Where creativity drives progress

Join the creative marketing communications industry at Cannes Lions. 22–26 June 2026, Cannes, France

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Witness creativity come to life at Cannes Lions – where industry-leading work is awarded, and influential thought-leaders take to the stage.

People from around the world come together at the Festival, so you can build a global community, exchange and celebrate ideas, and drive growth with like-minded people.

Wherever you are in your creative career, Cannes Lions leaves you with unmatched learnings, experiences and connections.

Be part of it.

Attend

Expect never-before-seen talks from the world's leading creative marketers and inspiration from all corners of the globe and unrivalled networking.
Explore the Festival

Witness history

The Awards are where the new benchmark for global creative excellence is set each year. Watch the work awarded on stage, or make history yourself.
The Awards

Connect

Creatives, innovators, brands and beyond. Cannes Lions is where the creative community comes together to do business.
Networking opportunities

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Plan your week

Explore what’s on at the Festival and add must-see talks to your schedule to get the most out of the week.

Learn

Senior marketer or starting out, everyone is in the making. Our learning programmes help you reach your potential.
Learning opportunities

Grants & Scholarships

We’re committing to creating opportunities, providing access and nurturing the creative marketing leaders of tomorrow.
Scholarship opportunities

Cannes Lions 2025: The Recap

What's new

Future-shapers. History makers.

First speakers announced.

Cannes Lions speakers bring something unique to the Festival every year. Literally. Whether it’s coming from e.l.f Beauty, Google DeepMind or Snap – each topic that lands on our stage is a world-first exclusive, a distinct culmination of the creative journey it took to get there. Meet the industry pacesetters taking the stage this June.​

Meet the speakers

Festival

LIONS Creators

The pass, programme and place for the creator economy. Access an exclusive beach space with a stage, content studio, editing suite and activations around the business of influence.
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Lions Awards

Awards

Creative Brand Lion

The new Creative Brand Lion recognises the systems, cultures and capabilities that make world-class creative inevitable.
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LIONS Sport

Festival

LIONS Sport

A new two-day programme dedicated to the business of competition. LIONS Sport is a must-attend for anyone involved in the business of sport marketing.
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At Cannes Lions, creativity is everything. What will it mean to you? Join us in June and discover for yourself.

About Cannes Lions

Held annually in the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is home to the world's most prestigious advertising awards. Celebrating creativity, effectiveness and innovation in the global advertising, marketing and communication industries – it's where creatives and marketers from around the world come together to celebrate history in the making. Cannes Lions is owned by Informa plc.

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