Cannes Lions

Cannes Lions is the International Festival of Creativity - Every year, Cannes Lions explores the value of creativity in branded communication: from product and service development to the creative strategy, execution and impact.

***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED ONLINE*** SAME DATES***

 ‘Lions Live,’ The platform will run throughout June under the theme ‘Creativity Matters,’  The initiative will be free to use for all.

 

OVERVIEW

The International Festival of Creativity brings the world's biggest brands and most creative people together at a unique event in Cannes to learn, network and celebrate the power and effectiveness of creativity. The journey continues in 2019...

 

• Getting There  - Fly to NICE (NCE) and take the train/bus/uber to Cannes. OR take the Train from any major European city to Cannes direct.
• Industries –  ADVERTISING! Brands, Brands, Brands, Agencies, Production Companies, Post Houses, Vendors. So MANY PEOPLE
• Networking Value –  100%
• Trade ShowFloor Tours - N/A
• Delegate Fee  –  1725 EUROS BUT you don't NEED a pass to participate. See below
• Sponsorships -  CONTACT US
• Exhibitor -CONTACT US
• Currency – EUROS
• Uber/Lyft – YES/NO
• Airbnb - YES - there are rooms and apartments (and Yachts!) all around the city
• Language – FRENCH but this is an International Festival so English and MANY other languages are spoken EVERYWHERE 

 

WHO ATTENDS

Everyone who is anyone in the advertising world attends this event. Sure, Cannes is sometimes considered the Golden Child of the industry, and sometimes it is the Black Sheep. But whatever your opinion it is generally regarded as the New Years Eve for creatives. It celebrates previous years campaigns and looks ahead to see what the next year will bring when it comes to creativity.

 

INDUSTRY LEADER SPEAKERS

Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer  - Facebook
Kenya Barris, Writer and Producer - Netflix
Scott Galloway, Founder / Professor of Marketing - Gartner L2 / NYU Stern
Syl Saller, Chief Marketing Officer - Diageo
Trevor Robinson OBE, Founder & CEO - Quiet Storm
Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer - Mastercard

 

TOPICS

How can you infiltrate popular culture and stay relevant at scale?
How do we strike the right balance between purpose and profit?
How can creative strategy build brands to drive performance & growth?
How can modern technologies improve the art of storytelling?
How do we use creativity to drive exceptional consumer experiences?
What creative business models thrive in a direct to consumer world?
How can we drive diversity of thought to deliver more positive and better work?
How can creativity deliver competitive advantage in the long & the short term?
How can we meet consumers wherever they are in both the physical & digital world?
How do we fix the issue of trust, ethics and transparency in creative marketing communications?

 

WHY YOU SHOULD GO

If you have the budget, you should go. This is a FABULOUS place to mingle with yoru peers in a relaxed atmosphere. It can be as official or as casual as you want with back to back meetings or with a relaxed approach with lunches and dinners on the beach front.  

 

TIPS

Unless you are judge or you have been nominated for an award, you don't need to book an official Cannes Delegate Pass to attend the Festival. We recommend booking your accomdation and flights early and RSVP'ing to AS MANY parties, events as possible. Best to have too many ptoins rather than not enough. Get yourself on the list for all the BEACH DAY events. The best TIP is to register for the Google Beach during the week. This pass will GUARANTEE you entry to the BEST DAY/NIGHT beach party at the end of the week - Google/YouTube Pride Party  - it's AMAZING, and although you have to wait in line, it's worth it.

Two last words - Carlton Terrace

 

WHERE TO STAY 

The Old Town is a GEM. It's a little walk from the Palais but it's such a treat to be able to escape the craziness (and noise) of La Croisette . There are hotel options (Raddison) and also MANY airbnbs to choose from. The 'Main' hotels are also worth a look if you have the budget - Martinez, Majestic and Carlton.

 

OTHER RESOURCES

OUR TAKE ON CANNES 2018

 

REGISTRATION FEES

 

	Platinum	Gold	Complete	Health	Networking
Talks & awards shows
Cannes Lions talks	✓	✓	✓	X	X
Health talks & awards show	✓	✓	✓	✓	X
Cannes Lions awards shows	✓	✓	✓	X	X
Business & networking
Official Closing Party	✓	✓	✓	X	✓
Daily Sunset drinks	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Access to a dedicated meeting space & networking lounge	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Access to Cannes Lions Beach & content	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Access to the ClubHouse	✓	✓	X	X	X
Access to the Official Festival Fringe programme	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
VIP Privileges
Guaranteed reservation at a 5* Palace hotel	✓	X	X	X	X
Luxury Transfers from and to Nice Airport	✓	X	X	X	X
Fast Track Badge Collection	✓	✓	X	X	X
VIP Line Skip at mainstage talks, award shows & party	✓	✓	X	X	X
Welcome Pack, incl. Festival badge	✓	X	X	X	X
VIP Access to official Closing Party	✓	✓	X	X	X
Awards Show and Closing Party access for a Companion	✓	X	X	X	X
Complimentary food & drink at the ClubHouse	✓	✓	X	X	X
Complimentary food & drink on the Cannes Lions Beach	✓	X	X	X	X
	€8,499 + TVA	€4,855 + TVA	€3,365+ TVA	€1,725 + TVA	€2,195 + TVA