Prof. Mike Chan Meets TIME France CEO Dominique Busso During Exclusive Cannes Events

Angelina Jolie’s TIME Cover and Oniriq’s fashion showcase become highlights of Riviera gatherings.

CANNES, France (May 14, 2026) — Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan met influential media entrepreneur Dominique Busso, chief executive linked to the French editions and luxury publishing network surrounding TIME Magazine, during two separate high-profile gatherings held alongside the Cannes Film Festival.

The encounters took place during an exclusive TIME luncheon and later at the glamorous Oniriq fashion showcase, both attended by international media figures, fashion insiders, entrepreneurs, and celebrity personalities gathered on the French Riviera during Cannes 2026.

Prof. Mike Chan arrives at the exclusive TIME Cannes House, a premier invitation-only venue hosting celebrity gatherings, charity events, and international networking during Cannes 2026.

One of the standout talking points surrounding the TIME event was a striking Angelina Jolie TIME magazine issue prominently displayed during the gathering. The cover, which referenced Jolie’s public journey surrounding preventive healthcare and women’s health awareness, drew strong attention among invited guests and attendees.

For Prof. Chan, the issue reflected how celebrity influence and global media platforms are increasingly shaping conversations around health awareness, prevention, and well-being.

“In today’s world, celebrity platforms have the power to create awareness far beyond entertainment.” — Prof. Mike Chan

Meeting Dominique Busso

Busso is widely recognized as a pioneer in European digital publishing and luxury media events, with involvement across major international publishing, branding, and networking platforms linked to TIME, Fortune, and Sports Illustrated.

The meetings with Prof. Chan unfolded in an atmosphere blending luxury hospitality, media influence, and celebrity culture—hallmarks of Cannes during festival season.

Photographs from the gatherings showed Prof. Chan and Busso together at both daytime and evening functions, including the sleek black-carpet setting of the Oniriq showcase, where fashion and entertainment personalities gathered for a couture presentation and private networking sessions.

Cannes Beyond Cinema

While Cannes is globally associated with film premieres and red carpets, the festival period has increasingly evolved into a global meeting point for business leaders, luxury brands, publishers, influencers, and entrepreneurs.

Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan walked the Cannes Film Festival red carpet four times during Cannes 2026, appearing on May 12, 16, 18 and 19. His participation reflected an active presence across key festival events, international networking gatherings and global recognition platforms.

The TIME luncheon carried a more intimate Riviera atmosphere, while the evening Oniriq event brought together fashion, music, and media under dramatic lighting and luxury staging.

Prof. Chan’s appearance at the gatherings added to his growing international visibility during Cannes 2026, where he attended multiple celebrity, philanthropic, and media events throughout the festival period.

“Cannes is no longer only about cinema,” Prof. Chan said. “It has become a global platform where media, influence, fashion, philanthropy, and important conversations all come together.”

Inside TIME Cannes House: The Festival’s Exclusive Media and Celebrity Hub

The meetings between Prof. Mike Chan and Dominique Busso took place within the exclusive environment of TIME Cannes House, one of the most sought-after invitation-only venues operating alongside the Cannes Film Festival.

Nestled within a luxury villa overlooking the French Riviera, TIME Cannes House serves as a private gathering place for celebrities, filmmakers, media executives, entrepreneurs, brand leaders, and invited members of the international press. Throughout the festival, the venue becomes a focal point for high-level networking, thought leadership discussions, ocean-view receptions, and exclusive evening galas.

Over the years, TIME Cannes House has hosted a wide range of influential activations, from industry panels and special screenings to sustainability initiatives and charitable events. It has also served as the setting for prestigious recognitions and cultural celebrations, attracting some of the world’s most influential voices from entertainment, business, and philanthropy.

The TIME Cannes House was a prominent, week-long event hub for TIME France during the 79th Cannes Film Festival (May 12–23, 2026). Hosted throughout the festival, it served as a platform for elite gatherings, climate discussions, and exclusive events.

Key Highlights from the 2026 House:

• The Bee: Wild Gala: On May 20, 2026, the TIME Cannes House co-hosted a World Bee Day event with RE: wild and Bagatelle. It featured a special screening and an exclusive pollinator-inspired dining experience.
• No More Plastic Gala: A major charity dinner took place on May 15, 2026, gathering individuals dedicated to environmental sustainability.
• Positive Cinema Week Awards: The house honored Andie MacDowell with the Humann Lifetime Prize, celebrating voices in arts and culture.

The venue’s carefully curated program reflects Cannes’ evolution beyond film into a global platform where media, culture, fashion, technology, and social impact increasingly intersect.

Access to TIME Cannes House remains strictly restricted to invited guests, celebrity participants, strategic partners, and accredited media, making appearances there a notable part of the wider Cannes experience.

For Prof. Chan, the opportunity to attend multiple events hosted at the venue — including the TIME luncheon and the Oniriq fashion showcase alongside Dominique Busso, provided a rare glimpse into one of Cannes’ most exclusive networking environments, where global influence and cultural conversation converge just steps away from the festival spotlight.

“TIME Cannes House represents much more than a hospitality venue. It is where influential voices from media, entertainment, philanthropy, and business come together to exchange ideas that can shape global conversations. It was a privilege to experience that environment firsthand.” — Prof. Mike Chan.

Celebrity Exposure and Global Networking

The Angelina Jolie TIME issue became one of the visual centerpieces of the gathering, reinforcing the crossover between celebrity storytelling and global awareness campaigns.

For Prof. Chan, whose work in longevity and regenerative medicine often intersects with discussions about prevention and quality of life, the moment symbolized how modern celebrity culture can help amplify important public health conversations to global audiences.

The Cannes meetings with Busso and participation in the TIME and Oniriq events further positioned Prof. Chan within an international circle where entertainment, luxury branding, and influential media networks intersect during one of the world’s most watched cultural festivals.