Entertainment at Cannes Lions 2026
Speakers, executives and attendees working in Entertainment at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026.
- Patrick O'Keefe, Chief Integrated Marketing Officer (Netflix)
- Frances Berwick, Chairman, Bravo & Peacock Unscripted (NBCUniversal)
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Actor and Producer (Producer and Entrepreneur)
- Colin Jost, Writer/Weekend Update co-anchor (Saturday Night Live)
- Chris Beresford-Hill, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer (BBDO Worldwide)
- Michael McIntyre, Comedian & Co-Founder (Fanalysis)
- Alan Cumming, Actor and Filmmaker, "The Traitors" (NBCUniversal)
- Ryan Seacrest, Emmy-Winning Television Host (iHeartMedia)
- Julie Foster, Senior Vice President and Managing Director (Electronic Arts)
- Jordan Peters, Senior Director, Marketing Partnerships, EMEA (Netflix)
- Paul Kemp-Robertson, Chief Content Officer (LIONS)
- John Summit, Performer (DJ)
- Lykke Li, Performer (musician)
- Rita Ferro, President Global Advertising (Disney)
- Grant Regillo, Vice President, Brand Partnerships (Netflix)
- Hanne Jesca Bax, Global Vice Chair - Clients and Industries (EY Studio+)
- Samantha Catalina, Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (Happy Dad and Noble Pacific)
- Mike D, Performer (Beastie Boys founding rapper)
- Marika Roque, Chief Strategy Officer (Paramount Advertising)
- Kameryn Stanhouse, Vice President, Sports & Entertainment Partnerships (IBM)
- Mumford & Sons, Performer (band)
- Oprah Winfrey, Media Leader, Producer, Philanthropist (producer, philanthropist, actress and author)
- Christine Martino, Chief Revenue Officer of National Ad-Sales (Screenvision Media)
- Eva Longoria, Actor, Producer, Director, Activist (Hyphenate Media Group)
- Zoë Ruderman, Chief Content Officer (Adweek)
- Rachel Zoe, Cast Member, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (NBCUniversal)
- Seth Meyers, Host/Writer (Late Night with Seth Meyers)
- Lydia Daly, Executive Vice President, Head of Ad Marketing & Intelligence (Paramount)
- Central Cee, Performer (musician)
- Jess Ling, Executive Vice President, Global Advertising (American Express)
- Darren Schillace, CMO (FOX)
- Karen Kovacs, President, Advertising and Partnerships (Bravo)
- Dario Spina, Chief Marketing Officer (Paramount Media Labs)
- Katie Nolan, Host, "Casuals with Katie Nolan" & "Fan Service" (SiriusXM)
- Josh Noval, Senior Vice President, Olympics & Paralympics Advertising Sales & Partnerships (NBCUniversal)
- Shaina Zafar, Executive (United Talent Agency)
- Sally Holt, Senior Director of Events, EMEA (Netflix)
- David O'Connor, Chief Brand Officer (Universal Entertainment)
- Jethro Rothe-Kushel, Founder & CEO (RitualAds)
- Danielle Otero, Executive Vice President, Global Paid Media & Analytics (Lionsgate)
- Alex Collmer, Founder & Executive Chairman (Vidmob)
- Mark Rooks, Vice President of Creative, Sponsorships & Entertainment (Dick's Sporting Goods)
- Ryan Spicer, Chief Revenue Officer (Atmosphere TV)
- Lindsey Slaby, Founder (Sunday Dinner)
- Jennifer Carey, Director of Media and Effectiveness (Channel 4)
- Mark Tevis, EVP (Revry)
- Ali Brown, President (PRETTYBIRD)
- Mike Jacobson, Strategist & Magician (Grand Effie winner; America's Got Talent)
- Antoni Porowski, Emmy-Award Winning TV Producer and Culinary Expert
- John Zissimos, Chief Creative & Digital Officer (Salesforce)
- Beau Avril, SVP, Partnerships (Beast Industries)
- Robin Shore, Director, Business Development (LinkedIn)
- Austin Millz, DJ / Musical Performer
- Raye, Performer (musician)
- Club 1BD, Performer (music act)
- Craig McNary, Global Head of Brand and Creative (Xbox)
- Dawn Yang, Global Head of Entertainment Partnerships (TikTok)
- Eddy Cue, SVP of Services (Apple)
- Lucy Gregory, VP Audience Measurement & Insight (Disney)
- Matthew Broussard, Comedian
- Ned McNeilage, Head of Creative (Sphere)
- Priyanka Jain, Founder/Director (Snowworld Entertainment)
- Sofi Tukker, Performer (music act)
- Tatiana Vivienne Jouanneau, Group Chief Brand Officer (Allwyn)
- Tiësto, DJ (Headliner)
- Danny Murphy, Host, Page Six "Virtual Reali-Tea" (Page Six)
- Gary LeVox, Lead Singer (Rascal Flatts)
- Karen Eccles, Managing Director (Sky Media)
- Lindsey Clay, Chief Executive (Thinkbox)
- Lolly Thomson, Joint Global Chief Creative Officer (M+C Saatchi Group)
- Matt Murphy, Global Chief Creative Officer (72andSunny)
- Matt Strauss, Chairman, NBCUniversal Media Group (NBCUniversal)
- Philip Thomas, Chair (LIONS)
- Shannon Washington, Chief Creative Officer and Managing Partner (11 Ounces)
- Felix Starck, Chief Executive Officer (Baller League)
- Louisa O'Connor, Managing Director & Founder (Seen Presents)
- Leah Wyar, President of Entertainment, Beauty + Style Group (People Inc)
- John Koenigsberg, Executive Vice President, Head of Platform Partnerships (Horizon)
- Rema Vasan, Head of NA Business Marketing (former) (TikTok)
- Jason Hernandez, Head of Agency Partnerships (DIRECTV)
- Beth Trentacoste, Senior Vice President (Paramount Media Labs)
- Bozoma Saint John, Former Chief Marketing Officer and Cast Member (Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills")
- Liz Jenkins, Chief Business Officer (NBCUniversal Entertainment)
- Anna Magzanyan, President (LA Times Studios & NantGames)
- Hannah Charman, Co-Founder/Managing Director (RESISTER)
- Jerry Bruckheimer, Film and TV Producer (Jerry Bruckheimer Films)
- Kira Karlstrom, Co-Founder, Triple Threat; Formerly Head of Global Entertainment Marketing, Twitch (Triple Threat)
- Nene Parsotam, Executive Creative Director (VINE Creatives)
- Charles Besson, Global Entertainment & Content Creative Acceleration Director (L'Oréal)
- Evan Real, Host, Page Six "Virtual Reali-Tea" (Page Six)
- Pip Smart, Executive Producer and Partner (Revolver)
- Ryan Nelsen, CMO (StackAdapt)
- Todd Lichten, Head of Entertainment & Lifestyle Partnerships (Roblox)
- Michelle Fine-Smith, SVP, Global B2B Partnerships (Variety)
- Josie Mason, Head of Awards Growth (LIONS)
- Thea Skelton, VP Festivals (LIONS)
- Takashi Iizuka, VP, Executive Officer, Sonic Creative Officer, Sega of America, Inc. (SEGA CORPORATION)
- Adrienne Lahens, CEO (Infinite Studios)
- Edu Luke, Sound Creative (Hefty Music & Sound)
- Phil Thomas, Chairman (Cannes Lions)
- Paula Feged, Executive Director (El Dorado Festival)
- Eric Nam, Actor, Singer, Entrepreneur (DIVE STUDIOS / The Orchard)
- Shuji Utsumi, President and Chief Operating Officer (SEGA CORPORATION)
- Madeline Di Nonno, President & CEO (Geena Davis Institute)
- Annik Salmon, Carnival Designer and Costume Designer (Arranco de Engenho de Dentro (Rio de Janeiro Carnival))