@CANNES LIONS 2026
CANNES LIONS AFTERWORK & NETWORKING
Travel Industry meets
Cannes Lions 2026
#1 Travel Industry Afterwork in Cannes - A Catalyst Socials Event
Whether you're looking for an excuse to show up in Cannes, didn't make it onto the guestlist of that fancy Rosé Soirée, or just want to wind down after a day of creativity overload: Join me and other Travel & Hospitality Pros, Marketers and Innovators for an exclusive networking event in Cannes during Cannes Lions 2026.
This invite-only networking initiative is designed for delegates and non-delegates who are genuinely interested in exchanging ideas -not just business cards.
WHEN:
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WHERE:
HOTEL LE CANBERRA - Poolside Lounge Bar & Terrace
120 Rue d'Antibes, 06400 Cannes
Our Partners:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there an agenda of travel & tourism initiatives in Cannes during Cannes Lions?
Tracking every travel&tourism-related initiative in Cannes is burdensome, as programming is scattered across the official app, private villas, and dozens of beach activations. To solve this, we are also building a unified travel and tourism agenda to bring everything into one place: So far we've spotted a few sessions featuring travel industry leaders, including representatives from Marriott (at Brand Innovators Beach) and Virgin Voyages (at TikTok Garden and Canva Cabana). You can help us by contributing your own selections or events to cannes@em-marketingconsulting.com.
How to connect with Travel & Tourism professionals at Cannes Lions?
Cannes Lions is all about connections -but its huge scale, combined with a traditionally limited travel industry representation, means that randomly bumping into industry peers is unlikely. That’s why for the second year we’re planning a series of initiatives -including weekly industry updates and the first ever Travel Industry Afterwork in Cannes- focused exactly on that: Connecting the global travel & hospitality community before, during and after Cannes Lions.
Who can register to the networking event?
Cannes Lions delegates and non-delegates alike are welcome to register: Last year, 70+ professionals from 15+ countries and sectors like Tourism, Hospitality, Media, TravelTech and Creator Economy registered for the event. Please note that we carefully review each registration to ensure a balanced mix between client-side brand leaders, cross-sector experts and innovators. Think you’d be a great addition to the mix? Send us a message at cannes@em-marketingconsulting.com, or connect on LinkedIn.
How can we cooperate?
If you represent a brand or independent business based on the French Riviera or abroad and would like to collaborate on any of our initiatives, send us a message.
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ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Edoardo - as a former marketing leader in Travel/Tech and certified professional, today I run a consulting company specializing in Travel Marketing and Commercial Innovation strategy, based on the French Riviera.
In my career I've managed teams and driven multi-million commercial initiatives, working across five European markets with agencies, media partners and global travel brands like Qatar Airways, Booking.com and LinkedIn.
My consulting solutions include leadership advisory for travel & hospitality brands, and fractional business development for startups entering the travel industry. I’m also the author of the strategy playbook ‘AI in Travel Marketing: From Hype to Action’ , speaker at Travel & Tech conferences, and host of the Catalyst Socials, a series of networking initiatives alongside major industry events.
