Dear all,
The countdown is officially on - The 72nd edition of Cannes Lions is three weeks away, and we hope you’re as excited as we are to join us, whether in person or tuning in virtually.
To support your coverage, here are the latest updates from the Press Office - everything you need to stay informed and prepared as the Festival approaches.
The countdown is officially on - The 72nd edition of Cannes Lions is three weeks away, and we hope you’re as excited as we are to join us, whether in person or tuning in virtually.
To support your coverage, here are the latest updates from the Press Office - everything you need to stay informed and prepared as the Festival approaches.
Latest updates
- We will be hosting an exclusive Press Briefing, followed by a drinks reception on Sunday 15 June from 17:30-19:00pm CET at the Cannes Lions School Campus. This is an informal gathering and an opportunity to hear from Cannes Lions on what’s new for 2025, and how to navigate the Festival. Spaces are limited - Please click here to RSVP.
- The press conference schedule is attached below, and is available to download via the press portal.
Speakers & Sessions:
The 2025 Content Programme continues to evolve with our Insights & Trends stream expanding with new speakers, such as Reese Witherspoon and Kory Marchisotto for their session ‘Joy is Rebellion: Hello Sunshine and Gen Z Rewrite the Narrative’, and President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro Urrego, who will share how the country is embracing sustainability as a tool for global reputation-building.
The Innovation Unwrapped stream also expands with the session, ‘Changing the Game: Building Brands in the Age of Experiences’, featuring AB InBev’s Global Chief Marketing Officer, Marcel Marcondes.
The Innovation Unwrapped stream also expands with the session, ‘Changing the Game: Building Brands in the Age of Experiences’, featuring AB InBev’s Global Chief Marketing Officer, Marcel Marcondes.
Key Dates:
Press Accreditation closes on Tuesday 10 June 2025, 11.59PM BST.
If any of your colleagues still need to register then please let them know.
We cannot guarantee capacity to process additional press accreditations during the Festival or after this date. The Cannes Lions Press Team reserves the right to decline late or onsite requests.
If you're unable to attend the Festival in person, we don't want you to miss out! You can still attend Cannes Lions through our digital experience, by applying for press accreditation and getting access to Festival talks on demand, Awards Shows and live-streamed sessions.
If any of your colleagues still need to register then please let them know.
We cannot guarantee capacity to process additional press accreditations during the Festival or after this date. The Cannes Lions Press Team reserves the right to decline late or onsite requests.
If you're unable to attend the Festival in person, we don't want you to miss out! You can still attend Cannes Lions through our digital experience, by applying for press accreditation and getting access to Festival talks on demand, Awards Shows and live-streamed sessions.
Useful links:
- Book an interview room: https://canneslionspress.simplybook.it/v2/#
- Festival programme: https://www.canneslions.com/festival/programme#/agenda
- Speaker line-up**: https://www.canneslions.com/festival/speakers
*If you have any accessibility requirements, please reach out to accessibility@canneslions.com with any questions you may have
**For interview requests please email press@canneslions.com
Please reach out to the Press Team with any questions you may have, either via email or our new LiveChat service.
Best wishes,
Cannes Lions Press Team
Best wishes,
Cannes Lions Press Team
