Tech Terrace at Cannes 19th-22nd June 2023

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Whether you've registered your interest already or not, make sure to choose which sessions you'll be attending at Tech Terrace, Cannes 19th-22nd June 2023. The Tech Terrace address is:

1 Avenue Laugier B, Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400, France.

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The Full Tech Terrace Itinerary

MONDAY 19TH JUNE

Time and Session Title

Speakers

Overview

15:00-16:00

Welcome to Tech Terrace - Inspirational Female Leaders share how they Embrace their Role as "Leading Women"

Moderator: Mary Cirincione, VP Americas at Propeller Group

 

Panellists:

Jill Smith, Global CMO, Cheil Connec+

Kasia Bannon, EVP + Head of North America, Design Bridge and Partners

Supriya Dev-Purkaystha, Founder of Connect Growth and Head of Native Advertising at Microsoft

Lori Goode, CMO, Index Exchange

Join us for a captivating panel discussion as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of inspirational female leaders from various areas in the industry. Explore the power of solidarity and collaboration among women, as these trailblazers share their stories of success and emphasize the pivotal role of how they lead as women, and go above and beyond to support their peers and pave the way for future generations. Discover how collective encouragement and mentorship create an ecosystem of empowerment, driving positive change and shattering glass ceilings.

16:00-17:00

Happy Hour

N/A

Join us for a roof terrace Happy Hour, with drinks and nibbles before you hit the parties. 

TUESDAY 20TH JUNE

Session

Time and Speakers

Overview

NOW FULL

10:00-11:30

Workshop: #IAmRemarkable (Maximum 15 women to be selected at random) 

Host: Mary Keane Dawson, Management Consultant & BIMA Global Ambassador

During the 90 minute workshop, you will learn the importance of self-promotion in your personal and professional life and be equipped with tools to develop this skill. Participants will be invited to challenge the social perception around self-promotion. This will be capped at 15 participants and will be offered on a first come first served basis.  

SPACES AVAILABLE

12:30-13:30

Panel: Can You Hear Me Now? - A Discussion on the Future of Audio

Moderator: Lou Nylander

Panellists:

Janny - Claire Berberian, Business Development Director Southern Europe at Adswizz

Elli Dimitroulakos, Global Head of Ad Innovation, Acast

Other panellist tbc

The landscape of the programmatic space is undergoing unprecedented transformations. Are your digital strategies equipped to meet the evolving demands of today's discerning consumers? Notably, the realm of audio is experiencing remarkable growth, presenting a multitude of promising prospects. Gain invaluable insights from these thought leaders as they shed light on the expansion and trajectory of digital advertising channels, explore emerging verticals, and impart strategies to position yourself at the forefront of nascent opportunities.

SPACES AVAILABLE

14:00-15:00

Panel: Don’t Change the Channel: CTV is Here to Stay

Panel Chair: Jennifer Churchill, VP Enterprise Partnerships at Kargo

Panellists: 

Minai Bui, Director of Product Marketing, Europe & APAC at Samsung Ads

Amnon Siev, CEO at GeoEdge

Sedge Beswick, Founder and CEO of SEEN Connects

The TV landscape has changed drastically with streaming services and CTV replacing traditional viewing. Join us for an enlightening discussion featuring some of the most innovative minds in the TV industry, as we explore the evolving TV landscape and its impact on marketers. Discover the latest trends and insights, and gain valuable perspectives on how to stay ahead of the curve.

SPACES AVAILABLE

15:30-16:00

Fireside Chat: Emma Harris: Slow the F**K Down

Host: Sherilyn Shackell, CEO of The Marketing Academy

Emma Harris, CEO at Glow London

After surviving a cardiac arrest last year, Emma is using her incredible story to encourage individuals, especially women and parents, and businesses to #slowthefuckdown in order to beat burnout, build kinder workplaces and find a healthier balance in our lives.

SPACES AVAILABLE

16:00-17:00

Happy Hour

N/A

Join us for a roof terrace Happy Hour, with drinks and nibbles before you hit the parties. 

WEDNESDAY 21ST JUNE

Time and Session Title

Speakers

Overview

NOW FULL

10:30-11:30

Morning Session: Amplify Your Leadership Style (Maximum 15 women to be selected at random) 

Facilitator: Rowan Hamill, Business Development Director, AdsWizz

Leaders:  Liz Lacey, VP B2B Marketing, SXM Media

Justine Benjamin, Head of Global Marketing, AdsWizz

Nikki Buchannan, Senior Sales Director, Multicultural, SXM Media

Hear female leaders at AdsWizz a SiriusXM company share what leadership means to them, how they found their style, who has inspired them and how they try to inspire others. In this workshop you will discuss the traits of leaders (good and bad), the benefits and key points of establishing your leadership style, internal and external forces you can and cannot control, and much more.

SPACES AVAILABLE

12:30-13:30

Panel: We’re Not Just a Drop in the Ocean: Time for Advertising to get Serious About Sustainability

Panel Chair: Sally Henderson, High Stakes Leadership Mentor

Panellists: 

Nikki Chana, Customer Success Lead at Lumen and Board Member of The Women in Programmatic Network

Claire Gleeson Landry, Head of Investment and Sustainable Media at GoodLoop

Emma Newman, CRO EMEA at Pubmatic

Andrew Hayward-Wright, Programmatic and Sustainability Advisor, IAB Europe

In a world grappling with environmental challenges, the advertising industry is urged to embrace sustainability as a core principle. This thought-provoking panel explores how advertising can transcend its traditional role and become a catalyst for positive change, promoting sustainable practices, and driving consumer behavior towards eco-conscious choices. Experts delve into innovative strategies, ethical messaging, and collaborative initiatives that empower the industry to create a meaningful impact on both the planet and society.

 

SPACES AVAILABLE

14:00-15:00

Panel: The Only Way is Ethics

Moderator: Louise Watson, Practice Director: Digital Marketing at Propeller Group

Panellists: 

Amy Pearce, Head of Advertising at Wunderkind

Catherine Dunkerley, Director of Data Trust (Privacy, Governance & Ethics) at PWC

Helen Mussard, CMO at IAB Europe

Michal Nissenson, Director of Partnerships at GeoEdge

 

This enlightening panel delves into the critical topic of ethics in advertising, examining its profound influence on consumer perception and industry practices. Experts discuss the importance of ethical considerations in advertising, urging the audience to be aware of the potential impacts on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. From responsible messaging to transparent practices, the panel offers insights on how advertising can navigate ethical dilemmas, fostering trust, and promoting a more socially conscious approach.

 

SPACES AVAILABLE

15:30-16:00

Fireside Chat

Host: Rose Bentley, Group Director, Clients & Strategy at Propeller Group

Sue Unerman, CTO at EssenceMediacomX

TBC

 

SPACES AVAILABLE

16:00-17:00

Happy Hour

N/A

Join us for a roof terrace Happy Hour, with drinks and nibbles before you hit the parties. 

THURSDAY 22ND JUNE

Time and Session Title

Speakers

Overview

NOW FULL

10:00-11:00

Workshop: Building Your Personal Brand: Why You Need One and How to Get Started (Maximum 15 women to be selected at random) 

 

Host: Jennifer Churchill, VP Enterprise Partnerships at Kargo

 

At this workshop we'll discuss the strategy and tactics needed to define your personal brand and practical steps to begin the process. Everyone can benefit from a deliberate plan to define who they want to become.

SPACES AVAILABLE

11:30-12:30

Panel: Where Audio and CTV Collide

Moderator: Emily Roberts, Co-Founder, The Women in Programmatic Network

Panellists:

Lori Goode, CMO, Index Exchange

Rebecca Dalby, Spreaker Head of Marketing, iHeartMedia

Goody Egbuji JR, Global VP Sales Adtonos

The dynamic landscape of digital advertising is driving the industry's determination to swiftly eliminate third-party cookies, despite official deadline extensions. Remarkably, 76% of ad requests are already cookieless, indicating significant progress. Emerging ad channels such as CTV and streaming audio, designed without relying on cookies, offer marketers effective avenues to engage both new and established consumers. Join this panel to explore the transformative implications of these changes as marketers navigate the transition to a cookieless, multi-device, omnichannel world.

SPACES AVAILABLE

13:00-14:00

Panel: Work Smarter, not Harder: how data and AI are impacting different advertising and marketing mediums

Panel Chair: Emily Palmer, Digital Media and Adtech Consultant

Panellists: 

Lina Adelt, Global Marketing Director at Onetag

Lianre Robinson, Codec CEO

Clare Trafankowska-Neal, Managing Director for iProspect South Africa

Anders Gustafsson, Co-Founder and CSO at BrightBid

Experts delve into how data-driven insights enable advertisers to work smarter, leveraging audience analytics and targeting capabilities to optimize their campaigns across these diverse mediums. The panel explores the potential of data to enhance ad personalization, improve audience targeting, and drive higher engagement, paving the way for more efficient and impactful advertising strategies. The panel discuss how AI can enhance data amplifying low data cues and generally helping to scale effectiveness of ad campaigns.

SPACES AVAILABLE

15:30-16:00

Fireside Chat: Tamara Littleton

Tamara Littleton, CEO and Founder of The Social Element

 

Tamara Littleton, CEO of The Social Element, is a social media pioneer, crisis expert and LGBTQIA+ champion. She founded The Social Element in 2002, before the explosion of social media, to guide brands through social media engagement. Her distributed workforce model has been pivotal to the company's success, enabling the agency to attract a diverse talent pool who develop social-first, high impact content to clients globally, activating in a way that is relevant to any market, timezone, language or culture.

SPACES AVAILABLE

16:00-17:00

Happy Hour

N/A

 

Join us for a roof terrace Happy Hour, with drinks and nibbles before you hit the parties. 

 

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Location & Address

We’ve secured a beautiful space within close walking distance of La Croisette and in the midst of the action.

The penthouse apartment features an open plan living/ dining area with a huge rooftop terrace:

The Women in Programmatic Tech Terrace:

1 Avenue Laugier B, Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06400, France

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