Venue & Networking at CANNES LIONS
Welcome to the Nikkei FT Teahouse
The 2026 Nikkei FT Teahouse at Cannes Lions takes a closer look at the forces shaping society today. Through the lens of Nikkei and FT journalism, the Teahouse explores patterns revealed by data — from the future of work and social media, to the growing impact of polarisation around the world. We invite you to step inside, slow down and take a closer look at the patterns that shape us. The 2026 Nikkei Financial Times Teahouse is a space away from the noise of Cannes — designed for understanding, shared thinking and conversation, and grounded on the shared editorial values of both Nikkei and the Financial Times. Take a closer look at the space through the exclusive render.
Venue Location
Our events will be taking place at 11 Rue des Belges, Cannes
Nikkei FT Teahouse at Cannes Lions
Financial Times is delighted to be supporting Sixth Hive at Cannes Lions 2026.
Designed to cut through the noise of traditional networking, Sixth Hive curates meaningful business introductions for senior leaders attending Cannes Lions — helping ensure the conversations you have are the ones that matter most. Across five days, from 22–26 June 2026, Sixth Hive will host a series of curated business meetings inside the Nikkei FT Teahouse in Cannes.
The concept is simple: attendees share the types of people, partnerships or opportunities they are looking to connect with, and Sixth Hive facilitates tailored introductions designed to create more valuable conversations and business outcomes during the week.
Rather than spending Cannes searching for the right people to meet, delegates arrive with high-quality meetings already arranged.
If you are attending Cannes Lions 2026 and would like to request an introduction, please submit your details via the link. Deadline: Wednesday 17 June 2026
What to expect
The Power of Networking
Keynote Interviews
Hear directly from global brand leaders, creative trailblazers and FT journalists as they unpack the big themes shaping business and culture.
Panel Discussions
Join smart, sector-specific discussions on everything from AI and advertising to media trust, digital identity and sustainability.
Networking Opportunities
Take advantage of curated networking moments: from brunch to afternoon to evening receptions.
Inspiring Collaborations
From the launch of FT & People Like Us to our session with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team, expect bold ideas at the intersection of business, technology and culture.
Networking Reception
Get involved in live Q&As and informal discussions with editors, founders and innovators. Unwind with a curated guest list, creative conversation and a Riviera sunset.
Leadership Spotlights
Tap into insights from CEOs, CMOs and policymakers challenging convention and building what’s next.
Share your excitement online
Let your network know you’re attending cannes by posting on LinkedIn or X (formerly Twitter).
Need help?
FAQs
Find answers to common questions on our help page.
Contact us
If you need further assistance:
Email – Reach us at ftlive@ft.com
Phone – Call us at +44 (0) 207 775 6653
Our customer service team is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm BST and happy to assist you.
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