

PRE CANNES MIXER
โPre-Cannes Mixer: For Curious Creatives, Networkers & Cannes-Bound Visionaries
๐ Ember Locke, Kensington โ 202-220 Cromwell Rd, London SW5 0SW
๐ Friday, 6th June 2025
๐ 6:00 PM โ 10:00 PM
โAre you heading to Cannes Lions this yearโor thinking about it? Whether you're a first-timer, a returning creative, or simply curious about how to tap into global opportunities, this Pre-Cannes Mixer is your space to connect, get inspired, and get prepared.
โJoin us for an evening of meaningful conversation, practical insights, and community connection as we launch our brand-new Indvstry Clvb Cannes Calendar and Cannes Group Chatโtools designed to help you confidently navigate the week ahead in the South of France.
โ๐ค Hosted by: the inimitable Dinalva Tavares
๐ฃ Special Guest: Guerin Luther Nimi, alongside a powerful lineup of creatives and industry leaders sharing their insights on navigating Cannes.
โ๐ PANEL 1 โ The "WHY" Panel: โThe Importance of Networking at a High Levelโ (7:30 PM โ 7:55 PM)
โHear from trailblazing professionals on the value of high-level networking and how to build meaningful connections that open global doors:
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โGuerin Luther Nimi โ Creative Activist
โChloe Oladipo โ Strategic Advisor
โMaansi Kalyan โ Creative & Filmmaker
โRick Sellars -ย Headโofโ Creativeโ Direction, Massive music
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โ๐ PANEL 2 โ The "HOW" Panel: โHow Cannes Iโฆ?โ Tips & Tricks to Survive Cannes (8:00 PM โ 8:25 PM)
โGet expert insights and honest advice from Cannes-savvy professionals who know how to navigate the festival like a pro:
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โCourtney Jane Griffiths โ Global Creative Strategy, AllBright
โScott Pugnetti โ Commercial Directors Manager, Equals Mgmt
โHossein Houssaini โ Founder/CEO, Ho/Pe Advisory
โFadรฉ Ogunro โ CEO & Founder, The Fade Agency
โ๐ Evening Schedule
โ6:00 โ 6:40 PM: Guest arrivals, check-in and name tags
6:45 โ 7:25 PM: Networking Bingo
7:30 โ 7:55 PM: Panel 1: The Importance of Networking at a High Level
8:00 โ 8:25 PM: Panel 2: How Cannes I? Tips and Tricks of a Serial Networker
8:40 โ 9:30 PM: Pitching Challenge
9:30 โ 10:00 PM: Event wrap-up & birthday celebration
โ๐ถ Expect music, good vibes, and curated networking sessions with multi-industry creatives.
๐ Plug into a global creative community and get Cannes-ready with us.
โจ Look out for the return of our Diaspora Dinner in Cannes.
Letโs open doors together.