Upcoming Events at CANNES LIONS
Exclusively Hosted at Nikkei FT Teahouse, Cannes #FTCannesLions
Tuesday 23 June, 11:00 - 13:00 CEST
Exclusive Brunch Briefing & Networking Reception
FT x Ad Council - Tearing the Paper Ceiling
Before interviews begin, before candidates are assessed, filters are already in place. Degree requirements, automated screening systems and inherited norms determine who even enters the pipeline. At a time when companies are fighting for talent and growth, how many high-performing, skilled candidates are being excluded by default? Join this exclusive brunch as we examine what it means to tear down the paper ceiling and the impact doing so will have on our future workforce.
Tuesday 23 June, 16:00 - 19:00 CEST
Exclusive Briefing & Networking Reception
Financial Times & People Like Us at Cannes Lions
We will host an evening bringing together senior brand leaders, creatives and emerging talent. Through keynote conversations, creative showcases and curated networking, the event will explore how leadership decisions made today are shaping the future of storytelling, culture and growth.
Wednesday 24 June, 11:00 - 13:00 CEST
Exclusive Brunch Briefing & Networking Reception
FT Morning Insights - The Business of Influence
Who do today’s business leaders trust when making their most important decisions? As AI-generated content and misinformation multiply, understanding how influential executives find, filter and act on trusted information has never been more critical. Join the Financial Times at Cannes for an inside look at the sources, signals and voices shaping leadership decision-making today.
Thursday 25 June, 16:00 - 18:00 CEST
Exclusive Drinks & Networking Finale
Driving the Future of Marketing
The Financial Times and The Marketing Academy invite you to an exclusive drinks reception at Cannes Lions, bringing together senior marketing leaders for an evening of conversation and networking. The event will feature a special discussion with Ellie Norman, CMO of Formula E, exploring innovation, leadership and the evolving role of marketing, followed by drinks, music and industry connections.
FT Sessions at Cannes Lions
24 June
In-Person & Digital
The new rules of creativity
In a week overflowing with content, this curated session gives you the insights and actionable takeaways you need – in one room, in one afternoon. Join senior marketers, brand leaders and cultural voices for a focused, high-impact session on what this moment demands of creativity and where the biggest opportunities now lie. From women’s sport as a powerful growth engine for brands, to the risks and rewards of activism, to whether AI is amplifying or destroying creative work, we’ll explore how brands can stay relevant, competitive and memorable.
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