CANNES LIONS 2026 | June 22–25

Everything Comes Together at Cannes

Join Smartly at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for a week of elevated conversations, rooftop moments, and senior-level connections at the Smartly Penthouse.

Your Week at a Glance

What to Expect

Curated Programming Across the Week

Join us in the Smartly Penthouse for a program built to inspire. Our sessions are designed to spark new thinking, and show you how to move faster, find clarity, and get more from every campaign.

Executive Roundtables & Industry Conversations

Smaller groups. Deeper conversations. Pull up a chair with top marketing leaders and get into what’s actually working (and what’s not). No panels for the sake of panels. Just honest takes and practical ideas.

Partner-Led Sessions with Leading Platforms

We’re teaming up with some of the biggest names in media. Join us for insider insights, working lunches, and hands-on moments that show how creative and media can work better together, not in silos.

Rooftop Networking Overlooking the Croisette

Take a break, grab a drink, and connect with the people who can appreciate both the spectacle and the opportunities of Cannes. With panoramic views of the Mediterranean, it’s the perfect place to meet with friends, both old and new.

Room for Real Conversations

Need a quieter spot? We’ve got you. Step into our meeting suites for focused, no-pressure conversations. Whether you’re exploring new ideas or mapping next steps, we’ll make it comfortable and convenient for you.

Andy Webb
Senior Director, Global Head of Media‍
Bob Lord
President

Brett Edgar
CEO

Cindy Rose
CEO

Dave Kersey
Global Head of Media

David Cinanni
VP Performance Marketing and Growth
Diana Taurasi
WNBA Legend & 6x Olympic Gold Medalist
Judy Toland
VP Marketing‍

Kate Butler
Director, HR, EMEA
Kristin Lane
Head of Brand Strategy, Advertising & Integrated Marketing
Lisa Moore
Chief People Officer

Mark Lobosco
Chief Business Officer

Matthew Broussard
Comedian
Max Willens
Principal Analyst

Nikhil Lai
Principal Analyst
Paul Toms
CMO
Sharon Peters
EVP & Chief Marketing Officer
Tanner Elton
Vice President, US Advertising Sales
Laura Desmond
Chief Executive Officer

KMac MacGregor
Chief Commercial Officer
Brianna Gays
Chief Marketing Officer
Oli Marlow-Thomas
Chief Innovation Officer
Matt Bush
Chief Revenue Officer
Kate Barney
Chief People Officer
Maxwell Tang
Chief Product Officer
Melissa Yang
SVP, Ecosystem Partnerships & AI Applications
Andrew Kasprzycki
SVP, Global Agency Partnerships
Julie Green
SVP, Global Customer Success
Sky Holden
VP, Enterprise Sales, NORAM
Carly Bedford
Global VP, Strategic Accounts
Marc Thomas
VP, Customer Success
Sara Griggs
VP, Global Communications & Programming
Alistair Holt
VP of Sales, EMEA
Jehan Shah
VP, EMEA Agency Partnerships
Spencer Mandell
Global VP, Creative
Maor Sadra
CEO & Co-Founder, INCRMNTAL
Vimeo Video Player

Here are just a few of the topics we’ll be covering:

  • How the agency model is being rewritten - and what it means for how your team will operate
  • The real data behind 2026’s definition of creative readiness
  • How you can reach every screen, at every moment, with the exact right message - and stay in budget
  • The scoop on how to get big wins in CTV during live sports moments (and beyond)
  • Why AI might just be the best thing that’s happened to creative judgment

Just upstairs, a penthouse oasis awaits

Above the noise of the Croisette, there’s a cooler, calmer space. Away from the constant motion of Cannes, this is your reset. A place to step back, connect the dots, and see things a little more clearly.

4 Rue des Serbes

Less chaos. More clarity. Exactly what this unforgettable week needs.

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Five attendees posing and smiling in front of large purple "ADVANCE" letters at an indoor venue.
People walking near large purple letters spelling "ADVANCE" inside an indoor event space.
Audience seated indoors facing a stage with speakers in front of a purple backdrop and screen.