Everything you need to 
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What to expect across the five-day Festival on 22-26 June 2026.

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Creativity comes to life at Cannes Lions. It’s where the world’s industry-leading work is awarded, influential thought leaders take to the stage and global connections are made.

In the Palais and beyond, interact with and experience the biggest brands firsthand, explore live judging sessions to understand what great looks like and take your inspiration from the very best.

Meet the 2026 Speakers

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Tarang Amin

Tarang Amin, Chairman and CEO e.l.f. Beauty

Tarang Amin

Chairman and CEO

e.l.f. Beauty

Byron Sharp

Byron Sharp, Professor of Marketing Science and Director, Ehrenberg-Bass Institute

Byron Sharp

Professor of Marketing Science and Director

Ehrenberg-Bass Institute

Adam Mosseri

Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, Meta

Adam Mosseri

Head of Instagram

Meta

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Explore the Classic Pass

Our most popular pass, providing access to the heart of the Festival. It’s everything you need for a deep dive into the world’s leading creativity.

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Dedicated communities

Curated programmes and experiences for different industries innovating in creative marketing.

LIONS Sport

Carlton Hotel

LIONS Sport

The business of competition. In partnership with SPORT BEACH. A new two-day programme dedicated to the business of competition is happening at Cannes Lions, 24 - 25 June.
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Palais Beach

LIONS Creators

The business of influence. In partnership with Adobe. The dedicated pass, programme and exclusive place for the creator economy at Cannes Lions.
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Carlton Hotel

LIONS B2B

Where creativity means business. In partnership with LinkedIn. A one-day summit dedicated to the business of B2B taking place 23 June.
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What to expect

Why should you be there?

Be inspired

Expect original, never-before-seen talks and conversations from the world’s leading voices in creative marketing.
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Witness history

Award-winning creativity takes the stage every evening of the Festival. Lifting a Lion or getting inspired in the crowd – it’s your moment to see the world’s best work.
The Awards

Explore partner spaces

Outside the Palais, your week is all about what you can see, do and discover through our partner spaces. Build connections and experience global brands firsthand.
Partner activations

Connect

There are countless ways to network during the week. Talk to the decision-makers, and build connections with people who drive growth.
Networking opportunities

Learn

Whether you’re senior or just starting out, our learning programmes are here to help you reach your potential.
Learning programmes

Catch up with Festival delegates

Learn about their stories, their passion and how Cannes Lions is helping shape their creativity today.

"It allows you to funnel your creativity and your energy"

B.C. LeDoux | Managing Partner & CCO, Noble Studios

Jarrod Lopiccolo | CEO & Founder, Noble Studios

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