Escape the chaos without leaving the action (15-minute walk from Palais).
No sales pitches. No spectacle. Just substance.
Indies at Cannes isn't a beach club. It's not about swag or celebrity sightings. It's your working headquarters during Cannes Lions.
70-person capacity. Intimate by design. Where you bring your clients and prospects to substantive programming, have private meetings away from the noise, and connect with other indie agencies and mid-market CMOs who get it.
Programming & Content
Sunday, June 21:
- Wellness Welcome (8 AM - 4 PM): Decompression space, chair massages, quiet zone
- Indie Dads BBQ (5 PM - 10 PM): Father's Day celebration, casual networking
Monday - Wednesday, June 22-24:
- Daily breakfast (8-10 AM): Coffee, tea, pastries, networking before doors open
- 18 sessions total - 6 per day, 60 minutes each
- Lunch service (1:30-3 PM): Open networking, private meetings
- Happy hour (7-10 PM): Bar open, wind down from the day
Session Topics:
- Mid-market brand case studies (the "next billion dollar club")
- Creative ambition that drives business results
- Sports marketing innovation
- PE & independence: the real conversation
- CMO Confessions (off-the-record)
- Data-driven creative bravery
Want to Lead a Session?
Charter partners can pitch programming ideas. If your pitch fits "Outsmart. Outthink." and strengthens the overall program—if it's accepted, we'll work with you to make it happen. Pitches due March 1, 2026.
What You Get:
- Logo on signage and materials
- Table space for client meetings
- 30-minute recorded interview with Indie Agency News (published post-event)
- Professional video/audio capture of all sessions
Schedule and programming subject to change
What You Get
During Cannes (June 21-24):
- Access to meeting space at Le Jardin Secret (8am-9pm, based on availability)
- Prominent signage and logo visibility at the venue
- On-camera or audio interview capturing your Cannes story
- Access to all programming and community events
- A home base away from the holding company chaos
Pre-Event (January - June):
- Featured on Indies @ Cannes partner page
- Mentioned in newsletter promotions (2,200+ subscribers)
- Included in social media content and videos
Post-Event:
- Featured in recap content across newsletter and social
- Access to all recorded programming
- Your interview published and promoted
Year-Round:
- 5 awards entries (use across any Indie Agency News shows)
Your Access
Designed for quality over quantity:
- 2 Guaranteed Daily Spots - Your core team can attend any session, any day. No RSVP needed.
- 1 Priority RSVP Per Day - Bring a key guest (client, prospect, partner) with priority access to the sessions that matter most to you.
- 3 Agency Wristbands - For your working staff managing meetings and logistics throughout the space.
- Sunday Access - Indie Dads BBQ on Father's Day. Casual networking, no formal programming.
Additional Guests
Want to bring more people? They go through general RSVP for available capacity. This keeps the space focused and ensures meaningful conversations.
Logistics & Details
The Venue:
- The Secret Garden - 15-minute walk from Palais (uphill, near the castle)
- 70-person capacity (intimate by design)
- Indoor/outdoor spaces
- Full AV capabilities
- Private meeting areas
Key Dates:
- Programming pitches due March 1, 2026
- RSVP system opens May 2026
- Event: June 21-24, 2026
First Year
This is year one. We're building something special together. Your input matters. Your voice shapes what this becomes.
Questions? Email za****@*********cy.news
The Venue
We found an exceptional space in Cannes for this year's festival - a chic garden venue in Le Suquet that seats 35 for dinner or 70 for standing events. It's intimate, out of the way, and the kind of place where real conversations happen instead of forced networking.
What Makes This Space Special
- ✓ Located in Le Suquet, away from the Croisette chaos
- ✓ Seats 35 for intimate dinners or 70 for standing events
- ✓ All food, drinks, and A/V equipment included
- ✓ Four full days: June 21-24, 2026
- ✓ The kind of place where real conversations happen
We originally thought about going big with Cannes. Then we realized that's not who we are. An intimate space where our members can host meaningful conversations, away from the chaos? That's more us.