Sports at Cannes Lions 2026

Speakers, executives and attendees working in Sports at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026.

Tim Ellis, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (NFL)
Robert Griffin III, Heisman Trophy Winner, Pro Bowl NFL QB, Host and Executive Director of "Outta' Pocket with RGIII" Podcast, and CEO of RG3 Sports (RG3 Sports)
Chris Paul, Athlete, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Shana Stephenson, Chief Business Officer (New York Liberty)
Sally Sheppard, Director of Marketing, Stadium Revenue & Fan Experience (Manchester City Women)
Uzma Rawn Dowler, Chief Marketing Officer (MLB)
Sue Bird, Athlete
Fernando Sulichin, CEO (New Element Media)
Jaylen Brown, Point Guard, NBPA Vice President (Boston Celtics)
Romy Gai, Chief Business Officer (FIFA)
Diana Taurasi, WNBA Legend & 6x Olympic Gold Medalist (WNBA)
Kameryn Stanhouse, Vice President, Sports & Entertainment Partnerships (IBM)
Shaquille O'Neal, Athlete (NBA Legend)
Lindsey Vonn, Athlete (Skier)
Russell Wilson, Quarterback, Super Bowl Champion (3BRAND / Why Not You Foundation / Good Man Brand / Why Not You Productions)
Fred VanFleet, Point Guard, NBPA President (Houston Rockets)
Hunter Woodhall, Paralympic Gold Medalist, track & field (Athlete)
Jack Fleming, President & CEO (Boston Athletic Association)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, NFL wide receiver (Seattle Seahawks)
Jayson Tatum, Forward (Boston Celtics)
Ken Griffey Jr., MLB Hall of Famer
Lamar Jackson, Quarterback (Baltimore Ravens)
Miles Chamley Watson, Olympic Medalist & Founder (World Fencing League)
Maria Sharapova, Tennis champion and entrepreneur
Toni Roeller, SVP In-Store Environment (Dick's Sporting Goods)
Naomi Osaka, Athlete (Tennis champion)
Nick Rivano, Director of Advertising Solutions - Product (Discord)
Noah Lyles, Olympic Champion sprinter, Founder of Iconic Productions
Rick Pineda, Vice President of Global Sports (Diageo)
Sara Gotfredson, Founder (Trailblazing Sports Group)
Scotty James, Snowboarder
Shaun White, Snowboarder
Tara Davis-Woodhall, Olympic Gold Medalist, track & field
Trey Murphy, Forward (New Orleans Pelicans)
William Nylander, Forward (Toronto Maple Leafs)
Phil Cook, CMO (WNBA)
Felix Starck, Chief Executive Officer (Baller League)
Kateryna Sadurska, World Record Freediver
Jason Hernandez, Head of Agency Partnerships (DIRECTV)
Hilary Knight, 5x Olympian, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist & 10x World Champion
Colie Edison, Chief Growth Officer (WNBA)
Katie Nolan, Host, "Casuals with Katie Nolan" & "Fan Service" (SiriusXM)
Stephanie Dittmer Rogers, Chief Marketing Officer (San Francisco 49ers)
Cynthia Kleinbaum, Chief Commercial Officer (GameChanger)
Emily Silver, Chief Marketing Officer (Dick's Sporting Goods)
Jonathan Anastas, Chief Marketing Officer (Rumble)
Paul Woolmington, Chief Executive Officer (Canvas Worldwide)
Mark Rooks, Vice President of Creative, Sponsorships & Entertainment (Dick's Sporting Goods)
Rosalyn Durant, Executive VP, Programming & Acquisitions (ESPN)
Ellie Norman, Chief Marketing Officer (Formula E)
Toby Craig, Chief Communications Officer (Manchester United FC)
Candace Parker, Analyst (NBA on Prime; WNBA on Prime)
Laura Pinnell, Vice President, Consumer Group, Europe & Middle East (NBA)
Nic Brandenberger, CMO (Mammut)
Madison Raisch, Chief Creative Officer (National Women's Soccer League)
Kelsey Philpott, Senior Vice President & Group Director of Marketing (Major League Baseball)
Kevin Durant, Basketball Player
Megan Rapinoe, Athlete
Louise Watson, VP Global Technology (Propeller)
Arik Armstead, Defensive End (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Ashlea Klam, Athlete, U.S. Women's National Flag Football Team
Bex Smith, Founder & CEO (Crux Football)
Bryson DeChambeau, Professional Golfer
Carlos Sainz, Athlete (F1 driver)
CC Sabathia, MLB Hall of Famer, MLB Special Assistant to the Commissioner
Cooper Flagg, Athlete
Damar Hamlin, Safety (Buffalo Bills)
Daniel Sturridge, Premier League Legend
David Ortiz, MLB Hall of Famer
Doc Rivers, Head Coach (Milwaukee Bucks)
Alasdhair Willis, Chief Creative Officer (adidas)