Pavel Durov and Juli Vavilova Attend amfAR Gala at Cannes Film Festival 2025

Introduction

On the sidelines of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025, the amfAR Gala was held at the luxurious Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, France. This annual charity event, organized by the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR), draws global attention, celebrities, philanthropists, and industry leaders committed to fighting HIV/AIDS.

Notably, Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, attended the event alongside his 24-year-old partner, Juli Vavilova. Durov, renowned for creating the popular messaging app Telegram, made headlines recently by announcing that Telegram’s revenue has surged to an astonishing $1.4 billion this year, highlighting its rapid growth and global user base expansion.

During the amfAR Gala at Cannes, Pavel Durov emphasized the importance of leveraging technology and social platforms like Telegram to support charitable causes and promote social responsibility. His presence at this high-profile event underscores the tech community’s growing involvement in global health initiatives and philanthropic efforts.

The Cannes Film Festival 2025 continues to be a significant platform for cultural exchange, film premieres, and charitable events like the amfAR Gala, which raises millions of dollars annually to fund HIV/AIDS research and awareness programs worldwide.