Are Chief at Cannes Lions events open to non-Chief members?

Yes. Events are open to both Chief members and non-members. Non-members will have opportunities to learn more about the Chief experience while attending.

Do I need to be registered for Cannes Lions to attend?

Regardless of whether or not you're officially registered for Cannes Lions, all Chief Members will have access to these events.

If you’re a Chief Member, you can register in your member portal or using this link. Not a Chief member? Complete the registration form above and select the event(s) you plan to attend. You’ll receive a confirmation email with additional details.

Apply

Chief returns to Cannes Lions

June 22 to 24, 2026

NON-MEMBER RSVP MEMBERS ONLY RSVP

Register for Chief at Cannes Lions

Are you a Chief member?

MEMBERS ONLY

Looking to reinstate your membership?

Email us at [email protected].

Cannes Lions 2026 Programming

One or two sentences of supporting copy explaining what this section is about and why it mattersFrom morning walks along the Croisette to candid conversations with industry-leading executives, each Chief experience at Cannes Lions is designed to spark connection, expand perspective, and create space for what’s next. Additional programming to be announced. to the reader.

NON-MEMBER RSVP MEMBERS ONLY RSVP

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 7:15 AM

Girl Hike x Chief: Croisette Beach Walk

Start your day feeling refreshed with a morning walk on the Croisette and a guided meditation session with Girl Hike.

Boulevard de la Croisette

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 10:00 PM

The Room x Chief: Late Night on Yacht Hana

Anchored in the heart of the action, our yacht is your private clubhouse for meaningful connections with senior brand, agency, and partner executives.

Specific slip location for yacht to come.

HANA at IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 11:30 AM

The New Leadership Contract: Authority, Trust, and Leading Across Four Generations

A conversation with Alison Moore (CEO, Chief) and Sofia Hernandez (Advisor & Former Global Head of Marketing & Partnerships, TikTok), hosted in partnership with BASIS.

Light food and beverage will be provided.

Basis Oasis (42 Boulevard de la Croisette)

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 1:30 PM

The Leadership Layer: What AI Can't Replace

Join Alison Moore (CEO, Chief) and May Habib (CEO & Co-Founder, Writer) for a conversation on leading in the age of AI. Together, they’ll explore how executives are balancing innovation with human judgment, reimagining talent and workflows, and building organizations that move faster while keeping people at the center.

Basis Oasis (42 Boulevard de la Croisette)

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Building the Workplace of the Future: Leadership in the Human-Agentic Era

A discussion around the impact of AI on leadership, talent, and the future of work, moderated by Avery Akkineni (CMO, VaynerX) featuring Alison Moore (CEO, Chief) and Lara Balazs (CMO, Adobe), hosted in partnership with VaynerX.

Chez Vayner (2 Pl. du Général de Gaulle)

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 10:00 PM

The Room x Chief: Late Night on Yacht Hana

Anchored in the heart of the action, our yacht is your private clubhouse for meaningful connections with senior brand, agency, and partner executives.

Specific slip location for yacht to come.

HANA at IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes

Chief at Cannes Lions 2025

At Cannes Lions 2025, Chief came to the Croisette for three days of intimate, high-impact programming. The space featured powerful conversations with leaders like Issa Rae, Laura Maness (Global CEO, Grey), and Stacy Martinet (VP, Marketing Strategy and Chief Communications Officer, Adobe), alongside countless moments of connection between sessions.

Become a member

You bring the power.
Chief brings the possibilities.

Join a collective of ambitious women leaders reshaping leadership itself. Members are charting new paths, learning from each other, and building power that’s collaborative, not competitive.

At Chief, women aren’t just leading the way — we’re leading our way.

APPLY

Membership Criteria

Chief is for members with tenure, influence, and impact.

LEARN MORE