Press Bulletin

With the 73rd edition of Cannes Lions being only two weeks away, we know you are busy ironing out your schedules and finalising your plans.   

To help you get the most out of the Festival week, please find the latest updates and news from the Press Office below. 

As a reminder, make sure to RSVP for the dedicated Press Drinks taking place on the Monday of the Festival from 16:30 – 18:00. We would love for you to join us on the Press Centre Terrace for a chance to meet fellow journalists, relax and kick off the Festival week with a great view.   

If you’ve secured an interview, but need a space to conduct it, we have several interview rooms available in the Press Centre. Bookings for interview rooms can be made here.*  

Bringing together pioneers from across tech and creativity spheres, the Innovation Unwrapped stream features an incredible line-up of sessions, including ‘Space Isn’t the Future – It's Your Brief’. For this must-attend session, join experts Professor Brian Cox, Dr Sian Leo Proctor and Aarti Holla-Maini as they unpack the role space plays in powering brands through connectivity, data, climate insight and global storytelling. 

The stream also expands with new speakers, Mark D’Arcy and Ian Leslie, for their session ‘From Lennon & McCartney to Human + Machine’, where they’ll challenge you to think about AI as a collaborator.  

From beach clubs and hotel rooftops to restaurant takeovers, our partners with city spaces host inspiring talks, VIP guests, networking events and immersive experiences. 

As you start planning your time in Cannes, make sure to explore the range of activations and spaces happening across the city. From curated content sessions at Microsoft Gardens, Les Monks Café and SPORT BEACH to spaces designed to foster connections such as LinkedIn Rooftop, FQ Beach and LIONS Impact | The Empower Cafe – there is a variety of spaces designed to help you make the most out of your Festival week.  

Also, take a moment to check out the exciting events our partners are hosting as well. From the early morning Strava Run Club on Wednesday to Canva Creative Cabana’s Pride on the Croisette Party – make sure you don’t miss out on any of these key moments.   

More information on our partner spaces and how to register can be found here.  

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.

Please reach out to the Press Team with any questions you may have.