Join DEPT® at Cannes Lions 2025
The DEPT® Secret Garden: where real conversations grow
1300 sqm of space to breathe, meet, work, or just take five. Daily panels, a live podcast studio, AI-powered art, and some of the best coffee (and cocktails) in town.
Whether you’re into bold ideas or quiet moments, it’s all here—under the trees, on the terrace, in the thick of it and away from it all at the same time…
What to expect in the Secret Garden
Cannes is where the industry comes to talk about the future. The Secret Garden is where we make it real.
Tucked just off the Croisette, a few steps from the Marriot (and a million miles from the chaos), we’re creating a calm, curated, and unexpected space.
Think morning coffees that turn into partnerships, panels that say something, and conversations that don’t feel like work.
AI, minus the buzzwords
We’re done waiting for the AI “future.” The brands winning now are already doing it—transforming how they create, communicate, and connect. We’ll show you how. No pilots. No fluff. Just people actually making it work.
Creativity that hits different
From mind-blowing digital experiences to personalisation that doesn’t feel invasive, we’re putting work on stage that resonates. Expect real insights from the CMOs, designers, technologists, and creators shaping what’s next.
Creators are coming
With Cannes doubling down on creator-led work (hello, rebranded Social & Creator Lion), we’re welcoming the people who don’t just influence culture—they are the culture. Join them in our sessions, or grab a drink and start a new collab.
Not just the usual suspects
With FTSE 500 CEOs showing up in force, this year is about big decisions and bolder leadership. We’ll be hosting conversations that bring together creative thinkers, business leaders, and the in-betweeners who move fast and make change happen.
Let’s make something happen
Our garden is big—and full of possibilities.
While our programme is nearly finalised, we’re still open to partners who can bring something truly unique to the experience.
Whether you’re interested in co-hosting, joining a panel, or adding a fresh perspective in some other way—we’d love to hear from you.
Feel free to reach out!
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