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ROUNDTABLE: Inside Indies – What’s Next for the Agency Landscape?

Thursday 25 June, 10:45–11:45

Duration: 1 hour
Location: The Terrace, The Palais

Description:

Ever wanted to sit shoulder to shoulder with indie agency founders?

Join them on the Terrace for a Cannes Lions Roundtable, an unfiltered dive into the biggest opportunities, challenges and game-changing ideas shaping the future of the agency landscape.

This is your chance to connect, debate and discuss the future of the indie. Bring your opinions, your passion and your voice.

Questions this session will answer:

  • What are the best models for the independent agencies of today?
  • Where do the opportunities lie for Indies?
  • How can independent agencies stand out and compete with global networks?

Content Stream

Talent & Culture

The people and practices behind creative organisations that thrive.

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Speaking

  • Kawal Shoor

    The Womb

    Founding Partner

  • Navin Talreja

    The Womb

    Founding Partner

  • Trevor Robinson

    Quiet Storm

    Founder & Executive Creative Director

  • Joana Mendes

    Jungle Kid

    Chief Creative Officer

  • Polly McMorrow

    Ace of Hearts

    Founder & CEO

Tags

Content streams
  • Talent & Culture
Type of experience
  • Interactive
Accessibility
  • Live Captioning in 60 languages