At the Festival

What content will be available?

This year’s Festival programme will be announced later in the year. Check the website here for the latest information.

Live judging

Experience the judging process up close and personal. Watch on as entrants present their cases live to the Jury and hear how the Jury analyses the shortlisted work in the Titanium, Glass: The Lion For Change, and Innovation Lions.

Inside The Jury Room

Hear from Jury Presidents and Jurors exploring the winning pieces of work.

Find out what it takes to be in the Jury room and gain exclusive insights into the discussions and debates behind the selection of the winners.

You'll leave this session inspired and equipped with guidance on how to create world-class work and tips on how to craft your future submissions.

Tours of The Work

A guided journey through an exhibition of shortlisted and winning work, led by a Jury member. Immerse yourself in different tracks and discover the key ingredients of Award-winning work.

And much more. Click here to explore the full programme.

Festival Checklist

Cannes Lions is an incredible opportunity to take a deep dive into Award-winning creativity and unpack its impact on business with some of the best minds the industry has to offer. Making the most of it can be a daunting task, so we’ve put together a checklist of our top tips.

✓	Be present and come with a plan. Take a look at the Festival programme ahead of time and plan your week out. Which sessions, panels, tours and ceremonies are going to be the most useful and relevant to you and your business? Make use of Lions Daily News, available in the Palais de Festivals, to stay up to date and attend evening events to network and celebrate with fellow delegates.
✓	Calibrate your creativity. Visit the Basement to spend time with the work and attend our Inside The Jury Room sessions. Take note of general thoughts and feelings for the winning work – how do they measure up to your own analysis? Is your team on the same creative page as the rest of the industry?
✓	Be a sponge. Don’t arrive looking to confirm a preconceived hypothesis. Come with an open mind and find the lesson in every session. Take physical notes that you can bring back to your team. Look out for common trends, popular tools and innovative ideas.
✓	Don’t forget to debrief. Attending the Festival is step 1 – step 2 is debriefing your team and using your learnings to plan for the next year of improved creative effectiveness.

Post-Festival