Cannes Lions launches "Careers In The Making" campaign
Cannes Lions is launching its new campaign, «Careers In The Making,» which showcases how the festival shapes careers in the creative industry. The initiative features stories from founders, creatives, and marketing professionals whose careers were influenced by winning a Lion, having a conversation, or sharing a moment on the Cannes Lions stage. The festival is also announcing the latest jury presidents for 2026.
Some careers are shaped by a win, others by a conversation, a course or a moment on the Cannes Lions stage. With the new initiative "Careers In The Making", the festival focuses on precisely these formative moments and shows how creativity has a lasting impact on the professional careers of people from the industry.
Stories from the creative industry
The campaign features founders, creatives and marketing professionals whose careers have taken a decisive turn as a result of their experiences at Cannes Lions. The platform offers space for personal stories about how a Lion win, an encounter or participation in the festival has opened new doors and changed perspectives.
Among the stories featured are those of Nidhi Shah and Rag Brahmbhatt, who won a Gold Lion as interns and spoke at the Roger Hatchuel Student Academy. They share how this success helped them overcome their self-doubt and how they draw inspiration from observing everyday life.
Cultural diversity as a creative source
Andy Del Rosario explains how her Filipino heritage informs her work and why Cannes Lions is a place where diverse creative voices can be seen and heard. Her story highlights the importance of cultural identity for creative work.
Álvaro Rodrigues and Cristian Rocha from Made talk about how they met during their joint jury work, which led to the founding of a new location, Made Rio de Janeiro. Their experience shows how important the right partnerships are for creative work.
Jury presidents for 2026 announced
Alongside the campaign, Cannes Lions has announced the latest industry leaders who will set the standard in their respective categories as Jury Presidents in 2026. Shannon Washington will take over the presidency of the jury for the Entertainment Lions.
The festival offers various opportunities to participate in 2026, from submitting your own work to serving on the juries. The "Careers In The Making" initiative underlines the central role that Cannes Lions plays in career development in the creative and marketing industries.
Further information can be found on the official website of Cannes Lions.
