Held annually the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is home to the world's most prestigious advertising awards. Celebrating creativity, effectiveness and innovation in the global advertising, marketing and communication industries.

At Cannes Lions, the advertising and communications industry meets to celebrate the world's best work, gain insight from iconic thought leaders, be exposed to ideas from the world’s most innovative companies, and gather inspiration from every corner of the creative marketing community.

We have a splendid line up of speakers for you this year, including Ger Roe, Board Creative Director, Publicis Dublin; Jessica Bermingham, Head of Production, Droga5 Dublin; Eilís Fitzgerald, Head of Marketing Communications, Three Ireland; Laura Lynch, Group CMO, Bank of Ireland, and Rachael Crawley, Senior Brand Manager, Heineken.

Both Ger Roe and Jessica Bermingham served as Jury members for this year's festival. Ger for the Print & Publishing Lions and Jessica for the Film Craft Lions. They'll be sharing their favourite case studies, the campaigns that made them think this year, what the experience of being a juror has taught them and the reasons why they believe it’s so important to be a part of?

We'll also be hearing from the brand perspective with Eilís Fitzgerald and Laura Lynch looking at the campaigns that moved the dial for companies this year and investigating where creativity can effectively aid your businesses growth.