Content Programme
NDA is back for Cannes 2025 with our Maison New Digital Age venue in the heart of the action, minutes from the Palais.
At The Maison we will be running a programme of live podcasts, roundtable discussions, panel debates and nightly networking drinks, creating once again a hub for the digital media and marketing industry through the week. See below for full details.
Partner Opportunities
If you’re looking for an opportunity to showcase your brand to your customers and partners, whether they be brands, agencies, media owners, adtech or publishers, don’t hesitate to get in touch to join us.
It’s a perfect location for our partners to lead discussions, sponsor drinks, and network with the senior audience that Cannes Lions attracts.
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Digital Women Cannes 2025 event 4pm Wednesday 18 June
LNDA’s Digital Women panel, in partnership with LG Ads, session event takes place at 4pm on Wednesday, featuring Ellie Norman, CMO Formula E, Amy Williams, Founder, Good Loop, and more.
Moderated by Ellie Edwards Scott, the panel will be discussing how far we’ve come since Cannes 2024 and debating how the impact of changes in the US is being managed and minimised.
The panel will be followed by networking drinks with our industry’s leading female figures and allies.
NDA Cannes Connections networking drinks
We’re bringing our legendary networking drinks party to Cannes.
From 4-6pm at Maison New Digital Age, we’re bringing the whole industry together for a session of catching up, networking and meaningful conversations.
No agenda, no presentations, just a group of brilliant people and fascinating conversation.
The NDA Cannes Debates
These roundtables, run by NDA Editor Justin Pearse are designed to cover some of the most important topics in our industry, ones sure to be reflected on stages and in conversations throughout the week.
Each roundtable will be written up in full in NDA in the week’s following Cannes Lions. Each will also be featured in coverage throughout the week on NDA and its social channels, with highlights and key insights, and photography, from the discussions.
Each roundtable will feature a range of influential industry experts from across the industry.
NDA Cannes Networking Drinks
Monday 17 June
The Digital Marketing Matters roundtable
12.30 - 2.00pm
In turbulent times, we discuss the importance of raising the profile of a sector driving the UK economy.
Topics will include:
- How we raise the profile of the entireindustry.
- Valuing its economic worth.
- The role of trade bodies.
- Engagement with government.
NDA CTV/online video Roundtable 3.30 - 5.00pm
This roundtable will discuss the biggest opportunities and challenges in online video and CTV.
Topics will include:
- With the evolution of TV across more digital channels, how is TV and online video buying/planning changing?
- How are the planning and measuring tools evolving? What are the biggest challenges and opportunities in leveraging CTV’s potential?
- What is the role of traditional broadcasters versus digital players like YouTube and Netflix in shaping the market? What is the state of creativity in both online video and CTV?
Tuesday 19 June
The AI-sparked evolution of media planning roundtable, in association with Nano Interactive
9.30 - 12.00pm
Discussion of the opportunities and challenges of the evolution of media planning and buying
Topics will include:
Topics to be discussed include:
The impact of AI in post-cookie planning/buying
Contextual targeting and AI-driven insights
The rise of indie agencies
A roundtable discussion examining the current boom in indie agencies.
Topics will include
The culture of indies
Managing growth
The impact of online ad platforms
Wednesday 20 June
The role of travel and tourism media in marketing, in partnership with Tripadvisor
9.30 - 11.00pm
Travel and tourism platforms provide a safe space for consumers and brands alike. Travel brings people together around common interests, creating a sense of community tied to locations all around the world.
We’ll discuss how both endemic and non-endemic brands can reach these diverse audiences to drive value for both their brand and consumers.
The future of media owners
A roundtable discussing how media owners can survive and thrive in a fragmented digital world.
The ‘Live’ NDA podcasts
NDA’s Cannes podcasts will be recorded ‘live’ in front of a select audience.
Monday 930 – 10.30 Sir Martin Sorrell
Monday 11.00 – 12.00 Terry Kawaja
Wednesday 2.00 – 2.30 Brian O’Kelley, CEO and co-founder of Scope3 and the ‘godfather of adtech’
More to be announced.
