[Call for Participants] Do! Solutions Webinar: “The Latest Business Agenda as Seen Through Cannes Lions 2026” – August 27

Do! Solutions, a problem-solving marketing information site operated by Dentsu Inc., is recruiting participants for a webinar to be held on Thursday, August 27, titled “Why Are CMOs from Around the World Gathering at Cannes Lions Right Now? Decoding the Latest Business Agenda from Cannes Lions 2026.”

Cannes Lions has evolved beyond a mere “advertising festival” into a hub where CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers) and marketing leaders from around the world gather to decipher emerging trends and create new business opportunities—a place where marketing insights, information, and people converge. The energy, serendipitous encounters, and discussions that take place there—things that cannot be replicated online—are the driving force behind new challenges and business initiatives.

In this webinar, we will analyze the latest global marketing trends emerging from this year’s Cannes Lions from a perspective unique to Dentsu Inc., with its robust global network. We will share real-world insights gained exclusively from being on the ground, explaining why so many companies are now leveraging Cannes not merely as a “place for learning” but as a “place to drive business forward.”

[Overview]
Date and Time: Thursday, August 27, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Format: Zoom Webinar
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 24, 5:30 PM
Capacity: First 500 registrants

■ Clickhere for registration and seminar details

[Program]
Part 1
Cannes: A “Business Festival” Where Marketers Gather
How Cannes is changing, illustrated with the latest case studies

Part 2
: Experiencing the Cutting Edge of Global Brands and Marketing in Cannes
What Makes Cannes So Appealing to Marketers?

Part 3
Cannes: A Place Where Platform Operators and the “Future” Converge
Creative-Data Collaboration in the AI Era Is Accelerated Through Dialogue at Cannes

Part 4:
Summary: The Value of Attending Cannes In Person and the Value Dentsu Inc. Can Provide
“dentsu Beach House” Sessions, Networking, Support Programs, and More

[Speaker Profile]
Dentsu Inc. Creative Director
Yusuke Shimano
He assumed his current position after working in marketing and sales and passing the creative exam. He is primarily responsible for designing integrated communication strategies that combine PR and social media. He is a member of the creative organization “zero.” Awards: Cannes Lions, One Show, Clio, Spikes Asia, Adfest, Adstars, ADC, ACC, Newspaper Advertising Awards, and others.

Dentsu Inc. Executive Planning Director
Akio Morita
Assumed current position after working in the marketing, sales, and promotion departments. Since joining the company, has been responsible for end-to-end planning and direction—from the design to the execution of cross-departmental communications—for over 100 clients. Awards: One Show, Spikes Asia, Adfest, WWW, Nikkei Advertising Awards, and others.

Dentsu Digital Inc., Executive Officer / Head of the Data & AI Solutions Center
Ken Yamada
After joining Dentsu Inc., he worked in the Creative Division before moving into group management in 2017. In 2019, he was seconded to Data Artist—a group company specializing in AI development and data analysis—as a director. In his current role, he is responsible for creating synergies between creativity and AI, developing generative AI products in the marketing and creative fields, and supporting client companies in the implementation of generative AI. He has received numerous domestic and international awards, including Cannes Lions, Adfest, and the Asahi Advertising Awards. He is a Certified Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant.

Director, Business Transformation Division
Yoko Kodaira
Having worked in the Marketing Planning and Business Development divisions, she currently provides broad-ranging support for business transformation (BX) at client companies. She leads production efforts that offer one-stop support—from conceptualizing and strategizing to execute strategic plans—to bring about transformation.