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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Join us at Cannes

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Speakers
Meet the Team
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Andy Webb
Senior Director, Global Head of Media‍
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Bob Lord
President
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Brett Edgar
CEO
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Cindy Rose
CEO
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Dave Kersey
Global Head of Media
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David Cinanni
VP Performance Marketing and Growth
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Diana Taurasi
WNBA Legend & 6x Olympic Gold Medalist
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Judy Toland
VP Marketing‍
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Kate Butler
Director, HR, EMEA
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Kristin Lane
Head of Brand Strategy, Advertising & Integrated Marketing
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Lisa Moore
Chief People Officer
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Mark Lobosco
Chief Business Officer
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Matthew Broussard
Comedian
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Max Willens
Principal Analyst
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EMARKETER logo with stylized red EM and black text.
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Nikhil Lai
Principal Analyst
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Forrester
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Paul Toms
CMO
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Sharon Peters
EVP & Chief Marketing Officer
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Tanner Elton
Vice President, US Advertising Sales
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Laura Desmond
Chief Executive Officer
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KMac MacGregor
Chief Commercial Officer
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Brianna Gays
Chief Marketing Officer
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Oli Marlow-Thomas
Chief Innovation Officer
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Matt Bush
Chief Revenue Officer
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Kate Barney
Chief People Officer
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Maxwell Tang
Chief Product Officer
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Melissa Yang
SVP, Ecosystem Partnerships & AI Applications
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Andrew Kasprzycki
SVP, Global Agency Partnerships
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Julie Green
SVP, Global Customer Success
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Sky Holden
VP, Enterprise Sales, NORAM
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Carly Bedford
Global VP, Strategic Accounts
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Marc Thomas
VP, Customer Success
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Sara Griggs
VP, Global Communications & Programming
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Alistair Holt
VP of Sales, EMEA
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Jehan Shah
VP, EMEA Agency Partnerships
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Spencer Mandell
Global VP, Creative
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Maor Sadra
CEO & Co-Founder, INCRMNTAL
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What to Expect
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The Space

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
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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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Stay in the Loop

Get updates on sessions, speakers, and what’s happening at the penthouse.

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