Women Inspiring Network (WIN) turned the spotlight on the future of creativity, culture and AI with the third edition of WIN Lounge at Cannes 2026, bringing together a cross‑section of global leaders, founders and innovators for a full day of conversations, workshops and networking at the iconic Hotel Martinez.
WIN Lounge at Cannes 2026
Hosted on June 25, 2026, the latest edition of WIN Lounge invited a global community of leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, technologists and changemakers to explore “The Power of Words, Worlds, and What’s Next” against the backdrop of the French Riviera during one of the world’s most influential creative gatherings. The program blended thought‑provoking panels, immersive sessions, a networking mixer, workshop experiences and live WIN Voices podcast recordings, creating a space where creativity met technology, business met purpose and diverse voices could exchange ideas on what’s coming next.
Opening the Lounge, Shilpa Maniar, Full‑Funnel AI Experiences at Amazon…
Ads, delivered a keynote that set the tone for the day’s focus on AI’s evolving role across media, marketing and brand storytelling. From there, a global lineup of speakers representing companies and organizations including Petzey, xpln.ai, Masimo, Nielsen, Starpower LLC, e.l.f.
Beauty, RESISTER, WPP Media, Mphasis, RetailBoss, 21 Grams, Katalyst Venture Group, The Drum, Meta Point Advisors, Tigress Tigress, VINE Creatives, 160over90, Pereira O’Dell, De Beers Group, Funjetsetter, Roll Dot Agency, Provoke and IV.AI came together on stage.
Themes Shaping the Day Across panels and fireside chats, conversations repeatedly returned to three core themes: culture, human connection and AI, which Stuti Jalan, Founder & Curator of Women Inspiring Network, identified as the threads tying the day together.
Speaking about the gathering, she said, “At Cannes this year, we set out to create a space where people could come together not just to share ideas, but to challenge assumptions, build unexpected connections and reimagine the future… What made it special was the openness, curiosity and collaboration that continued beyond the stage.” She also said the event was made possible through the…
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