The Marketing Society in Cannes 2026
9:00am CET // 22 June 2026
Tell us your Cannes plans
The Marketing Society will be back in Cannes for 2026.
Join us for an unforgettable week of networking, insights, and inspiration around the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.
The Marketing Society is thrilled to present an array of exclusive events designed to connect you with industry leaders, spark meaningful conversations, and celebrate the best in marketing effectiveness.
We'll be sharing more soon but in the meantime - let us know your Cannes plans via the form below.
Venue
Palais des Festivals, Cannes and surrounding event areasFrance
Date
22 June 2026Time
Event spans 22–26 JuneTHE CANNES EVENTS
More to be announced...
The Marketing Society 2026 Cannes Kickoff
The Marketing Society, in partnership with Reward, a Rezolve AI company, invite you to an exclusive evening of Connections and Conversations.
With senior leaders from across the global marketing industry. Start your Cannes week with the people shaping the future of marketing!
This relaxed, agenda-free gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with marketing leaders from around the world, share insights, and foster meaningful relationships that will last beyond the festival.
The Ritualicious Lunch: Insight Served at Scale
Join us for this exclusive invitation-only lunch with our friends at MSQ.
Step away from the heat of the festival and savor a feast where insight comes in generous portions! Drawing on MSQ’s pioneering Ritualized research, the study provided rich global intelligence on how rituals make marketing more meaningful.
Salon in the Sun with Sky
The Marketing Society and Sky are hosting an afternoon of conversation, culture and connection.
Academy Award, BAFTA, SAG and Golden Globe winning actor Eddie Redmayne, in conversation with Cécile Frot-Coutaz, Sky Studios CEO & Chief Content Officer, followed by an exclusive lunch and a performance by singer-songwriter Self Esteem.
Changemakers x Future Club | Secret Garden Dinner
Join us for this exclusive invitation-only dinner with our friends at DEPT.
Slip away from the Cannes Lions buzz for an evening of shared tables, good food, and the kind of conversations that happen when there’s no agenda!
Throughout the week:
Access to beaches and spaces for Members
These spaces will open up nearer the time and we will keep this page to date.
Cannes The Marketing Society Member Meet-ups
Engage in casual conversations and build lasting relationships with marketing leaders from around the globe at our regular meet-ups during Cannes. Stay tuned for times and locations! Come together in a relaxed atmosphere, share insights, and foster meaningful relationships that will last beyond the festival.
Keep up to date
We can't wait to see you at Cannes for a week full of inspiration, connection, and celebration, this page will continue to be updated as we confirm new events.
CANNES CONNECT
In partnership with The Marketing Society | Powered by Alchemy Network
Want to make Cannes work harder for you? Cannes Connect is a curated meeting programme designed to help senior marketers connect with relevant AdTech and MarTech partners they wouldn't typically meet during the week — unlocking new ideas, new partners and new opportunities.
Participants opt in to one or more pre-scheduled 30-minute meetings, over a glass of something cold, curated around their areas of interest. Sessions take place at a venue of your choice, making them easy to fit around a busy Cannes schedule — with no cost or obligation, just relevant conversations.
If you'd like to register your interest in Cannes Connect, drop a note to Olly.
Our Cannes Partners
THE CANNES CONTENT
See what we've been up to in previous years
Cannes Lions 2025: Key Insights from The Marketing Society Correspondents
The Marketing Society's correspondents at Cannes Lions 2025 returned with a unified message: marketing has found its confidence again.
Cannes 2025: Community, Culture and the Comeback of Commercial Creativity
TwentyFirstCenturyBrand's Neil Barrie reflects on the work that wowed at Cannes Lions 2025.
THE FAQS
Are all events open to all Members?
Some events are open to brand-side marketers only. We will share when this is the case on each event page and how you can register interest.
Some of our events do have limited capacity so a waiting list may occur.
Do I need a QR code to attend an event?
All Members will be booked on to events via their membership and will need to prove booking via the community platform or a QR code that will be provided.
Non-Members and Partners will be on closed guest-lists and ID will be required to check in.
Can I be a Cannes Correspondent?
Rachel our Global Head of Marketing and Brand will be working on the Cannes Correspondent programme for this year. Becoming a correspondent does not automatically allow you to attend our events. All events must be booked onto as per the event process.
Email Rachel if you wish to be a Correspondent
Can The Marketing Society provide Cannes Lions passes?
Cannes Lions Delegate Passes will need to be purchased directly via Cannes Lions.
Events that sit outside of the Palais do not require a delegate pass to attend but places must have been secured by registering.
Are you looking for a speaker at Cannes: Topics available
Contact us - [email protected] and we can connect you
Leadership & Development:
Leadership development that works in today's real world
The art of no: Why leaders say yes for wrong reasons
Beyond bring your whole self to work
Rethinking imposter syndrome
The REAL Method framework
Master the art of trusting yourself
Marketing & Advertising:
The Performance of Marketing
Audience Centric Growth in a Data Driven world
Inclusive Marketing
Generative AI in marketing
Culturally relevant campaigns
Public service advertising expertise
Media & Commercial:
Commercial trading models
Programmatic and automation
CTV, Data, Product Innovation
Inclusive advertising initiatives
DEI & Purpose:
The F-Words of Purpose-Driven DEI
Breaking Barriers/Diverse Leadership
This Girl Can campaign insights
Business Transformation:
Customer-centric transformation
Human connection drives business results
Entrepreneurship challenges for women in business
About our Partners
Sky
Sky transforms entertainment with blockbuster films, live sports, fast broadband, and award-winning shows, connecting millions of households through innovative technology, unforgettable viewing experiences, and cutting-edge streaming services every day.
MSQ Partners
MSQ Partners blends creativity, strategy, and technology to craft impactful campaigns, helping global brands connect with audiences through bold storytelling, innovative marketing solutions, and data-driven communications expertise across industries worldwide.
Reward
Reward is a global leader in customer engagement, powering loyalty programmes for major banks and retailers through data-driven marketing, cashback rewards, and innovative commerce technology across fifteen international markets worldwide.
DEPT
DEPT is a global digital agency combining creativity, technology, and data to build transformative campaigns, immersive experiences, and innovative solutions for brands including Google, Philips, Adidas, and Netflix worldwide today successfully.