Givsly at Cannes Lions 2026
Givsly Hub
The Givsly Hub is our home base at Cannes Lions 2026 and a strategic epicenter for industry leaders. Meet with our team to access key insights proving that shared values are now the primary engine for marketing strategy and meaningful business outcomes.
Values-Based Roundtables
These closed-door, curated sessions gather industry leaders to discuss the topics shaping marketing today, from trust and responsibility to innovation and impact. Join the dialogue to move beyond the stage and help define the future of values-based marketing.
Karaoke for Causes
Karaoke for Causes returns to the Palais Terrace as one of Givsly’s most high-energy Cannes moments. Industry leaders take the stage to raise real donations for nonprofits they care about, turning a classic happy hour into an unforgettable experience rooted in connection, purpose, and impact.
Values-Based Roundtables
Monday, June 22
2:00 PM
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The values gap: what you say vs. what buyers actually reward
Consumers claim to care about brand values in surveys, then buy on price and convenience. How do brands and agencies close the say-do gap?
Early confirmed participants
Andrea Timmerman
Global Chief Client Officer
Assembly
Elaine Lam
VP Marketing Technology
Sephora
Jonathan Frohlinger
CEO
Big Happy
Katie Patton
Head of Growth
Oberland
Suruchi Shukla
Senior Vice President Marketing
Minted
Tuesday, June 23
10:00 AM
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Can you scale authenticity? AI, creativity, and the soul of a brand
AI can produce infinite content at near-zero cost. But brands are built on distinctiveness and trust. Where does scaled AI content start to erode what makes a brand matter?
Early confirmed participants
Aruna Natarajan
Chief Client Officer
Assembly
Claire Molyneux
Transformation Practice Lead, Global Marketing
Publicis Groupe
Charlie Wright
Chief Strategy Officer, Global Clients
Publicis Groupe
Carla Dodds
Former CMO
The Aaron's Company, Inc
Camm Rowland
Chief Creative Officer
Chief AI Officer
Kepler
Marissa Jarratt
Former CMO and Chief Sustainability Officer
7 Eleven
Ryan Anderson
CMO
El Car Wash
Wednesday, June 24
10:00 AM
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Selling in a skeptical market: trust as the new media channel
Ad avoidance, ad fraud, and declining platform trust are reshaping where buyers actually pay attention. How are brands and agencies rethinking reach and credibility?
Ad avoidance, ad fraud, and declining platform trust are reshaping where buyers actually pay attention. How are brands and agencies rethinking reach and credibility?
Early confirmed participants
Bev Jackson
VP Brand & Product Marketing
Zillow
Joanna Merrill
North America Agency Partnerships
InMobi
Michelle Morgan
Partner, Director, Strategy
WPP Unite
Melissa Gordon-Ring
Global President
Omnicom Media Health
Michael Nevsk
Director Global Insights
VISA
Suruchi Shukla
Senior Vice President Marketing
Minted
Sudhanshu Saxena
VP, Client Development - Global
InMobi
Meet The Givsly Team Onsite
Beyond the Palais
Explore how activating on values-based advertising drives results during the world’s most impactful cultural and seasonal milestones.
Thank You to our 2026 Cannes Lions Partners
The Givsly Hub Is Rooted in Sustainable Practices
The Givsly Hub takes extra sustainability measures as a way to showcase how to show up to events like Cannes Lions in a more responsible way. The space aims to share simple changes that can be made across the below categories to be mindful and waste less.
Food & Beverage
Production
Travel & Transport
Energy
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