

## **💫 How It All Started 💫**

The **Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity** is one of the most prestigious global events in advertising, marketing, tech, and media. Each year, it gathers thousands of professionals, brands, agencies, and platforms in Cannes for a week of conferences, networking, and private parties.

The 2025 edition took place from **June 16 to 20**. In this highly competitive context, **OpenX** wanted to stand out with a strategic venue. Their goal: bring together partners, VIP guests, and clients right in the heart of the action.

## 🌟 **The Client's Request** 🌟

OpenX was looking for a venue just steps away from the Palais des Festivals to stay at the core of the event throughout the week. The goal was to find a **versatile apartment** that could host their team, provide space for business meetings, and allow for **evening cocktails**. The venue also needed to allow **discreet but visible branding**.

## 📸 The Venue 📸

[![CANNES LIONS](https://upcdn.io/FW25bqJ/raw/blog/456/1.png)](https://native-spaces.com/venue/1549)

After exploring several options on the Croisette, Native Spaces recommended a **[240 m² penthouse with a terrace](https://native-spaces.com/venue/1549)** located in the heart of Cannes’ Golden Triangle.

This venue stood out immediately thanks to its **strategic advantages**:

* **Location** just steps from the Palais
* **Terrace overlooking the Croisette**
* **5 rooms that they were able to convert into meeting rooms**
* **Bright and modern interior design**
* **Easy access** for deliveries and guest arrivals

The apartment became OpenX’s basecamp for the week: some rooms were transformed into **private meeting spaces** for key conversations, while the living area hosted **cocktails and networking sessions** each evening. The **25 m² terrace**, overlooking one of the busiest festival zones, allowed for **high-visibility branding**, boosting OpenX’s presence among Cannes Lions attendees.

Just a short walk from every key festival location, the apartment offered the perfect mix of **prestige, practicality, and comfort**.

## 💚 **The Native Spaces Touch** 💚

*“Honestly, the team was an absolute dream – thank you so much for your support, kindness, and proactivity – we truly appreciated it, especially during such a hectic week! We’ll definitely be in touch again next year 💛”*


See how OpenX hosted VIPs in a Cannes Lions penthouse: prime location, sea-view terrace, private meetings, brand visibility, and seamless logistics.

Client Stories – Open X


## 💫 **How It All Started** 💫

The **Ethereum Community Conference (ETHCC)** is one of Europe’s largest gatherings focused on blockchain, Web3, and decentralization. The 2025 edition was held for the first time in **Cannes, from July 8 to 11**, attracting thousands of attendees from around the world.

In this context, **Symbiotic** wanted to host a **high-end private party**, outside the official conference program at the Palais.

## 🌊 **Symbiotic’s Request** 🌊

Symbiotic was looking for **a villa in Cannes** to host a relaxed evening, far from the formal conference setting. The goal was to create an atmosphere for **casual conversations** with colleagues and other ETHCC participants. They wanted a well-located venue with **a DJ, open bar, catering, discreet branding**, and enough room to host **around 100 guests**—without any logistical headaches or issues with the neighbors.

## 🏡 **The Chosen Venue** 🏡


[![CANNES ETHCC](https://upcdn.io/FW25bqJ/raw/blog/458/1.png)](https://native-spaces.com/venue/1549)

From the very first conversations, the Native Spaces team understood the essence of the event: a laid-back evening in a **welcoming and inspiring setting**.

**Several options** were explored before they found the perfect match: a [**historic villa**](https://native-spaces.com/venue/1549) hidden in the heart of Cannes. Once the royal stables of King George V, this venue checked all the boxes:

* A **tropical garden with a pool**
* A **vibrant atmosphere** ideal for social content
* **Modular open-air areas** to host the DJ, catering, furniture, and guests
* A **strategic location**, just minutes from the Croisette yet tucked away from the noise

Once confirmed, Native Spaces handled all coordination between the host and Symbiotic’s team, took care of logistics (goodie delivery, layout planning, tech schedule), selected the DJ, and advised on catering, bar service, and furniture rentals.

## 💚 **The Native Spaces Touch** 💚

*“Everything went so smoothly – thank you so much for your help and support. The DJ was amazing, the food was delicious, and the venue was simply perfect. Everyone had a great time, and we’re really happy with how it all turned out!”* – Symbiotic

[![CANNES ETHCC](https://upcdn.io/FW25bqJ/raw/blog/458/2.png)](https://native-spaces.com/venue/1549)

Plan a standout ETHCC side event in Cannes: private villa, tropical garden, DJ, catering, smooth logistics and the perfect laid-back Web3 vibe.

Client Stories – Symbiotic

## **💫 How It All Began 💫**  

More and more brands are choosing to host their events outside major convention centers. Why? To offer their guests more personalized, immersive, and authentic experiences, away from traditional settings.  

With this in mind, luxury hotel chain Auberge Resorts Collection once again entrusted us with organizing two events this year. After a successful collaboration last year, they chose to work with us again to create even more memorable moments.  

## 🍹 **Two Visions, Two Events** 🍷  

This year, Auberge Resorts Collection envisioned two unique experiences:  

- **A lively and festive cocktail reception** for around a hundred guests, with a central theme: bringing Italy to the heart of Cannes.  
- **An exclusive and intimate dinner**, reserved for about fifty top executives, in a high-end setting.  

Each event had a clear vision and required venues that could bring these ideas to life.  

## 🏛️ **The Chosen Venues** 🏛️  

### 🍹 **For the Cocktail Reception**  

The perfect setting was found in [an Italian restaurant](https://native-spaces.com/venue/1398), ideally located just a five-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals, in the heart of Cannes’ Golden Square.  

To create a truly immersive experience, the Auberge Resorts Collection team wanted to transform the venue and transport guests straight to Italy.  

They brought this vision to life by recreating a traditional **buchetta del vino**, or Italian wine window—charming arched openings found in certain cities, originally built in the 16th century for wine sales.  

To achieve this, they installed a faux wall in front of one of the restaurant’s windows, complete with a small exterior bell. Guests could ring the bell and receive a glass of wine in return, recreating the magic of this historic tradition, which has recently made a comeback.  

Adding to the charm, the team introduced a classic artisanal ice cream cart. But instead of serving gelato, it featured a selection of local liqueurs, adding an unexpected and authentic Mediterranean twist.  

Guests were also treated to a unique menu, the result of a collaboration between an Italian chef and the restaurant’s French chef, blending traditional flavors from both countries.  

### 🍷 **For the Dinner**  

The venue chosen for this second event was a stunning [rooftop](https://native-spaces.com/venue/1832) offering:  

- A breathtaking panoramic view of Cannes.  
- A luxurious and intimate atmosphere, perfect for impressing high-level executives.  

![A Unique Event During ILTM](https://upcdn.io/FW25bqJ/raw/blog/373/FINAL.png)

## 🎉 **The Magic of Native Spaces** 🎉  

Both events were a great success. Here’s what our client had to say:  

*"The venues were perfect, the hosts were very responsive, and everything went smoothly. Sonja was incredibly kind and helpful."*  

We were delighted to bring their vision to life, and they’re already planning their next event with Native Spaces.  

Italy in Cannes: A Unique Event During ILTM

## 💫 How It All Began 💫

The holiday season is the perfect time for many companies to thank their employees for a year of hard work.

In this spirit, Oliver Wyman, a renowned strategy consulting firm, decided to organize a special day for their employees and their children. To ensure a warm and memorable experience, they reached out to **Native Spaces** to assist them in finding the perfect venue.

## **🎄 Oliver Wyman's Request 🎄**

Oliver Wyman contacted Native Spaces to organize a Christmas event dedicated to the children of their employees.

### **Specific Requirements:**

- **Capacity**: A venue that could accommodate **70 people**, including **25 children**.
- **Suitable Space**: Spacious enough to host Santa Claus and other activities.

## 💚 Native Spaces' Response 💚

Native Spaces proposed several venues that met the client’s needs. After conducting site visits to allow the Oliver Wyman team to experience the venues in person, they selected a retro-futuristic style venue.

Although they initially planned to use their own caterers and entertainment providers, they ultimately chose the ones recommended by Native Spaces to simplify logistics.

## 💼 The Chosen Venue 💼

Oliver Wyman selected [an atypical retro-futuristic venue](https://native-spaces.com/venue/3796) located in Paris's prestigious Golden Triangle, in the 8th arrondissement.

Designed by architect Jessica Mille, the venue offers a main hall and lounge totalling 150 m², along with two mezzanine lounges of 16 m² and 14 m². The space is filled with natural light, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and is conveniently close to metro stations, bus stops, and parking facilities.

![Oliver Wyman's Event](https://upcdn.io/FW25bqJ/raw/blog/364/Text%20Photos%20V.png)

### **💬 Client Feedback 💬**

*"Very satisfied with the responsiveness and flexibility of Native Spaces. It's a pleasure to work with them."*

Client Stories - Oliver Wyman 

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