McKinsey at Cannes Lions 2025

Industry legends, iconic global brands, and marketers from more than 90 countries will convene in Cannes, France on June 16–20 to celebrate world-class creative work.

This year, McKinsey will unveil distinctive programming and executive convenings designed to spark meaningful conversations about the most pressing topics in the industry.

Here's what to expect:

  • C-suite and executive fireside chats, luncheons, receptions, and dinners
  • Exclusive CEO and CMO forums
  • Tech alliance collaboration featuring panel discussions and networking moments that explore cutting-edge trends and innovations
  • First Movers Club: A daily storytelling experience for executives, celebrating the ambitious leaders who are shaping the future of the next century

Join us for an inspiring and transformative experience that will empower you to drive your company's growth and innovation.

Where to find us this year

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Featured Insights

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Interview

Consumers at the core: A conversation with Diageo’s Mark Sandys

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Diageo’s chief innovation officer shares how the alcoholic-beverage maker refreshes growth through innovation, enabled by customer data and generative AI, all focused on the consumer.
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Blog Post
Grow or go: Why CEOs must act now
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Economic shifts, disruptive tech, and changing customer preferences have made growth today’s business imperative. Leaders...
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Article - McKinsey Quarterly
Unlocking the next frontier of personalized marketing
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As more consumers seek tailored online interactions, companies can turn to AI and generative AI to better scale their ability...
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Article - McKinsey Quarterly
Achieving growth: Putting leadership mindsets and behaviors into action
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Growth requires the right mix of outlook, strategy, and capabilities. Top leaders achieve their goals by turning five mindsets...
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Podcast
Analyzing the CEO–CMO relationship and its effect on growth
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CEOs acknowledge the expertise and importance of chief marketing officers and their role in helping the company grow, yet there’s...

Meet the Cannes Lions Team

Clarisse Magnin
Senior Partner and Managing Partner of FranceParis
Managing Partner of McKinsey in France. Leads our work in the Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail Practices in Africa, Europe,...
Kabir Ahuja
Senior PartnerNew York
Drives transformational growth through Marketing & Sales, Digital and AI. Deep expertise serving leaders in Telecom, Media, Consumer...
Kathryn Rathje
PartnerWashington DC
Works with leading consumer-facing companies to drive step-out growth transformations, with deep expertise in data-driven marketing,...
Kelsey Robinson
Senior PartnerBoston
Partners with industry leading consumer-facing companies to drive top-line growth through ideation and implementation of strategies,...
Lareina Yee
McKinsey Global Institute Director and Senior PartnerBay Area
Global expert and leader of research on AI and frontier technologies; advises companies on growth and transformation
Marc Brodherson
Senior PartnerNew York
A leader in our work in consumer internet, media, and B2B information services, helping companies across the media and advertising...
Quentin George
PartnerBay Area
Global expert and leader of advertising and commerce media with over 25 years experience inventing, scaling, and transforming...
Stefan Rickert
Senior PartnerHamburg
Coleads our CPG consumer care work globally, which includes clients in beauty, personal care, household care, and consumer health;...
Shelley Stewart III
Senior Partner, and Global Leader, Reputation & EngagementNew York
Advises companies on strategy and growth-led transformations; guides organizations to build a more inclusive, dynamic economy;...
Taryn Segal
Associate PartnerNew York
A leader in the Growth, Marketing & Sales practice helping companies build and accelerate growth transformations