JUNE 19 – JUNE 22, 2023 | SUD YACHT

AT CANNES

Meet IAS in the French Riviera for this year’s Cannes Lions Festival. We’re hosting educational panels, parties, and networking events to connect with thought leaders like you from across the digital media industry. 

Will you be there? Attend our programming or schedule a meeting with a member of the IAS team — we’d love to connect.

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Will you be at Cannes Lions? Let's talk. Schedule a meeting now to connect with a member of the IAS team in the French Riviera.

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Learn

Attend educational panels featuring industry experts from IAS, Wall Street Journal, Axios, Brand Innovators, She Runs It, and more.

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Network

Share and learn unique industry perspectives from top thought leaders across the industry.

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Have fun

Come aboard the IAS SUD yacht for daily happy hours complete with cocktails and rosè.

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Schedule a meeting

Will you be at Cannes Lions? Let's talk. Schedule a meeting now to connect with a member of the IAS team in the French Riviera.

1

Network

Share and learn unique industry perspectives from top thought leaders across the industry.

2

Learn

Attend educational panels featuring industry experts from IAS, Wall Street Journal, Axios, Brand Innovators, She Runs It, and more.

3

Have fun

Come aboard the IAS SUD yacht for daily happy hours complete with cocktails and rosè.

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Event & Panel Details

More details coming soon

All events are invitation only. Attendance is not guaranteed until confirmed by IAS.

Lift As You Climb

WHEN
Monday, June 19 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM CEST

WHERE
IAS SUD YACHT

5:00 – 7:00 PM CEST
One of the greatest accelerants in a woman’s career is the advice, guidance, and allyship she receives from leaders who are willing to share their wisdom, experiences, smart pivots, and missteps. Hear from fearless women leaders who are shattering the glass ceiling and pulling others up to join them. Moderated by She Runs It President & CEO Lynn Branigan, join this session to learn inspiring career insights from IAS CEO Lisa Utzschneider, Mars CMO Gabrielle Dallas Wesley, TikTok Global Head Marketing Partnerships and Industry Education Melissa Yang, Unilever Chief Brand Officer and Chief Equity Diversity & Inclusion Officer Aline Santos Farhat, and Mastercard EVP, Global Brand Strategy & Innovation Cheryl Guerin

Lynn Branigan
She Runs It

Lisa Utzschneider
Integral Ad Science

Melissa Yang
TikTok

Gabrielle Wesley
 Mars

Aline Santos Farhat
Unilever

Cheryl Guerin
Mastercard

*Invitation only. Attendance is not guaranteed until confirmed by IAS.

Supporting Quality Media: The Superpower of Smart Ad Spend

WHEN
Tuesday, June 20 | 9:45 – 10:15 AM CEST

WHERE
The Wall Street Journal House

9:45 – 10:15 AM CEST
Amid disinformation and threats to reporters’ freedom, information integrity is crucial for our interconnected world. In a contentious digital landscape, marketers must delegate ad spend responsibly. With the help of brand safety advertising solutions, marketers can support quality press while also bolstering brand identity and impact. Moderated by The Wall Street Journal editor Willem Marx, listen in as IAS CEO Lisa Utzschneider, TikTok President of Global Business Solutions, Blake Chandlee, L’Oréal SVP, Head of Media Shenan Reed, and Reckitt Global Director of Data Driven Marketing & Media, Sameer Amin share the ways advertisers can ensure brand safety while funding quality journalism.

Willem Marx
Wall Street Journal

Lisa Utzschneider
Integral Ad Science

Blake Chandlee
TikTok

Shenan Reed
L’Oréal

Sameer Amin
Reckitt

*Invitation only. Attendance is not guaranteed until confirmed by IAS.

Women in Marketing Leadership Forum

WHEN
Tuesday, June 20 | 10:15 AM CEST

WHERE
Brand Innovators Beach Stage

10:15 AM CEST
Head on over to the Brand Innovators Beach Stage to catch an engaging discussion on the power of female leadership. Moderated by IAS CRO Sarah Martinez, you will not want to miss this panel of executives share their unique career journeys and inspirational strategies on paying it forward as women in leadership. With insights from PACSUN CEO, Brieane Olson, Butler/Till President & CEO, Kimberly Jones, Reddit CMO, Roxy Young, Diageo SVP Julie Yufe, and Christie’s SVP & Head of Marketing, Neda Whitney, you will leave this discussion inspired to break down barriers. 

Sarah Martinez
Integral Ad Science

Brieane Olson
PACSUN

Kimberly Jones
Butler/Till

Roxy Young
 Reddit, Inc.

Julie Yufe
Diageo

Neda Whitney
Christie’s

*Invitation only.

Women at the Wheel: How Female Leaders are Driving Business Forward

WHEN
Tuesday, June 20 | 4:00 – 4:45 PM CEST

WHERE
The Impact Hub by Givsly
7 Blvd de la Croisette, Apt 802, Cannes, France

4:00 – 4:45 PM CEST
Join this inspiring panel discussion at The Impact Hub by Givsly, featuring accomplished female leaders who are making a significant impact on the advertising and media industry. Moderated by IAS SVP of Global Agency Development & Brand Partnerships, Lisa Kopp Johnson, our panelists will discuss the benefits of diversity in leadership, including the positive impact on innovation and overall business performance. Ulta Beauty VP of Customer Marketing, Kelly Mahoney, Mediahub Global Chief Investment Officer Carrie Drinkwater, and EssenceMediacom Global Client President Latha Sundaram will share how their unique leadership styles drive business success for their brands and help shape the future of advertising.

Lisa Kopp Johnson
Integral Ad Science

Kelly Mahoney
Ulta Beauty

Carrie Drinkwater
Mediahub Global

Latha Sundaram
 EssenceMediacom

*Invitation only. Attendance is not guaranteed until confirmed by IAS.

A Better Internet is Possible

WHEN
Tuesday, June 20 | 5:15 – 6:00 PM CEST

WHERE
Mondrian Hotel 
45 Bd de la Croisette, Cannes, France

5:15 – 6:00 PM CEST
In the era of the Internet, where connectivity and information are at our fingertips, a concerning issue has emerged: the detrimental effect it can have on mental health, particularly among teenagers. This raises an important question for brands: How can they incorporate well-being into their business models? Recognizing the potential negative impact of the online world, brands have an opportunity to prioritize mental health and contribute to a more positive digital environment.

Addressing the challenges posed by the internet and actively integrating mental health into their business models can lead brands to forge deeper connections with consumers. This roundtable debate with IAS SVP of Global Agency Development & Brand Partnerships, Lisa Kopp Johnson, dentsu X Head of Innovation and Transformation Aurelia Noel, Pinterest VP of Global Business Marketing Stacey Malone,  and weAre8 APAC CEO and Chief Growth Officer Lizzie Young aims to explore strategies and best practices for brands to infuse well-being into their operations, ultimately benefiting both individuals and the brand’s success.

Lisa Kopp Johnson
Integral Ad Science

Stacey Malone
Pinterest

Aurelia Noel
dentsu X

Lizzie Young
 WeAre8

VIP Dinner Experience with IAS + Publica

WHEN
Tuesday, June 20 | 5:30 – 9:00 PM CEST

WHERE
Hotel Belles Rives

5:30 PM – 9:00 PM CEST
Hop aboard a private boat to the beautiful Antibes for an intimate waterfront dinner at Belles Rives. The IAS and Publica leadership teams look forward to welcoming you for an evening of conversations, rosé, and a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean. 

*Invitation only. 

Quality Reach, on the Beach

WHEN
Wednesday, June 21 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM CEST

WHERE
Stagwell’s Sports Beach 

2:30 – 3:30 PM CEST
Join IAS, Axios, and industry leaders for a networking reception followed by a series of editorial interviews led by Sara Fischer and Nick Johnston. Don’t miss out on reforming conversations centered around “Quality Reach, on the Beach”: 

“Quality Reach, on the Beach” Fireside Chat Details:
Brands have long relied on cookies to target customers online. In a privacy-first world, smarter strategies have emerged, like reaching users based on their interests — not their browsing history. Join IAS CCO Yannis Dosios and Axios Publisher Nick Johnston to learn how brands can avoid risky ad placements through value-based content classification systems.

Nick Johnston
Axios

Yannis Dosios
Integral Ad Science

*Invitation only. Attendance is not guaranteed until confirmed by IAS.

Funding News + Fighting Disinformation

WHEN
Wednesday, June 21 | 12:20 – 12:50 PM CEST

WHERE
The GroupM Rooftop, 7th Floor, Hôtel Martinez

12:20 PM – 12:50 PM CEST
Stop by the GroupM Rooftop at the Hôtel Martinez for an important discussion on funding news and fighting disinformation. Moderated by BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay, industry experts will share perspectives on investing in news and steps they are taking to combat disinformation online. With insights from GroupM Global Head of Partnerships, Kieley Taylor, The Global Alliance for Responsible Media Co-founder & Initiative Lead Rob Rakowitz, and IAS SVP of Global Agency Development & Brand Partnerships, Lisa Kopp Johnson, you will hear how the entire advertising ecosystem can better support quality news.

Katty Kay
BBC

Kieley Taylor
GroupM

Rob Rakowitz
WFA

Lisa Kopp Johnson
 Integral Ad Science

Publica CTV Yacht Happy Hour

WHEN
Wednesday, June 21 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM CEST

WHERE
IAS SUD YACHT

5:00 – 7:00 PM CEST
Join the Publica team aboard the SUD Yacht for cocktails, tapas, and conversations around CTV advertising with leaders across the industry. Discover how streaming publishers are partnering with Publica to help power their programmatic ad break decisioning by requesting an invitation here.

What Lessons Can the Ad Net Zero Campaign Learn from the Success of the Viewability Movement?

WHEN
Thursday, June 22 | 2:15 – 2:45 PM CEST

WHERE
Beet Villa

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM CEST
The viewability movement transformed the digital ad industry a decade ago. Born out of a desire to tame a “Wild West” media landscape beset with fraud and the rapid rise of new digital platforms and publishers, it created a new currency standard for advertisers. Fast forward to 2023, and the digital ad industry faces an even bigger, more serious challenge – its impact on the climate emergency. The internet has a larger carbon footprint than the airline industry, with a hefty chunk of those emissions generated by online ads.

Join Alison Weissbrot, US Editor of Campaign, and a panel of experts as they discuss the lessons Adland’s response to the climate crisis can learn from the success of the viewability movement.

Martin Bryan
UM

Michael Isaacs-Olaye
IAS

John Osborn
Ad Net Zero

Alison Weissbrot
 Campaign

Amy Williams
Good-Loop

IAS, Lumen, and Good-Loop Happy Hour

WHEN
Thursday, June 22 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM CEST

WHERE
IAS SUD YACHT

4:00 – 6:00 PM CEST
Join IAS, Lumen, and Good-Loop as we give a proper send off to the 2023 Cannes Lions Festival. Come aboard the SUD Yacht to share a final toast with industry peers in the French Riviera.

CONNECT WITH US The IAS Leadership Team at Cannes

Lisa Utzschneider

Chief Executive Officer

Yannis Dosios

Chief Commercial Officer

Tom Sharma

Chief Product Officer

Khurrum Malik

Chief Marketing Officer

Sarah Martinez

Chief Revenue Officer

Lisa Kopp Johnson

Senior Vice President, Agency Development & Brand Partnerships

Csaba Szabo

Managing Director, EMEA

Craig Ziegler

Senior Vice President, Product Management

Jim Egan

Senior Vice President, Business Development

Elliott Goldman

Sr. Business Development Director

Michael Olaye

Senior Business Development Manager

Clément Bascoulergue

Country Manager, France

Gabrielle Trovato

Vice President, Integrated Marketing

Sylvia Lubera

Director, Marketing & Events

Kendall Summers

Events Marketing Manager

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Connect with Publica at Cannes

We're delighted to announce that our Publica leadership team will be present on the IAS SUD yacht all week long during Cannes. Schedule a meeting to learn how Publica can fuel your CTV advertising revenue.