The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2023

This year marks the 70th International Festival of Creativity, and we’re delighted that Microsoft Advertising will once again be a Cannes Lions partner. We especially look forward to welcoming you back to our Microsoft Beach House at Ondine Plage in Cannes!

Register now for sessions that interest you the most

Join us throughout the week and learn how Microsoft Advertising and our partners can empower you to unlock your creative potential and optimize your campaign performance. Connect with the best minds in the industry and discover new ways to grow your business.

Register For Day 1 – Monday, June 19, 2023

Kick off your Cannes Lions experience at the Microsoft Beach House by learning the ins and outs of advertising from Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President Kathleen Hall and Jillian Gibbs, Founder and Global CEO of APR.

Find out what it takes to be a woman leader in today’s world with Microsoft’s Lynne Kjolso, Vice President, Global Partner and Retail Media, and why rethinking your technology strategy to maximize long-term return on investment (ROI) needs to happen today. Hear also from Peter Naylor, VP of Ad Sales at Netflix, and Jenn Creegan, GM Marketing and Operations at Microsoft Advertising, as they dive into a partnership built on trust, and the evolving TV landscape.

Join us as we kick off the week with our AI and Creativity happy hour!

Register For Day 2 – Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Get ready for a day of inspiration, innovation, and impact at the Microsoft Beach House, where we have lined up some thought-provoking sessions on perseverance, sustainability, leadership, and generative AI.

Hear from leading companies, Haleon and Pepsico, on how to align your brand purpose with your business goals. Learn from Ryan Mason, the youngest manager in the Premier League, who will share his stories and insights of succeeding against the odds, using technology to shape the world around him, and creating more meaningful connections.

Register For Day 3 – Wednesday, June 21, 2023

AI has redoubtably shaped the world we live in today, so come and hear from experts and visionaries who will share their insights and predictions and discover how Microsoft Advertising can help you thrive in this new AI era.

Join us as we jump into all things retail media with a panel discussion on how the landscape has changed and will continue to evolve in 2024 and beyond.

Register For Day 4 – Thursday, June 22, 2023

It’s day 4 of Cannes Lions! Find out how digital content creation is advancing in the advertising industry and how we’re driving change with our clients. Then, in our final happy hour of the week, we have some exclusive entertainment for all to enjoy as we celebrate Pride!