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The future of sport is being shaped by visionary w The future of sport is being shaped by visionary women who are redefining leadership, driving investment, and creating new opportunities on and off the field.

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, an inspiring conversation explored how women's leadership is transforming the global sports industry and unlocking a new era of innovation, equity, and cultural impact.

A special thank you to our distinguished speakers:
✨ Julie Uhrman, Co-Founder, Angel City Football Club
✨ Misha Sher, Founder, One of Not Many

Together, they explored:
• How women are reshaping the business of sports through bold leadership and innovation.
• Why investing in women's sports is one of the greatest growth opportunities of our time.
• The evolving role of brands, media, and fan engagement in building the future of sport.
• How purpose-driven leadership creates lasting value for athletes, organizations, and communities.
• Why diversity and inclusion are essential to the next generation of sports leadership.

Women's sports are no longer emerging—they are leading. The power shift is here, and it is creating new possibilities for athletes, fans, brands, and society.

Thank you to our speakers, partners, and audience for advancing the #EqualityMoonshot and championing a more inclusive future for sport.

#WorldWomanCannesAgenda #CannesLions #EqualityMoonshot #WomenInSports #SportsLeadership #AngelCityFC #Leadership #WomenLeaders #SportsBusiness #Innovation #FutureOfSport #GenderEquality #WorldWomanFoundation
Culture is more than a trend—it is the most powerf Culture is more than a trend—it is the most powerful force shaping brands, communities, and the future of society.

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, global leaders explored how purpose-driven brands can create meaningful cultural impact while driving innovation, trust, and long-term growth.

A special thank you to our exceptional speakers:
✨ Remy Stiles, Global CEO, Kepler
✨ Marie-Lise Campeau, Global CEO, Sid Lee
✨ Madeline Di Nonno, President & CEO, Geena Davis Institute
🎤 Ally Portee, Forbes Style Contributor & Founder, Seele Magazine (Moderator)

Together, they explored:
• How brands can shape culture through authentic storytelling and purpose-driven leadership.
• Why representation and inclusion are essential to building trust and lasting consumer connections.
• The business value of creating content that reflects the diversity of the world we live in.
• How marketing, media, and creativity can become catalysts for positive social change.
• Building brands that don't just respond to culture—but help define it.

As culture continues to influence every aspect of business, the brands that lead with authenticity, inclusivity, and purpose will be the ones that leave a lasting legacy.

Thank you to our speakers, partners, and audience for advancing the #EqualityMoonshot and inspiring a future where culture is a force for progress.

#WorldWomanCannesAgenda #CannesLions #EqualityMoonshot #BrandPurpose #Culture #Leadership #Marketing #Media #Representation #Inclusion #WomenInLeadership #CreativeLeadership #PurposeDrivenBrands #WorldWomanFoundation
What happens when art, science, and imagination co What happens when art, science, and imagination come together? They unlock new possibilities for humanity.

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, Girls Talk STEM hosted an inspiring conversation exploring how creativity and scientific discovery are expanding the boundaries of human potential—from Earth to space.

A special thank you to our extraordinary speakers:
🚀 Dr. Sian Proctor, Geoscientist, Explorer, Space Artist, and Astronaut
🎤 Aayati Dash Kar, Global Youth Lead, World Woman Foundation & Host of Girls Talk STEM (Moderator)

Together, they explored:
• How art and science work together to drive innovation and discovery.
• The importance of curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning in shaping the future.
• Inspiring the next generation—especially girls—to dream boldly and pursue careers in STEM.
• Why diverse perspectives are essential to solving humanity's greatest challenges, on Earth and beyond.
• How space exploration can inspire a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.

Through powerful storytelling and shared experiences, this conversation reminded us that the future belongs to those who dare to imagine, create, and explore.

Thank you to Dr. Sian Proctor, Aayati Dash Kar, our partners, and everyone who joined us in advancing the #EqualityMoonshot by empowering the next generation of women and girls in STEM.

#GirlsTalkSTEM #WorldWomanCannesAgenda #EqualityMoonshot #WomenInSTEM #SpaceExploration #STEMEducation #FutureOfInnovation #GirlsInSTEM #Astronaut #Science #Creativity #Leadership #WorldWomanFoundation #CannesLions
The creator economy is being redefined—and women a The creator economy is being redefined—and women are leading the way.

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, an inspiring panel explored how female creators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders are reshaping the future of influence, business, and digital innovation.

A special thank you to our incredible speakers:
✨ Maira Genovese, Founder & CEO, MG Empower (Moderator)
✨ Emily Trenouth, Creator Economy Consultant & Strategic Advisor
✨ Bia Granja, Founder, Creator Economy Rocks
✨ Emily McDonnell, Leading Expert, Creator Economy

Together, they explored:
• How women are transforming the creator economy into a powerful engine for entrepreneurship and impact.
• Why authenticity, community, and trust are becoming the foundation of successful creator brands.
• The evolving relationship between creators, brands, and technology.
• Building sustainable careers through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven storytelling.
• Creating a more inclusive creator ecosystem where diverse voices can thrive.

As the creator economy continues to evolve, women are not just participating—they are setting the agenda, rewriting the rules, and shaping the future of digital culture.

Thank you to our speakers, partners, and audience for championing the #EqualityMoonshot and advancing a more inclusive future for creators worldwide.

#WorldWomanCannesAgenda #CannesLions #EqualityMoonshot #CreatorEconomy #WomenCreators #WomenInBusiness #DigitalInnovation #InfluencerMarketing #Leadership #ContentCreators #FutureOfWork #WomenLeading #MGEmpower #WorldWomanFoundation
Equality is not just the right thing to do—it is o Equality is not just the right thing to do—it is one of the smartest investments organizations can make.

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, leaders from Assembly and Lenovo explored why advancing gender equality delivers measurable business value, driving innovation, stronger brands, and sustainable growth.

A special thank you to our inspiring speakers:

✨ Aruna Natarajan, North America Chief Client Officer, Assembly Global (Moderator)

✨ Kate Clough, Global Media Director, Lenovo

Together, they discussed:

• Why investing in equality is a competitive advantage—not a cost.

• How inclusive leadership fuels creativity, innovation, and stronger business performance.

• The role of media and marketing in accelerating meaningful representation.

• Building brands that create lasting value by putting people and purpose at the center.

• Measuring the real return on investment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Equality Moonshot is more than a vision—it's a business imperative. Organizations that embrace inclusion today are building the resilient, innovative, and trusted brands of tomorrow.

Thank you to our speakers, partners, and audience for advancing the #EqualityMoonshot and demonstrating that equality delivers impact for people, business, and society.

#WorldWomanCannesAgenda #CannesLions #EqualityMoonshot #Assembly #Lenovo #WomenInLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #Marketing #Media #BrandPurpose #BusinessImpact #Innovation #Leadership #WorldWomanFoundation
The next generation of influence is being shaped a The next generation of influence is being shaped at the intersection of talent, technology, and culture.

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, industry leaders explored how creators, brands, emerging technologies, and young changemakers are redefining influence in an increasingly connected world.

A special thank you to our outstanding speakers:
✨ Kimberly Beauchaine Uihlein, SVP, Platform & Brand Partnerships, Open Influence
✨ Amanda Acevedo, Director, Talent Management, G&B
✨ Aayati Dash Kar, Global Youth Lead, World Woman Foundation & Host of Girls Talk STEM
🎤 Moderated by Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning & Brand Strategist, Jam Session Agency

Together, they explored:
• How creators and talent are reshaping the future of brand partnerships.
• The role of AI and emerging technologies in the creator economy.
• Why authenticity, trust, and purpose are the new currencies of influence.
• How youth voices are driving innovation, social impact, and cultural change.
• Building meaningful connections where technology amplifies human creativity—not replaces it.

The future of influence isn't just about reach—it's about creating lasting impact through collaboration, innovation, and inclusive leadership.

Thank you to our speakers, partners, and audience for advancing the #EqualityMoonshot and inspiring the next generation of creators and changemakers.

#WorldWomanCannesAgenda #CannesLions #EqualityMoonshot #CreatorEconomy #FutureOfInfluence #WomenInLeadership #DigitalInnovation #YouthLeadership #AI #BrandPartnerships #Culture #Technology #Storytelling #WorldWomanFoundation
At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, an inspiring con At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, an inspiring conversation brought together visionary leaders to explore how authentic voices, strategic storytelling, and inclusive representation are redefining influence across industries.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible speakers:
✨ Cyndi Steele, Executive Director, Creators' Studio, G&B
✨ Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning & Brand Strategist, Jam Session Agency
✨ Trysta Krick, NBA & WNBA Analyst, NBC Sports; Co-Founder, The Daily W; Host, Let Her Shoot & Heat Check
🎤 Moderated by Emily Blair, Founder & CEO, Emily Blair Media

Together, they shared powerful insights on:
• Elevating women's voices through media and content creation.
• The growing influence of women in sports storytelling and fan engagement.
• Building meaningful digital communities through authentic leadership.
• Why representation behind the camera, in the newsroom, and across leadership matters more than ever.

As media continues to shape culture, conversations like these are essential to ensuring the next generation sees a more inclusive, equitable, and inspiring future.

Thank you to our speakers, partners, and audience for advancing the #EqualityMoonshot through the power of storytelling.

#WorldWomanCannesAgenda #CannesLions #EqualityMoonshot #WomenInMedia #WomenInSports #DigitalInnovation #Leadership #Storytelling #ContentCreators #SportsMedia #WomenLeaders #Inclusion #MediaInnovation #WorldWomanFoundation
With Not For : Disability Representation: Breaking With Not For : Disability Representation: Breaking Barriers, Building Belonging. #EqualityMoonshot

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, leaders, creatives, and advocates came together for an important conversation on advancing authentic disability representation across media, marketing, and the creative industries.

The discussion challenged the industry to move beyond visibility toward meaningful inclusion—where people with disabilities are not just represented but empowered as creators, leaders, decision-makers, and storytellers. True progress happens when accessibility and representation are embedded into every stage of the creative process.

A heartfelt thank you to our inspiring speakers:

🎤 Moderator: Elizabeth Anyaegbuna, Founder, Buna Street Collective

✨ @Kelly Gordon, CEO & Co-founder, With Not For

✨ Emma Gardner, Co-Founder & COO, With Not For

✨ Emma Lines, UK's #1 Wheelchair-Using Model, Creative & Content Creator

Together, they reminded us that representation is not a trend—it is a catalyst for innovation, equity, and lasting cultural change.

#WorldWomanCannesAgenda #EqualityMoonshot #CannesLions #DisabilityRepresentation #Inclusion #Accessibility #CreativeLeadership #RepresentationMatters #InclusiveFuture #Belonging
AI is transforming not only how we create—but how AI is transforming not only how we create—but how we connect, experience, and create impact. #EqualityMoonshot

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, in partnership with L-Acoustics, two powerful conversations explored the future of AI, sound, and immersive creativity.

From next-generation sonic experiences to the societal impact of algorithmic creativity, global leaders explored how AI is reshaping storytelling, music, audience engagement, and creative expression—and underscored the importance of human imagination, ethical innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.

A heartfelt thank you to our distinguished speakers:

🎤 Augmented Creativity: AI and Sonic Innovation for Next-Generation Immersive Experiences

Moderator: Darren Darnborough

✨ Amy Crawford, MassiveMusic

✨ Rufy Anam Ghazi, Audience Strategies

✨ Martha Rzeppa, TBWA\Worldwide Germany

✨ Amber Mundinger, L-Acoustics

🎤 Algorithmic Creativity for Change: AI, Sound and Societal Impact

Moderator: Allyson P.

✨ Françoise Cardoso, L-Acoustics

✨ Jessica Afeku, Microsoft

✨ Randy Scott Slavin, New York City Drone Film Festival

Together, these conversations reinforced a powerful message: the future of AI is not just about smarter technology—it is about amplifying creativity, enriching human experiences, and driving meaningful societal impact through innovation.

#WorldWomanCannesAgenda #EqualityMoonshot #CannesLions #LAcoustics #ArtificialIntelligence #CreativeInnovation #ImmersiveExperiences #SoundInnovation #AIForGood #Leadership
Inclusive GenAI isn't just about technology—it's a Inclusive GenAI isn't just about technology—it's about people.

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, in partnership with the Unstereotype Alliance, global leaders explored how we can build an AI-powered future that is inclusive, responsible, and free from bias.

From redefining workforce skills to embedding purpose into AI innovation, the conversation highlighted that the future of GenAI depends on the diversity of the people designing, deploying, and governing it.

Thank you to our outstanding speakers:

🎤 Moderator: Elspeth (Elly) I'Anson, Unstereotype Alliance Secretariat, UN Women

✨ Gabriela Rodrigues, Chief Impact Officer, Droga5 Brazil

✨ Amy Cashman, Global Managing Director, Marketing & Commercial Activation, Kantar

✨ Jacqui Stephenson, Global Responsible & Purpose Marketing Officer, Mars

Together, they challenged us to ensure that as AI evolves, inclusion evolves with it—because the future of intelligence must reflect the diversity of humanity.

#WorldWomanCannesAgenda #CannesLions #InclusiveAI #GenerativeAI #ResponsibleAI #UnstereotypeAlliance #UNWomen #Leadership #Innovation
Health is shaped not only by medicine, but by the Health is shaped not only by medicine, but by the communities we live in, the stories we hear, and the culture that surrounds us.

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, Digitas Health hosted an inspiring conversation, "Culture as Care: Embedding Health Where It Lives," exploring how healthcare can become more human, accessible, and culturally relevant.

Moderated by Emily Seal (Pierpont), Executive Director at Clio Health, the session featured an outstanding panel of leaders:

Denise A. Campbell of Marketing, US Oncology, Novartis

Elle McComsey, Chief Strategy Officer, Digitas Health

Amiyra Perkins, Head of Creative Strategy, Emerging Industries, Pinterest

Together, they explored how creativity, technology, strategic communications, and digital platforms can transform the way people engage with health. The discussion highlighted the importance of meeting people where they are—within their communities, online experiences, and everyday lives—to build trust, improve health literacy, and create meaningful connections.

As healthcare continues to evolve, embedding health into culture is no longer optional—it is essential to creating more inclusive, equitable, and impactful health outcomes.

A special thank you to Digitas Health and our distinguished speakers for demonstrating how innovation, creativity, and collaboration can help redefine the future of health.

#WorldWomanCannesAgenda #CultureAsCare #DigitasHealth #WomensHealth #HealthInnovation #HealthEquity #CreativeLeadership #Healthcare #Cannes
Women's health is at a defining moment, and meanin Women's health is at a defining moment, and meaningful progress requires honest conversations, bold leadership, and cross-sector collaboration.

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, in partnership with Allison Worldwide, global leaders across healthcare, communications, media, and digital platforms came together for two powerful sessions exploring the future of women's health.

Women and Their Health: The Good, Bad and the Ugly

Moderated by Wendy Lund, Global CEO of Allison Worldwide, this candid discussion brought together Michelle Mikoljak Stevenson (Milken Institute), Fran De Sena (Bristol Myers Squibb), and Emily Seal (Pierpont) (Clio Health) to examine both the progress made and the challenges that remain.

The conversation explored the importance of improving health literacy, building trust through effective communication, increasing access to care, and ensuring women's health remains a global priority across every stage of life.

The Enablement Era: Women Taking Control of Health in the Age of GLP-1s

In a second thought-provoking session, Wendy Lund was joined by Jessica Calef (Reddit) and Tara Sparks (Novo Nordisk) to discuss how women are increasingly taking ownership of their health through digital communities, trusted information, and emerging innovations such as GLP-1 therapies.

The discussion highlighted how media, technology, healthcare organizations, and patient communities can work together to empower informed decision-making and support women in navigating a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

A heartfelt thank you to Allison Worldwide for leading these important conversations and to all of our distinguished speakers for helping shape a future where every woman has the knowledge, access, and support to make informed decisions about her health.

#WorldWomanCannesAgenda #WomensHealth #HealthInnovation #HealthEquity #Leadership #AllisonWorldwide #Healthcare #GLP1 #Cannes
The Future of Women's Health, Media, and Influence The Future of Women's Health, Media, and Influence: Rewriting the Narrative

Women's health is no longer just a healthcare conversation—it's a media, cultural, and leadership conversation.

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, this powerful session explored how representation, storytelling, and influence can transform the way women's health is understood, prioritized, and funded.

Key Takeaways

📌 Media shapes health outcomes. The stories we tell influence awareness, public perception, and policy.

📌 Authentic representation matters. Women's lived experiences must be reflected accurately across media and entertainment.

📌 Breaking stigma creates access. Open conversations around women's health encourage earlier intervention and stronger support systems.

📌 Wellness is holistic. Physical, mental, and emotional well-being are deeply interconnected.

Featured Speakers

Moderator

• Moira Forbes, Executive Vice President, Forbes Media

Speakers

• Miranda McKeon, American actress, writer, and digital creator

• Madeline Di Nonno, President & CEO, Geena Davis Institute

• Aditi Shah , Wellness expert, speaker, and storyteller

Together, the panel challenged outdated narratives and highlighted the power of media to build a healthier, more informed, and more equitable future for women.

#WorldWomanCannesAgenda #WomensHealth #Media #Leadership #HealthEquity #EqualityMoonshot #Cannes
GIRLS TALK STEM Join us for an inspiring afterno GIRLS TALK STEM 

Join us for an inspiring afternoon exploring the intersection of creativity, science, and limitless human potential.

🌌 Designing the Cosmos: Art, Science, and Human Potential

Discover how art and science come together to shape our future, inspire innovation, and expand what’s possible for the next generation of leaders, explorers, and changemakers.Whether you’re passionate about STEM, creativity, space exploration, or making an impact, this conversation is for you.

📅 June 23
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Hotel Splendid
4-6 Rue Félix Faure, 06400 Cannes, France

Featuring:

👩‍🚀 Dr. Sian Proctor
Geoscientist • Explorer • Space Artist • Astronaut

🎤 Moderated by Aayati Dash Kar
Global Youth Lead, World Woman Foundation & Host of Girls Talk STEM

#GirlsTalkSTEM #STEMEducation #WomenInSTEM #CannesLions  #SianProctor WorldWomanFoundation
WORLD WOMAN FOUNDATION X Much Better x @L-Acoustic WORLD WOMAN FOUNDATION X Much Better x @L-Acoustics presents...
Mom. Mom! Mama. Mom? Mommy! MOOOOOM! Ma. Mother. Mum.
She answers every version.
The boardroom call. The bedtime call. The school call. The 11pm deadline call.
One hand on the presentation. One hand on the bottle.
Camera on. Chaos off-screen.
Everyone asleep. She’s still going.
She never logged out. Of either.
Join us for That’s What She Said: Voice of Mother as Force of Nature — a celebration of the women carrying worlds, often simultaneously.
Jessica Stahl- So, What’s Your Favorite Position?
Padcha Tanviruch — Breast Pumps, Pitch Decks & Mom Guilt
Tianna Robinson — We Birth Worlds
Kemi Sulola— Re-emerging With A New Song
Fulya Muftuoglu — Welcome to My Un-Wedding with Patriarchy
Deepika Chopra & Rashmi Handa — Before Words, There Was Voice
Paula Grunfeld — Bringing the Ocean With Us
Elizabeth (Lissy) Calienes — The Tree Was Never the Whole Story
Maria Milusheva — The Motherssey
Nicky Lorenzo — No One Briefed Me on This
📍 WORLD WOMAN FOUNDATION Cannes Agenda 
📅 June 23
⏰ 6:30–9:00 PM
Because motherhood isn’t a role. It’s a force of nature.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/eaTsrFaf

Thank you, Much Better Agency and  L-Acoustics, for making this a reality!

#CannesLions Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity @Lions2026 #cannes2026 #Motherhood
The Tree Was Never the Whole Story What if creati The Tree Was Never the Whole Story

What if creativity is not a single path, but a forest of cultures, disciplines, and lived experience?

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, Lissy Calienes shares a journey shaped by storytelling, strategy, and global perspective.

Lissy Calienes is a creative director, strategist, filmmaker, and educator. She is an Associate Instructional Professor in Advertising at the University of Florida and Dean of the Roger Hatchuel Student Academy at Cannes Lions, mentoring emerging creatives worldwide.

Born to Cuban immigrants and raised in Puerto Rico, she brings a multicultural lens shaped across the Caribbean and the U.S. Her career spans global leadership roles on brands including Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and Toyota, with award-winning work recognized at Sundance.

As a mother and mentor, she is committed to shaping the next generation of storytellers and exploring how creativity shapes culture and collective futures.

“The Tree Was Never the Whole Story” is part of “That’s What She Said” at the World Woman Cannes Agenda.

Theme: Voice of Mother as Force of Nature

World Woman Cannes Agenda

In collaboration with Much Better Agency & L-Acoustics

Theme: Voice of Mother as Force of Nature

Register Now: shorturl.at/vhwws

#CannesLions #WorldWomanCannesAgenda #ThatsWhatSheSaid #WomenInLeadership
Before Words, There Was Voice What if identity be Before Words, There Was Voice

What if identity begins not with language, but with the sound of a voice that holds us before we ever learn to speak?

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, Deepika Chopra and Rashmi Handa come together in a live spoken-word and sound performance exploring voice, memory, and lineage.

Deepika Chopra is the Founder & Creative Director of SoNir Studios, a sound and music studio creating work for stillness, joy, reflection, and intentional listening. With over two decades across finance, technology, and AI, she has built systems in high-performance environments while cultivating a parallel practice in sound and emotional resonance. As a mother, she deepened her understanding that before words, children respond to voice—the emotional anchor of care and presence.

Together with Rashmi Handa, she explores the voices of mothers and grandmothers, prayer and memory, and the unseen emotional threads that shape identity long before language.

“Before Words, There Was Voice” is part of “That’s What She Said”—a curated spotlight of women redefining media, leadership, and creative expression through authentic voice.

World Woman Cannes Agenda
In collaboration with Much Better Agency & L-Acoustics

Theme: Voice of Mother as Force of Nature

Register Now: shorturl.at/vhwws

#CannesLions #CannesLions2026 #WorldWomanCannesAgenda #ThatsWhatSheSaid
The Re-Emergence What does it mean to step away f The Re-Emergence

What does it mean to step away from the noise, rebuild your voice, and return to the world not just as an artist—but as a force shaped by transformation, motherhood, and creative reinvention?

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, Kemi Sulola brings a journey defined by rhythm, resilience, and renewal.

As a Singer-Songwriter, Artist, and CEO of Sulola Music, Kemi has carved a path that bridges artistry and entrepreneurship. Her work reflects a rare blend of emotional storytelling and strategic creative leadership—moving between studio, stage, and industry spaces with equal intention. Through her music and creative direction, she has built a body of work rooted in identity, authenticity, and the power of sound as a language of truth.

Her journey is also one of evolution—navigating reinvention, personal growth, and the courage it takes to pause, reset, and return with deeper clarity. In an industry that often demands constant visibility, she represents a different kind of strength: the power to re-emerge with intention.

Now, she brings that story to the stage.

“The Re-Emergence” is part of “That’s What She Said” — a curated spotlight of women reshaping media, leadership, and creative influence through raw, unfiltered expression.

On the sidelines of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, women from across the world share lived experiences of ambition, identity, motherhood, reinvention, and creative power—revealing how personal transformation becomes cultural impact.

World Woman Cannes Agenda
In collaboration with Much Better Agency & L-Acoustics

Theme: Voice of Mother as Force of Nature

Register Now: shorturl.at/vhwws
Representation matters. Inclusion matters. Opportu Representation matters. Inclusion matters. Opportunity matters.

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda 2026, our Strategic Partner, With Not For, presents Disability Representation: The Barriers to Progress—an important conversation exploring what it will take to create genuine inclusion across the creative industries.

Despite growing awareness, Disabled people remain significantly underrepresented both in front of and behind the camera. From inaccessible production environments and casting gatekeepers to persistent assumptions about capability and belonging, meaningful progress requires more than visibility—it requires systemic change.

Join us for a powerful discussion on representation, access, leadership, and what true inclusion demands from the worlds of media, entertainment, advertising, and creativity.

Featuring:

✨ Elizabeth Anyaegbuna, Founder, Buna Street Collective

✨ Kelly Gordon, CEO & Co-Founder, With Not For

✨ Emma Gardner, COO & Co-Founder, With Not For

✨ Emma Lines, UK's #1 Wheelchair-Using Model

📅 June 22, 2026

⏰ 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM

📍 Hôtel Splendid Cannes

📍 Part of the World Woman Cannes Agenda 2026 on the sidelines of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

🎟 Register Now:

https://lnkd.in/djXKtR69

@worldwomanfund

#EqualityMoonshot #CannesLions #Cannes2026 #WorldWoman #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #RepresentationMatters
No One Briefed on This What happens when the bigg No One Briefed on This

What happens when the biggest lessons in leadership, creativity, motherhood, and career growth are the ones nobody prepares you for?

At the World Woman Cannes Agenda, Nicky Lorenzo, Co-Founder & Head of Creative at Twice On Sunday, shares a candid perspective on the realities behind building a successful creative career while navigating life's many unexpected roles and responsibilities.

After two decades leading global campaigns, shaping iconic brands, and championing inclusion across the advertising industry, Nicky has learned that the most transformative experiences rarely come with instructions. From agency boardrooms to motherhood, from creative breakthroughs to moments of uncertainty, many of the skills that matter most are learned in real time.

A 2023 ADCOLOR AdLeader and Cannes Lions See It Be It alumna and tutor, Nicky explores the lessons she wishes someone had shared earlier—about leadership, resilience, ambition, creativity, and the invisible work that often goes unrecognized.

With honesty, humor, and hard-earned insight, "No One Briefed on This" is a conversation about embracing uncertainty, finding confidence without a roadmap, and discovering that some of the most meaningful growth happens when there is no playbook.

Part of "That's What She Said"—a curated spotlight featuring women who are redefining leadership, creativity, and influence through authentic storytelling and lived experience.

World Woman Cannes Agenda
Theme: Voice of Mother as Force of Nature

On the sidelines of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

Register Now: shorturl.at/vhwws

#CannesLions #CannesLions2026 #ThatsWhatSheSaid #CreativeLeadership #WomenInLeadership #WomenInCreativit
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