When the world goes quiet, South Africa gets louder

Hosted by Kantar

A side event at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026, Cannes, France.

Time: 09:30–11:00

Venue: The Kantar Content Studio, 13, Rue de Serbes 5th and 6th floor Cannes

Kantar session on South Africas creative voice in the global advertising landscape.

Access: rsvp open

Speakers & agenda

Bridget Harpur, Head of Marketing (Volkswagen Group Africa) — When the world goes quiet, South Africa gets louder

Fran Luckin, Co Chief Creative Officer (Boundless) — When the world goes quiet, South Africa gets louder

Khensani Nobanda, Group Chief Marketing Officer (Nedbank) — When the world goes quiet, South Africa gets louder

Ndeye Diagne, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, Middle East, Africa & Türkiye (Kantar) — When the world goes quiet, South Africa gets louder

Phiona Okumu, Head of Music (Africa) (Spotify) — When the world goes quiet, South Africa gets louder

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