Cannes Download

Cannes Download, presented by Val Morgan, is an exclusively curated selection of this year’s most celebrated commercials and case studies by Dave Bowman, Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Groupe ANZ.

International This Way Up keynote, Nils Leonard – Founder, Uncommon Creative Studio along with Mim Haysom – Chief Marketing Officer, Suncorp and Bowman, both of whom were also 2025 Cannes Jurors, will lead an all-star Sydney panel.

Cannes Download Sydney forms part of a national roadshow presented by Val Morgan in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

Joining the roadshow in select cities are Cannes Jurors Esther Clerehan – Founder, Clerehan, Pip Smart – Executive Producer and Partner, Revolver, and Ali Tilling – Chief Strategy Officer, VML ANZ, with more special guests, including 2025’s Young Lions, still to be announced.

Along with the world’s most outstanding consumer campaigns, this year’s session includes a new B2B showcase of standout campaigns supported by LinkedIn.

The event concludes with two exclusive panels featuring Australia’s Cannes Lions jurors followed by our 2025 Australian Young Lions, who will share insider perspectives on emerging themes and what it takes to compete against 70 countries on the global stage.

A must-attend for creatives, strategists, and marketers seeking inspiration and insight from the frontlines of global advertising.