The LIONS Academies help rising young talent fast-track their careers and become the next generation of industry leaders. They combine inspiring classroom sessions with world-class speakers, hands-on learning and coaching from industry legends.
Grow your personal network
Connect with like-minded peers, speakers, classroom mentors, award-winning creatives and Festival delegates. Alumni leave with life-long friends, trusted advisors and business partners.
Realise your creative potential
Expand your creativity by developing a practical Creative Toolkit. Uncover new ways of solving creative challenges. Learn where to look for inspiration. Build creative bravery and develop higher creative standards.
Gain visibility and credibility at work
Shine at work. Future-proof your career with insights about the latest trends, themes, challenges and opportunities.
Only the best need apply
This year, Academy places are by application only. Tutors want a class of hungry, talented individuals who want to be there. Your company is investing in you – so you must be serious about your career.
Interested in entering?
- Pick the Academy that's perfect for you, check you match the elibility criteria, submit your application giving some details about you, your skills, experience, and current challenges.
- Applications are reviewed by Cannes Lions, and the course leaders, successful applicants will be invited to purchase their pass to participate.
Simply too incredible to put into words. I gained invaluable tips, skills and advice directly from industry leaders. I left a better person and an improved creative.
Emma Kasarsky Junior Art Director
Badger & Winters | USA