Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

In Cannes, we’re exploring how CMOs, marketers, designers and creative thinkers build experiences that move people and shape markets.



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Powering next-gen services with AI in regulated industries

Agentic AI advancements will shift investment to agentic experiences, but keeping humans at the center of customer experience transformation will be critical. Our research with MIT Technology Review, released in Cannes, explores this pivotal shift in regulated industries.



An illustration of five people standing on a yellow background moving their arms actively, looking upwards to three rows of icons displayed above their heads. The icons depict things like a target, mail, lightbulb, dollar sign, lock, target, and more.


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We are proud sponsors of the Young Lions digital competition in Cannes

Designed to challenge younger creatives, the Young Lions competitions provide the perfect opportunity to showcase talent on a global stage. The digital competition challenges participants to build a technology-powered, digital-led campaign.




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Live experience and panel discussion: the intersection of AI and human experiences

On the afternoon of June 17th at Goals House, an exclusive event will explore the powerful intersection of AI, creativity and human experiences. Attendees will experience a unique creative journey led by an iconic photographer. Also featuring a panel discussion hosted by John Rudaizky, EY Global Chief Marketing Officer.



An illustration on a warm off-white background drawn in pencil of the Cannes, France cityscape, as seen from the water. A heading sits above the drawing that says "Goals House" on the first line and "Cannes" on the second line. A striped band of various colors runs along the top of the image.


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Discover EY Studio+: transformative experiences that move people and shape markets

At the EY-hosted event at Goals House, attendees will also have the chance to learn more about the recently launched EY Studio+, a globally integrated offering that combines EY’s full spectrum of services with the world’s leading talent in design, sales, marketing and customer experience.



A photographic portrait of Karen Crum

EY’s Karen Crum among the inspiring speaker lineup

See Karen Crum, Strategy Partner at EY Parthenon, speak at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. With extensive experience in brand strategy across corporates, private equity and start-ups, Karen has a proven track record of unlocking brand value.



A photographic portrait of Karen Crum


The team

Pierre Beaufils

EY Global Business Consulting and Business Transformation Leader

Laurence Buchanan

EY Studio+ Global Managing Partner

Peter Neufeld

EY Studio+ EMEIA Financial Services Digital Customer Experience

Nuno Leal

EY Studio+ Americas Marketing Practice Leader