Black Create Connect, an official Equity, Representation and Accessibility Programme partner for Cannes Lions has an opportunity for creators to attend the biggest Creative Festival in the world, Cannes Lions 2026.
The opportunity aims to open doors for creators from black and global majority backgrounds. If you’re a B2B creator, AI expert, entrepreneur, cultural commentator or storyteller, they are looking for you to be part of the Create Connect delegation to Cannes Lions 2026.
The Creator Access includes a full Cannes Lions Creator Pass (Palais access), all daily talks and “Social & Creator Lions” content, nightly Award Shows & exclusive networking and access to the official Creator Beach.
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Application Deadline is 30th March 2026.
The first line up of speakers for the 2026 edition was recently released and it features two African founders in the creator economy namely Kojo Marfo, Founder and Chief Strategist for My Runaway Group and Adetutu Laditan, Founder and Creative Director of Woof Studios Africa. they join other big names in the creative space including Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri and OpenAI CEO, Fidji Simo.
