In only four weeks, the global creative community will once again come together at Cannes Lions for a week of learning, connecting and celebrating groundbreaking creativity.
To help you make the most out of your week at the Festival, please find the latest updates and news from the Press Office.
To help you make the most out of your week at the Festival, please find the latest updates and news from the Press Office.
Latest updates
The Festival has announced Apple’s Eddy Cue as its 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year. The full announcement can be found here.
The Cannes Lions 2026 Press Kit is now available for download from the press portal. The Press Kit collates all the key information about the Festival from the Awards Show schedule to our academies and initiatives to entry and winners numbers from the last 5 years.
Last week, we launched our interview room booking platform for the 2026 Festival. Bookings can be made here.*
The Cannes Lions 2026 Press Kit is now available for download from the press portal. The Press Kit collates all the key information about the Festival from the Awards Show schedule to our academies and initiatives to entry and winners numbers from the last 5 years.
Last week, we launched our interview room booking platform for the 2026 Festival. Bookings can be made here.*
*Please note that the interview rooms are located in the Press Centre. All guests being invited for interviews must hold a valid Festival Pass to access this space.
Speakers & Sessions
The 2026 Content Programme continues to evolve with our Creativity Toolbox stream expanding with new speakers, Tracey Lee, Laura Ranzato, Harriet Kingaby and Chris Verrijdt, for their session ‘Silence to GreenSHOUTING: A Creative Lab for What Comes Next’.
The programme across our dedicated Festival experiences also expands. Steven Bartlett, David Wadhwani and Jamie Gutfreund join the LIONS Creators programme with their session ‘From Creator to CEO: Building Scalable Brands with AI’. The inaugural LIONS Sport programme also welcomes a new session featuring F1’s George Russel and Marriot International’s Anthony Capuano.
The programme across our dedicated Festival experiences also expands. Steven Bartlett, David Wadhwani and Jamie Gutfreund join the LIONS Creators programme with their session ‘From Creator to CEO: Building Scalable Brands with AI’. The inaugural LIONS Sport programme also welcomes a new session featuring F1’s George Russel and Marriot International’s Anthony Capuano.
Festival Experiences
At the Festival, there are dedicated spaces and forums for different communities, offering curated programmes and experiences for different industries innovating in creative marketing.
LIONS Creators
The business of influence. In partnership with Adobe.
The dedicated pass, programme and exclusive place for the creator economy at Cannes Lions. From talks to collaborative workshops, interactive discussions to networking and socials, this is where creative innovation meets business strategy.
The LIONS Creators Programme, accessible to press pass holders, takes place all day every day at the LIONS Creators Beach. Featuring creators such as Max Klymenko and GK Barry to leading brands such as Gap and DoorDash, the full programme can be found here.
LIONS Sport
The business of competition. In partnership with SPORT BEACH.
LIONS Sport is a dedicated two-day programme bringing together leaders from across brands, agencies, rights holders and media to explore how creativity and innovation are reshaping the US$417bn sports marketing landscape.
Taking place on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June at the Carlton Hotel, the forum is accessible to Press Pass holders. The programme can be found here.
LIONS Creators
The business of influence. In partnership with Adobe.
The dedicated pass, programme and exclusive place for the creator economy at Cannes Lions. From talks to collaborative workshops, interactive discussions to networking and socials, this is where creative innovation meets business strategy.
The LIONS Creators Programme, accessible to press pass holders, takes place all day every day at the LIONS Creators Beach. Featuring creators such as Max Klymenko and GK Barry to leading brands such as Gap and DoorDash, the full programme can be found here.
LIONS Sport
The business of competition. In partnership with SPORT BEACH.
LIONS Sport is a dedicated two-day programme bringing together leaders from across brands, agencies, rights holders and media to explore how creativity and innovation are reshaping the US$417bn sports marketing landscape.
Taking place on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June at the Carlton Hotel, the forum is accessible to Press Pass holders. The programme can be found here.
Key Dates:
Press Accreditation closes on Monday 15 June 2026, 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:
- Plan your trip: https://www.canneslions.com/festival/plan-your-trip
- Speaker line-up: https://www.canneslions.com/festival/speakers
- Festival Experiences: https://www.canneslions.com/festival/experiences
- Our Partners: www.canneslions.com/partnerships/our-partners
*If you have any accessibility requirements, please reach out to accessibility@canneslions.com
Please reach out to the Press Team with any questions you may have.
