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An invite-only conversation series connecting industry leaders for insightful roundtable discussions. Delve into key topics shaping the industry, from AI’s impact to cultural trends.

MediaLink Beach returns to Cannes Lions

MediaLink, media and marketing’s most trusted advisor, returns to Cannes Lions this year with the latest iteration of our iconic MediaLink Beach. Bringing together the industry’s most compelling leaders and storytellers, MediaLink Beach is the hub at the festival for the industry’s C-suite to grow and transform their businesses. Join us June 16-20 for five days of practical conversation, inspired programming, and connections to culture in a convenient new location across from the main security checkpoint on the Croisette.

Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 20, 2025
Checkpoint 3, Palais des Festivals La Croisette, Cannes Open: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Agenda

The stage is set, the spotlight is on and the future is waiting. Join us at Cannes Lions for inspired content and conversations. Check out our agenda for all the can’t-miss details, and be sure to check back as we’ll be announcing more in the coming weeks. See you at the beach!

Links By MediaLink: 

AI’s Impact
8:30 - 10:00 AM

MediaLink Live

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Links By MediaLink: 

Full Funnel Commerce
1:00 - 2:30 PM

MediaLink Live

4:00 - 5:00 PM

MediaLink Live

11:00 - 12:00 PM

MediaLink Live

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Happy Hour

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Executive Evening at Hotel du Cap

Starting at 8:30 PM

MediaLink Live

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Links by MediaLink Session: 

Culture as Capital
1:00 - 2:30 PM

MediaLink Live

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Happy Hour

5:00 - 6:00 PM

MediaLink Live

11:00 - 12:00 PM

ZCANNES Happy Hour & Fireside Chat

4:00 - 7:00 PM

ZCANNES ZMO Dinner

6:30 PM

MediaLink Live 

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Details coming soon

MediaLink Live 

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Details coming soon

MediaLink Live 

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Details coming soon

MediaLink Live 

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Details coming soon

MediaLink Live 

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Details coming soon

MediaLink Live 

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Details coming soon

MediaLink Live 

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Details coming soon

Link Up Meetings

Join us at MediaLink Beach for Link Ups - exclusive, curated one-on-one conversations with top executives and thought leaders across media, marketing, tech, and entertainment. These high-impact, personalized sessions are crafted around your goals and designed to spark fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and new opportunities. Tell us what you're focused on, and we'll match you with the right people to help you get the most out of your Cannes experience.


Sample discussion topics include:

  • The Future of Attention: Reaching Audiences in a Fragmented Media Landscape
  • AI & Automation in Advertising: Smarter Targeting, Smarter Creative
  • Community, Culture & Content: Building Meaningful Brand Relationships
  • Data, Privacy & the New Rules of Consumer Targeting
  • Monetization Models & Media Innovation
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Available to Senior Marketers and Agency Executives

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Happy Hours

Hosted Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at MediaLink Beach.

Happy Hour

Tuesday, June 17 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Happy Hour

Wednesday, June 18 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Happy Hour

Thursday, June 19 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM