’s most prestigious hubs for global wealth and international influence.
21st Nov
WEconomy Global Forum
Located next to the main venue of the Cannes Film Festival, Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes has welcomed VIPs and business leaders from around the world for decades.
WEconomy Global Forum will take place at this prestigious hotel, an iconic landmark of the French Riviera, through a special partnership.
In a place where history, culture, and people from around the world come together, leaders from business, culture, government, and society will meet, discover new perspectives, build trust, and create connections that lead to new possibilities.
From Connection to Co-Creation.
A day where new encounters and new possibilities begin — on this exceptional stage of the French Riviera.
Forum Program
Further details will be updated as they become available
10:00–10:30 | Opening Ceremony
Welcome Address
Mai Satake | Founder, WEconomy Global
Japanese Incense Ceremony: Kōdō — “Listening to Incense”
Kōdō Mori │Representative, Nishinippon Association for Incense and Culture
Advocate of Wellness Kōdō&Kōdō Research Specialist,
Environmental Producer, working on Ryukyu Pine officially with Kudaka Island,Okinawa prefecture
10:30-11:15 | Incense and Ryukyu Pine: Nature Conservation in Okinawa
Kōdō Mori
-Discover the connections between Japanese incense traditions, Ryukyu pine and the conservation of Okinawa’s natural environment.
11:15-11:45 | International Events in the French Riviera & Conservation of the Riviera’s Mountains and Sea
Florence Moretti │President, CDMM
Japan Specialist in Nice
-An exploration of Japanese events on the French Riviera and initiatives to preserve the region’s rich natural environment, from its mountains to its coastline.
12:00–13:30 | Networking Lunch & Japanese Brand Showcase
-Enjoy lunch, discover Japanese brands and build meaningful connections with fellow participants.
13:30–14:00 | Self-Understanding and Mindfulness Through Journaling
Yasuyo Anraku
Author | International Cooperation Activist | Women’s Empowerment Coach
-Explore how journaling can deepen self-understanding, encourage reflection and cultivate mindfulness.
14:00–14:30 | Fragrance Development at a Global Fragrance & Flavor Company
Yuka Chassaigne
Global Fragrance Development Manager, MANE
-Fragrance development at MANE, a global fragrance & flavor company.
14:30–15:00 | Cultivating Potential: Mindful Strategies for Leadership and Career Evolution
Lena Beck Rørvig
Interim President, PWN French Riviera, Executive, Leadership & Career Coach, World Pulse Global Advisor
-Perspectives on leadership and career development, exploring how individuals and organizations can unlock their potential.
15:00–15:15 | Coffee Break
15:15–15:45 | French-Japanese Perspectives on Design & Brand Strategy
Julie Schwieder
Assistant Chief Designer, Toyota Europe
-Exploring how design and brand strategy can communicate value across cultures and markets.
15:45–16:15 | Global Talent & International Education
Sandra Richez
Global MBA Program Director, EDHEC Business School
-Exploring international education, global talent development and the opportunities created by cross-border learning and leadership.
16:15–17:00 | Networking Roundtables & Closing
-Exchange ideas and experiences in small-group discussions, build meaningful relationships and explore new opportunities for collaboration across borders.
※Details are subject to change.
Speakers
Mai Satake
Founder, WEconomy Global
Kōdō Mori
Representative, Nishinippon Association for Incense and Culture
Advocate of Wellness Kōdō&Kōdō Research Specialist
Environmental Producer
Florence Moretti
President, CDMM
Japan Specialist in Nice
Yasuyo Anraku
Yasuyo Anraku is a women’s empowerment coach and author, and a world peace activist. She also works in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Cambodia on international cooperation.
Yuka Chassaigne
Global Fragrance Development Manager, MANE
Yuka Chassaigne is Global Fragrance Development Manager at MANE, a global fragrance & flavor company. At the forum, she will speak on fragrance development.
Lena Beck Rørvig
Interim President, PWN French Riviera, Executive, Leadership & Career Coach, World Pulse Global Advisor
Lena Beck Rørvig is a global leadership and executive coach with extensive international experience. She works with senior leaders and executives on leading across cultures, navigating complexity and change, and strengthening leadership impact. She also coaches and teaches Leadership Coaching to MBA students at EDHEC Business School in Nice. She serves on international board and in governance roles. Lena was Co-President of PWN French Riviera for three years and is currently serving as Interim President while both current Co-Presidents are on maternity leave.
Julie Schwieder
Assistant Chief Designer, Toyota Europe
Julie joined Toyota Europe Design Development studio (ED²) in 2008. Prior to joining Toyota, she worked at Nissan Design Europe in London from 2007 to 2008, gaining experience in automotive colour, materials and design development. In 2015 and 2016 she expanded her experience by joining Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan, where she worked at the colour group headquarters as a specialist responsible for European vehicle projects. She was awarded Rising Star 2021 by Automotive News Europe. She was responsible for the Yaris CMF development, contributing to the vehicle being awarded Car of the Year 2021, as well as the New Yaris Cross. Today, she leads experimental and advanced CMF development, creating sensory experiences through colour, materials and finishes for European and global Toyota and Lexus models, including the new Toyota C-HR and the new Corolla show car presented in Tokyo in 2025. Julie considers herself European, with both French and German heritage. She pursued her education in Paris, graduating from two renowned applied arts schools: École Boulle and École Duperré.
Sandra Richez
Global MBA Program Director, EDHEC Business School
How to register
For the WEconomy Global Forum South of France & Monaco Caravan, we offer four participation plans to suit your interests and schedule.
On-site registration is now closed
①FORUM
NOVEMBER 21 — CANNES
WEconomy Global Forum participation only
・Lunch buffet
・Coffee breaks
・Networking
②Nice + FORUM
NOVEMBER 19 — NICE
Leadership Visit (Half Day)
・Visit to EDHEC Business School
・Nice city tour
・Escort, interpretation, and transportation included
NOVEMBER 21 — CANNES
WEconomy Global Forum
・Lunch buffet
・Coffee breaks
・Networking
③Monaco+ FORUM
NOVEMBER 20 — MONACO
Leadership Visit (Full Day)
・Visit to the Rothschild Villa in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
・Visit to the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
・Visit to an international organization
・Escort, interpretation, and transportation included
NOVEMBER 21 — CANNES
WEconomy Global Forum
・Lunch buffet
・Coffee breaks
・Networking
④3-DAY SPECIAL
3-DAY FULL PACKAGE
NOVEMBER19— NICE
Leadership Visit (Half Day)
・Visit to EDHEC Business School
・Nice city tour
・Escort, interpretation, and transportation included
NOVEMBER 20 — MONACO
Leadership Visit (Full Day)
・Visit to the Rothschild Villa in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
・Visit to the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
・Visit to an international organization
・Escort, interpretation, and transportation included
NOVEMBER 21 — CANNES
WEconomy Global Forum
・Lunch buffet
・Coffee breaks
・Networking
Join Us Online
ONLINE PARTICIPATION
Many of you told us you wished you could join. In response, we have added online options for the forum.
Online Participation
EUR 50 / JPY 8,000
- Live stream of all sessions on Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10:00–17:00 Cannes time
- Archive access for six months
- Includes a priority application right for a speaking slot at the next forum (slots are confirmed after a content review)
- Networking, lunch and the Nice/Monaco caravan are available to on-site participants only
- Registration stays open until the day of the forum, November 21
Online Speaking Slot — 15 minutes, limited slots
EUR 300 / JPY 50,000
- Present online to the audience in Cannes and on the live stream
- Includes online participation and six months of archive access
- Includes access to the post-forum online meeting
- Content is subject to prior review
Partner
Sponsors
Executive Committee
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Organised by: WEconomy Global Forum in Cannes 2026 Executive Committee
| Chair & Organiser | Mai Satake Representative Director, Maico Enterprise Inc. |
|---|---|
| Committee Member — France | Asuka Huszak Representative, Wellbeing Koudou Mitsuki Website: https://wellbeing.kodo.美月mitsuki.com |
WEconomy Global is an initiative founded and led by Mai Satake.