The 2026 Festival is almost here, and we hope you’re as excited as we are to join us, whether in person or tuning in virtually.
To support your coverage and Cannes Lions experience, here are the latest updates from the Press Office - everything you need to stay informed and prepared as the Festival approaches.
To support your coverage and Cannes Lions experience, here are the latest updates from the Press Office - everything you need to stay informed and prepared as the Festival approaches.
Latest updates
The 2026 shortlists for the Glass: The Lion for Change, Dan Wieden Titanium and Innovation Lions, were announced this week. The shortlists can be found on the press portal and The Work.
The 2026 Cannes Lions app is now live. We recommend downloading this so that you receive up to date Festival information, access to the delegate networking tool and the interactive map. For any queries or support please contact appsupport@canneslions.com.
The 2026 Cannes Lions app is now live. We recommend downloading this so that you receive up to date Festival information, access to the delegate networking tool and the interactive map. For any queries or support please contact appsupport@canneslions.com.
Speakers & sessions
The 2026 Content Programme continues to evolve with Innovation Unwrapped stream expanding with the new session ‘Owning the Intelligence Behind Creative Work’ featuring Paulus’ Hong-tack Kim and Saffaan Qadir, and Studio K110’s Woori Nam.
The Insights & Trends stream also expands with new speakers, Mary Ellen Coe and Bryson Dechambeau, for their session ‘Marketing in the New Era of Sports’, where they’ll discuss how digital content is outperforming traditional sports broadcasts in engagement.
The Insights & Trends stream also expands with new speakers, Mary Ellen Coe and Bryson Dechambeau, for their session ‘Marketing in the New Era of Sports’, where they’ll discuss how digital content is outperforming traditional sports broadcasts in engagement.
LIONS Insights & Strategy Summit
Co-hosted by TMRE and WARC, this summit brings together insights leaders, strategists, and marketing decision-makers to explore how insights drive brand growth, innovation, and creative effectiveness. Through case studies, debates, and expert discussions, you’ll see how organizations turn insights into strategic action.
Taking place on Tuesday 23 June from 8:15am to 17:00pm at The Majestic Hotel Cannes, the Summit is your opportunity to explore how consumer understanding fuels strong marketing and business strategy.
More information on the LIONS Insights & Strategy Summit can be found here.
Taking place on Tuesday 23 June from 8:15am to 17:00pm at The Majestic Hotel Cannes, the Summit is your opportunity to explore how consumer understanding fuels strong marketing and business strategy.
More information on the LIONS Insights & Strategy Summit 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
- Interview room booking: https://canneslionspress.simplybook.it/v2/
- 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 are interested in interviewing any of our speakers, please reach out to press@canneslions.com
**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.
