Networking at the Festival

Be where the creative marketing industry connects.

Cannes Lions brings together the global creative marketing community - from Award-winning creatives and visionary brand leaders to emerging talent and industry pioneers.

With tens of thousands of attendees from over 90 countries, the Festival is where meaningful connections are made, partnerships are forged, and careers are transformed. Whether you're looking to meet collaborators, find mentors, or do business with decision-makers, you’ll find them here.

Networking opportunites

Whether you’re exploring partner hubs or joining dedicated networking events, every experience is designed to help you meet the right people at the right time.

Partners

Events

Connect with the brands shaping the future of creative marketing

From global tech businesses like Amazon, Meta, and Adobe to leading agencies, retail innovators, and emerging disruptors. With over 200 partners, you'll network with the CMOs, creative directors, and decision-makers at businesses driving the industry forward.

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What's on

Open all week

LIONS Impact Hub

A dedicated space for purpose-driven conversations and connections with those building a sustainable future and equitable access for our industry.

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Open all week

Global Creative Hub

Immerse yourself in creativity and culture from around the world. Drop in to hear thought leadership and connect with the creatives and marketers from around the world.

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Invitation only

LIONS B2B Summit

Bringing together thought leadership and targeted networking, on Tuesday 23rd June the Summit gathers the B2B community to forge strategic partnerships and showcase industry best practices.

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Tuesday 23 June | 15:30

World-Changing or Death by Post-it

Meet-Up with Goodvertising's Thomas Kolster for a conversation about reclaiming creativity and turning ideas into next-world changing work.

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Wednesday 24 June | 14:30

Open House for Good

An open-door session for anyone passionate about creativity for good. Come ready to share ideas and meet fellow changemakers.

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Thursday 25 June | 15:30

Mothers of Creative

A Meet-Up with Publicitarias' Melanie Tobal and Julia Rayeb, join an honest discussion about navigating creativity, leadership, and motherhood in the industry.

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Friday 26 June | 11:00

Networking Brunch on the Creators Beach

Kick back, enjoy great food, and make new connections in a relaxed beachside setting before the week winds down.

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Friday 26 June | 21:00

Closing Party – A Celebration for All

The Festival's grand finale. Celebrate the week's wins, toast new friendships, and dance into the night with the entire creative community.

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Official Cannes Lions App - coming soon

Find attendees

Search the delegate directory to discover who's at the Festival. Filter by company, role, or interest to identify the right people to connect with.

Message directly

Reach out to other attendees through in-app messaging. Arrange meet-ups, start conversations, and follow up with new contacts – all in one place.

Build your schedule

Favorite networking events and sessions to create a personalised agenda. Never miss an opportunity to connect with the people and topics that matter most to you.

Stay informed

Receive real-time notifications about networking events, last-minute additions to the programme, and Festival updates so you can adapt your plans on the fly.

Pro tip

Some of the best connections happen in the margins – between sessions, over coffee, or at a spontaneous meet-up. Keep your schedule flexible and stay open to the unexpected.

Cannes Lions at a glance

Every June, Cannes Lions brings the global creative marketing industry together – to learn, do business, and celebrate creativity that drives business impact. Here's what the 2025 Festival looked like:

13.8k+

attendees

countries represented

350+

brands

550+

agencies

77%

delegates in senior roles

200+

partners

50+

city venues

60+

private meeting venues

Expand your network at Cannes Lions this year

Meet industry leaders and forge valuable partnerships through high-impact sessions designed to connect you with the right people.

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