PRE CANNES MIXER
Pre-Cannes Mixer: For Curious Creatives, Networkers & Cannes-Bound Visionaries
📍 Ember Locke, Kensington – 202-220 Cromwell Rd, London SW5 0SW
🗓 Friday, 6th June 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Are you heading to Cannes Lions this year—or 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.
Join 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 Chat—tools designed to help you confidently navigate the week ahead in the South of France.
🎤 Hosted by: the inimitable Dinalva Tavares
🗣 Special Guest: Guerin Luther Nimi, alongside a powerful lineup of creatives and industry leaders sharing their insights on navigating Cannes.
🎙 PANEL 1 — The "WHY" Panel: “The Importance of Networking at a High Level” (7:30 PM – 7:55 PM)
Hear from trailblazing professionals on the value of high-level networking and how to build meaningful connections that open global doors:
Guerin Luther Nimi – Creative Activist
Chloe Oladipo – Strategic Advisor
Maansi Kalyan – Creative & Filmmaker
Rick Sellars - Head of Creative Direction, Massive music
🎙 PANEL 2 — The "HOW" Panel: “How Cannes I…?” Tips & Tricks to Survive Cannes (8:00 PM – 8:25 PM)
Get expert insights and honest advice from Cannes-savvy professionals who know how to navigate the festival like a pro:
Courtney Jane Griffiths – Global Creative Strategy, AllBright
Scott Pugnetti – Commercial Directors Manager, Equals Mgmt
Hossein Houssaini – Founder/CEO, Ho/Pe Advisory
Fadé Ogunro – CEO & Founder, The Fade Agency
🕘 Evening Schedule
6:00 – 6:40 PM: Guest arrivals, check-in and name tags
6:45 – 7:25 PM: Networking Bingo
7:30 – 7:55 PM: Panel 1: The Importance of Networking at a High Level
8:00 – 8:25 PM: Panel 2: How Cannes I? Tips and Tricks of a Serial Networker
8:40 – 9:30 PM: Pitching Challenge
9:30 – 10:00 PM: Event wrap-up & birthday celebration
🎶 Expect music, good vibes, and curated networking sessions with multi-industry creatives.
🌍 Plug into a global creative community and get Cannes-ready with us.
✨ Look out for the return of our Diaspora Dinner in Cannes.
Let’s open doors together.