About us

We are campaigners for creativity: we inspire creative bravery that changes the course of communications.

Over 62 years, we have gathered the industry and galvanised it. Our goal is to provide everything needed to successfully campaign for creativity – the connections, the education, the benchmark and the inspiration.

In 2016, Cannes Lions is an eight-day programme of creative inspiration, celebration, education and networking, attracting over 15,000 delegates from around 100 countries.

It is the only truly global meeting place for branded communications professionals and our Awards set a global benchmark for what good creative looks like.

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