The Women Inspiring Network (WIN) is set to electrify the French Riviera with a dynamic, day-long series of discussions on creativity, marketing, innovation, and leadership at the #WIN Lounge on June 18, 2025, during Cannes Lions—the global epicenter of advertising and creative excellence.
Hosted at the iconic Hotel Martinez, WIN will debut its WIN Voices podcast, spotlighting authentic stories from trailblazing change-makers worldwide. As a global not-for-profit, WIN aims to amplify visionary voices, weaving narratives of brand impact, creative disruption, and purpose-driven innovation in the glamorous setting of Cannes.
WIN’s vibrant sessions will explore transformative topics, including Disrupting the Default: The New Playbook for Inclusive Innovation, Culture is Capital: The New Frontier of Creative Influence, Marketing in the Metaverse: Redefining Brand Engagement, Beyond Advertising: Building Purpose-Driven Brands, The Purpose Playbook: Philanthropic Families and the Art of Giving Big, and Metamorphosis of Marketing: Rebuilding Enterprises with Data, AI & Creativity. Leading these discussions is a powerhouse lineup featuring Resh Sidhu (Global Director, Snap Inc.), Meera Sharath Chandra (Founder, Tigress Tigress), Phil Schraeder (CEO, GumGum), Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois (SVP, M·A·C Cosmetics), Bridget Evans (Global Head, Spotify), and others, including Antonia Faulkner (Samsung Electronics) and Dominique Rose Van Winther (CEO, Final Upgrade).
Jean Daniel Germain, France Country Manager at Camphouse, emphasized the transformative potential of data in marketing, stating, “We’re entering an agentic era where data drives unprecedented scale and speed. I’m thrilled to share insights at WIN @ Cannes.” Similarly, Neera Nundy, Co-founder of Dasra, highlighted the impact of purposeful philanthropy, noting, “Giving big aligns values with long-term change, shaping futures beyond funding programs.” Stuti Jalan, WIN’s Founder, added, “The #WIN Lounge will unite global visionaries to redefine creativity, fostering a bold, inclusive, and innovative tomorrow.”
Transitioning to WIN’s growing influence, the organization has solidified its reputation as a hub for pioneering leadership, hosting impactful discussions at Davos and Cannes Lions. At Cannes 2025, WIN will welcome a diverse audience from Google, Apple, Snap Inc., M·A·C Cosmetics, Samsung Electronics, Publicis Groupe, and Influencer.com, fostering connections that spark innovation and drive creativity. Beyond Cannes, WIN will continue its momentum at Climate Week NYC on September 24, 2025, and Davos 2026, leading conversations on climate and global leadership.
Founded during the pandemic, WIN has empowered women through over 200 panel discussions on topics such as AI, creativity, sustainability, and more, partnering with organizations including the Cherie Blair Foundation, Invest India, and the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Its standout initiatives include women’s networking at BMW India, a breast cancer awareness campaign with News X, and youth empowerment with the US Embassy and IIT. WIN’s mission remains clear: to connect, collaborate, and celebrate women’s stories, driving transformative change worldwide.
