The Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival is not just a celebration of creativity but also an unparalleled learning experience. A comprehensive seven-day seminar and workshop programme sees industry leaders gather to debate the issues of today and tomorrow that the advertising and marketing industry faces.
There are 52 seminars and 25 workshops scheduled for 2009. These all take place within the Palais des Festivals and are included in your delegate registration fee. Multi-national clients will be joined on stage by advertising and media agencies from around the world. You will hear new and radical ideas, with debates set to continue beyond the seminar theatre.
In 2008, speakers included:
Ivan Wicksteed, Global Creative Director, Coca-Cola
Bob Greenberg, Chairman, CEO, Global Chief Creative Officer, R/GA
Jean-Marie Dru, Chairman, TBWA\Worldwide
Stefan Olander, Global Director of Digital, Nike
Chuck Porter, Co-chairman, Crispin Porter + Bogusky
David Droga, Creative Chairman, Droga5
Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO, WPP Worldwide
Rupert Murdoch, Chairman, CEO, News Corporation
We look forward to more thought-provoking content from an array of inspirational, global leaders in 2009 – see you there! The 2009 seminar and workshop programmes will be announced in March.
New For 2009 - Young Marketers
A brand-new registration package for Young Marketers will be introduced for Cannes Lions 2009, which will give young professionals in the fields of marketing and communication full access to the Festival programme. It will offer them specifically designed classes that will give a deeper understanding of the advertising industry and its relationship to marketing.
Young Creatives
The Young Creatives registration packages will include access to exclusive Master Classes again this year, as well as all other seminars, workshops and exhibitions. Watch all full-length 2008 Master Classes on Lions+.
Young Lions Competitions
Held in Cannes every year during the Festival week, the Young Lions Competitions will return in 2009.
The four competitions, for Film, Print, Cyber and Media, are
open to advertising professionals up to 28 years old. They are briefed
by a client to create and execute a campaign within 24 hours (with 48 hours for film). The participating teams, comprising an art director and copywriter, are selected through a pre-selection process in their own country.
To get involved with this challenging and rewarding competition, please contact your local Cannes Lions representative. To see all the entries into the 2008 Young Lions Competitions, click here.
