Winmo’s Essential Tour Guide to Cannes Lions

Cannes Lions 2025: Winmo’s Essential Tour Guide

by Sophia Behar  |  May 26, 2025

Cannes Lions 2025 will transform the French Riviera starting June 16th to welcome global creative leaders, visionary marketers, and A-list talent. While you’ve undoubtedly secured your delegate pass for the inspiring main stage talks and anxiously await the prestigious awards ceremonies, have you strategized your movements beyond the Palais des Festivals?

Winmo has curated an essential guide to help you navigate the vibrant landscape of Cannes Lions. We’re covering everything from the must-attend exclusive panels and insightful industry discussions happening throughout the day, to the chic happy hours and legendary after-parties that keep the Riviera buzzing well into the night. Grab your agenda and prepare to gain cutting-edge insights, network with global pioneers over chilled rosé, and immerse yourself in this unparalleled creative atmosphere!

Winmo helps you prepare in more ways than one! If you’re looking to connect with brands and agencies ahead of the event, Winmo is a one-stop shop to develop your prospect list and fuel your follow up.

Winmo’s Cannes Lions 2025 Tour Guide:

Sunday, 15 June

  1. Criteo’s Opening Kick-Off | Yacht Happy Hour
  2. Experian Cannes Kickoff | Happy Hour
    • Details: 18:30 – 20:30 | Canopy Hilton Rooftop 2 Bd Jean Hibert, Cannes
    • Request an Invite
  3. AdWeek’s Kickoff Soirée | Soirée Event
    • Details: 19:00 – 21:00 | Le Majestic Hotel; 10 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
    • Link to RSVP
  4. Bloomberg Media’s Opening Night Reception
    • Details: 19:30 – 22:30 | BOBO Bistro, 21 Rue du Commandant André, Cannes, 06400
    • Link to Register

Monday, 16 June 

  1. Creator Experience by LinkedIn
    • Details: 10:00 – 16:00 | LinkedIn Studio, Carlton Cannes, 58 Boulevard De La Croisette Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, 06400
    • Link to Register
  2. Storytelling That Wins Hearts and Minds, hosted by Amazon 
    • Details: 11:00 – 11:30 | Amazon Port; Esplanade Pantiero, Port de Cannes, 06400 Cannes
    • Link to Register
  3. From Creation To Conversion by Canva
  4. Institute for Real Growth (IRG) Networking Event, hosted by WPP
  5. Amazon Happy Hour
    • Details: 16:00 – 18:00 | Amazon Port – Cafe, Esplanade Pantiero, Port de Cannes, 06400 Cannes
    • Link to RSVP
  6. 2025 Forbes Top Creators List Launch Celebration – Refreshments & Networking
    • Details: 17:00 – 17:30 | Invite-only, register to unlock location details
    • Link to Regiser
  7. Adobe Sunset Series: Content Designed to Deliver + Happy Hour
    • Details: 17:00 – 19:00 | Le Majestic Hotel, 10 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
    • Link to RSVP
  8. Frosé Soirée by TikTok
    • Details: 18:00 – 22:00 | Carlton Hotel, 58 Bd de la Croisette Cs 40052, 06400
    • Link to RSVP
  9. VML x WPP Sunset Soirée in Partnership with Shopify
  10. Nightcap Cocktail Reception by The Washington Post
    • Details: 22:00 – 01:00 | The Washington Pst Lounge, 29 rue du Commandant André, Cannes
    • Link to RSVP

Tuesday, 17 June

  1. Cannes Lions 2025 B2B Summit: The Future of Brand and Buying | Lions x LinkedIn x Stein IAS x MSQ
    • Details: 08:30 – 09:20 | Grand Salon, The Carlton, 58 Boulevard de la Croisette Cannes
    • Learn More
  2. Ad Age Breakfast CMO Roundtable
    • Details: 08:30 – 09:30 | Chez Vayner, 2 Place du Général de Gaulle, Cannes, 06400
    • Link to RSVP
  3. LinkedIn Creator Experience
    • Details: 10:00 – 16:00 | LinkedIn Studio, Carlton Cannes, 58 Boulevard De La Croisette
    • Link to Register
  4. Creativity Without Limits: Lessons from Ad Age’s Young Creatives Winners
    • Details: 10:10 – 10:40 | Chez Vayner, 2 Place du Général de Gaulle, Cannes, 06400
    • Link to RSVP
  5. Set Sail with Aleph | Happy Hour
    • Details: 14:00 – 15:00 | Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes 1 Boulevard de la Croisette Cannes Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur 06400
    • Link to RSVP
  6. M+C Saatchi Group’s 30th Birthday
  7. Adobe Sunset Series: Change Agents of Marketing | Panel & Happy Hour
    • Details: 17:00 – 19:00 | Le Majestic Hotel, 10 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
    • Link to RSVP
  8. Comcast Advertising Happy Hour, hosted by Freewheel
    • Details: 17:00 – 20:30 | Plage Goéland. Boulevard de la Croisette Cannes, 06400
    • Link to RSVP
  9. Bloomberg Businessweek Anniversary Dinner
    • Details: 19:30 – 22:30 | BOBO Bistro, 21 Rue du Commandant André, Cannes, 06400
    • Link to RSVP
  10. VaynerX After Dark: Jazz Club
    • Details: 21:00 – 23:00 | Chez Vayner Café, 2 Pl. du Général de Gaulle
    • Request a Spot

Wednesday, 18 June

  1. Breakfast on the Beach, hosted by WPP and GroupM
  2. Ad Age x Adlatina Leading Women in Cannes
    • Details: 09:00 – 10:30 | Chez Vayner, 2 Place du Général de Gaulle, Cannes, 06400
    • Link to RSVP
  3. CMOs in the Spotlight, hosted by Cannes Lions
    • Details: 10:30 – 11:15 | Rotonde Stage
    • Learn More
  4. The List, Sponsored by Meta
    • Details: 11:30 – 13:00 | The Pier at Meta Beach
    • Link to RSVP
  5. Marketing at the Speed of News | Lunch Sponsored by The Washington Post
    • Details: 12:00 – 14:00 | The Washington Pst Lounge, 29 rue du Commandant André, Cannes
    • Link to Register
  6. Fuel Up with Fortune: Flagship Event
    • Details: 12:00 – 15:00 | Hotel Barriere Le Gray D’Albion – Terrasse Du Gray, 38 Rue des Serbes, Cannes, 06400
    • Link to Register
  7. Ogury Post-Panel Happy Hour: AI, Insights & Aperitifs
    • Details: 17:00 – 18:00 | Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes 
    • Link to RSVP
  8. Ad Age Lawn Party
    • Details: 17:30 – 19:30 | The Lawn at Mondrian Cannes, 45 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
    • Link to RSVP
  9. Riviera Supper Club, hosted by OpenAP
  10. WPP and GroupM Get-Together in Partnership with TikTok

Thursday, 19 June

  1. Attention Economy Reloaded: How Communities are Transforming Marketing | Breakfast Discussion hosted by Reddit
    • Details: 9:00 – 10:00 | Reddit HQ, Intersection of Prom. Robert Favre le Bret and Rue Buttura, Checkpoint 3
    • Link to RSVP
  2. Game Changers: Broadening Sports Fandoms Through Casual Fans by Tubi
    • Details: 10:00 – 11:00 | Tubi Cabana, Checkpoint Entry #3, Palais Des Festivals, La Croisette
    • Link to RSVP
  3. B2B Leaders Brunch, hosted by VaynerX
    • Details: 12:00 – 13:00 | Chez Vayner Café, 2 Pl. du Général de Gaulle
    • Link to RSVP
  4. Adweek’s The Creator’s Economy: Reimagining the Partnership Model for the Modern Ecosystem
    • Details: 13:00 – 13:30 | Le Majestic Hotel, 10 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
    • Link to RSVP
  5. The 5-Week AI Vacation by Canva
  6. What Won & Why? Hosted by WPP
  7. “Power Hour” with Omnicom and Fortune | Panel Discussion
    • Details: 16:00 – 17:00 | Hotel Barriere Le Gray D’Albion – Terrasse Du Gray, 38 Rue des Serbes, Cannes, 06400
    • Link to RSVP
  8. Accelerated Connections – FT x Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team Drinks Reception
    • Details: 16:00 – 18:00 | Nikkei FT Anniversary Teahouse, 11 Rue Des Belges, Cannes
    • Link to Register
  9. Adweek – Adobe Sunset Series + Happy Hour
    • Details: 17:00 – 19:00 | Le Majestic Hotel, 10 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
    • Link to RSVP
  10. VaynerX After Dark: Martini Lounge
    • Details: 21:00 – 23:00 | Chez Vayner Café, 2 Pl. du Général de Gaulle
    • Link to RSVP

Friday, 20 June

  1. WPP Café
  2. LinkedIn Creator Experience
    • Details: 10:00 – 12:00 | LinkedIn Studio, Carlton Cannes, 58 Boulevard De La Croisette
    • Link to RSVP
  3. ADWEEK House Programming
    • Details: 10:30 – 12:30 | Le Majestic Hotel, 10 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
    • Link to RSVP
  4. 72Point PR Pop Up
    • Details: 10:30 – 18:00 | LBB Beach, 65 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
    • Link to RSVP
  5. Little Black Book’s Friday Farewell Lunch
    • Details: 12:30 | LBB Beach, 65 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
    • Get a Ticket

As you finalize your Cannes Lions 2025 itinerary, let this Winmo guide be your trusted companion for events beyond the main stage. While you’re finalizing your agenda, remember Winmo is here to power your pre-event outreach too. Here’s to a productive, inspiring, and memorable Cannes!

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