CANNES CLOSING SET 2026

Every industry conference ends the same way: one more panel, one more happy hour, one more step-and-repeat. And on advertising’s biggest global stage, everyone is trying to create a moment.

THE CANNES CLOSING SET BECAME THE MOMENT

The idea was simple: create something that felt less like another industry event and more like a platform to connect the people and companies shaping culture. On the final night of Cannes Lions 2026, OpenAP, Breakaway Music Festival and Human Ventures brought together an unexpected mix of leaders spanning media, entertainment, technology, community, brands and live experiences for one shared experience at the OpenAP Villa.

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SUPPORTING PARTNERS IN 2026

1,505TOTAL RSVPS
230CONFIRMED GUESTS

NOTABLE COMPANIES

  • AMAZON
  • MICROSOFT
  • OPENAI
  • PAYPAL
  • DISCORD
  • CANVA
  • SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
  • FANATICS
  • IHEARTMEDIA
  • WPP MEDIA
  • BLOOMBERG MEDIA
  • MOLSON COORS
  • BACARDI
  • FORTUNE
  • VIZIO
  • COMCAST ADVERTISING
  • MAXIMUM EFFORT
  • EXPERIAN
  • FABFITFUN
  • GENIUS SPORT

NOTABLE ATTENDEES

  • Founder, Passes
  • CEO, PTTOW!
  • Chief Revenue Officer, Fanatics
  • CMO, Canva
  • President, Comcast Advertising
  • Global President, Data & Technology Solutions, WPP Media
  • Global Head of Events & Experiences, OpenAI
  • CVP, Global Marketing, Microsoft
  • Chairman & CRO, Proto
  • GM, FreeWheel
  • SVP, Corp. Dev. & Ventures, iHeartMedia
  • CEO, Clinch
  • Head of GTM, Alexa Advertising, Amazon
  • Executive Head of Financial Service Advertising, Bloomberg Media
  • CMO, Swoop

SOCIAL POSTS & SHOUTOUTS

Comment: Britt Wickes got added to The List — BIGGEST SOFI TUKKER FAN EVER Comment: Charlie Weiss got added to The List — Sofi Tukker! Comment: AJ Kintner got added to The List — Big Fan of Sofi Tucker Comment: Tal Almany got added to The List — Omfg SOFI TUKKER

TESTIMONIALS

The event was fantastic. Your team did an outstanding job across the board. The branding felt polished and perfectly suited to the audience, the venue was incredible, and the talent was a huge hit. Our leadership team found tremendous value in the audience you curated and came away extremely impressed with the experience overall.
DISCORD EVENT MARKETING
I've been to a lot of events in Cannes over the last decade, unrelated to any bias because of sponsorship, this was hands down the best. The people, the setting, the vibe, and of course the music. It wasn't a concert, it was an experience.
UNITY STAKEHOLDER