future voices @ cannes 2026
what’s next starts here.
AN OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE CANNES LIONS ERA PROGRAMME
gen z is “right now”
Curated by Creative Media Group and EL MGMT Group, Future Voices at Cannes is a platform built to amplify the “right now” generation of creators driving conversation across media and culture at Cannes Lions Creativity Festival on June 22 - 26 in Cannes, France.
We’re bring together a select group ten Gen Z delegates to shape how ideas move, what audiences engage with, and where attention is going next.
Strategically positioned at Cannes, their perspectives and content capture the moment as it’s happening and extend its influence far beyond the festival.
FUTURE VOICES AT CANNES
FUTURE VOICES AT CANNES
FUTURE VOICES AT CANNES
FUTURE VOICES AT CANNES
the 15% truth
Less than 15% of Cannes attendees are Gen Z, and even fewer represent racially diverse perspectives, despite driving culture globally. As part of Cannes Lions’ ERA Programme, Future Voices at Cannes is designed to expand who is seen, heard, and shaping the conversation.
DELEGATE ACTIVATIONS
Our curated activations define how each participant engages within the Future Voices experience at Cannes. These moments are designed to bring each delegate’s perspective to life through a mix of content creation, curated discussions, and brand collaborations.
Each activation represents a distinct way delegates contribute to the broader narrative of the program, whether through filmed media, live conversation, or participation in partner-led experiences. Together, they create a structured but dynamic presence across the festival.
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Each delegate produces a short-form masterclass designed to share a distinct insight at the intersection of creativity, media, technology, or leadership. These sessions are built to capture how this generation thinks, creates, and navigates the world in real time.
Format
• 3–5 minute filmed masterclass
• Individual perspective, framework, or point of view
• Distributed across Future Voices media channels -
Delegates participate in a professionally produced roundtable designed to surface the real tensions shaping the future of creativity, media, and influence. The conversation captures how this generation is thinking, building, and navigating change in real time.
Topics May Include
• Creativity in the age of AI
• The future of storytelling
• Cultural influence and digital media
• Emerging opportunities for creatorsFormat
• 1-hour moderated discussion
• Filmed for digital distribution
• Highlights shared across Future Voices media channels
program benefits
Content & Collaboration
Featured in Future Voices media with opportunities to participate in content production and curated brand activations.
Access & Positioning
Young Lions pass with official access to Cannes Lions, placing delegates inside key conversations and brand moments across the festival.
Amplification & Exposure
Content distributed across Future Voices and partner channels, creating global visibility that extends beyond Cannes.
MEET THE DELEGATES
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NYA ÉTIENNE
Gen Z digital strategist, journalist, and content creator covering media, culture, and the creator economy, with on-camera reporting for Baller Alert.
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LUIS TUN
Gen Z creator, marketer, and founder focused on career empowerment, building content and communities for first-generation professionals.
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JADE WALTERS
Founder of The Ninth Semester, an award-winning early-career platform reaching 250,000+ students and recent graduates transitioning into the workforce.
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DANIEL HUTCHINSON
Gen Z founder of Project Spark, a research-informed personal development framework, and mental wellness coach helping students and professionals build clarity, resilience, and purpose.
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NEAL SIVADAS
Ad Age 2026 “Gen Z to Watch,” Gen Z marketer and LinkedIn Top Voice covering technology, social media, and the future of work.
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MICHEAL ARTIS
Gen Z contemporary artist and creative director known for vibrant portraiture and culture-driven visual storytelling, founder of Artisma Studio.
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JAHLEANE DOLNE
Gen Z creator and founder of The Postgrad Playbook, a platform helping students and graduates navigate the transition into the workforce.
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MARIA TAYLOR, Founder Creative media group
Future Voices at Cannes is powered by Creative Media Group, a nonprofit focused on empowering disadvantaged youth through media and film initiatives that expand access, opportunity, and creative expression.
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ELAYNA CHRISTINE, Founder EL MGMT GROUP
Future Voices at Cannes is curated by EL MGMT Group, a program design company that transforms organizational challenges into moments that drive alignment, insight, and action.
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out to our team via email at anytime.
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Future Voices @ Cannes is a curated Gen Z delegation positioned inside the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, designed to amplify emerging creators shaping media, culture, and the future of content.
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Future Voices is designed for Gen Z creators, storytellers, and operators with a strong perspective and active role in shaping cultural or digital conversations. Selection is based on voice, influence, and alignment with the program.
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Delegates participate in curated activations including content production, roundtable discussions, and brand collaborations, while engaging directly with the ideas and conversations happening across Cannes Lions.
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Yes. Delegates receive Young Lions accreditation, which provides access to select Cannes Lions sessions, programming, and networking environments.
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No. Future Voices is not a paid program. Delegates receive access, visibility, content production, and brand collaboration opportunities as part of their participation.
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Travel and accommodations may be supported through brand partnerships; however, coverage is not guaranteed at the time of acceptance and is confirmed as partnerships are secured.
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Delegates participate in professionally produced content including the Future Voices Mini Masterclass Series and Roundtable, along with additional on-site and brand-led content opportunities.
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Yes. Delegates may be selected for curated brand activations aligned with their audience, voice, and content style as part of the program.
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Future Voices is focused on creators actively shaping culture today, positioning them inside the festival to contribute original perspectives and media rather than attend as observers.
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Future Voices operates as a curated program. To express interest or be considered for future cohorts, contact EL MGMT Group or submit an inquiry through the official Future Voices platform.