Love Isn't Blind is happening tomorrow — Friday, June 26! ❤️

Looking for a fun Friday night? You're invited to Love Isn't Blind, and the first 10 guests get in FREE! REGISTER

Hosted by comedian Allison Goldberg, Love Isn't Blind is a wildly entertaining live comedy and dating show where contestants' moms are called live on stage (yes, really). It's chaotic, hilarious, heartwarming, and just the right amount of unhinged.

When you arrive, you'll receive a wristband based on your relationship status and dating preferences, making it easy to meet new people throughout the night. After the show, stick around for the after-party and keep the conversations going.

Come for the laughs, stay for the connections—you never know who you'll meet. 💕

THURSDAY, JULY 9 — The wait is over, the BRAND POPUP lineup has officially arrived. Join the creative minds and brand builders behind some of today's most talked-about companies, including ARC'TERYX + Calvin Klein, OLIPOP, UNIQLO + NIKE, That's It, and more. Expect an evening filled with behind-the-scenes stories, bold ideas, growth strategies, and the insights shaping the next generation of consumer brands.

Meet the full speaker lineup below. HERE

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 9 - The future of commerce is being rebuilt in real time. Join Alibaba CoCreate 2026, one of the world's leading summits for product-driven businesses, where founders, operators, and innovators come together to explore how AI, global sourcing, and modern manufacturing are reshaping the next generation of brands.

Featuring speakers and leaders from Amazon, Reddit, Wix, Kickstarter, Fast Company, Balance, and many other influential companies driving the future of commerce, technology, and entrepreneurship. REGISTER

Cannes Lions is no longer just the advertising industry's biggest event. It has also become one of the most important gatherings for the creator economy.

For decades, the festival was a place where advertising agencies, CMOs, and global brands gathered to celebrate the year's best marketing campaigns. Now, the audience is much broader. YouTubers, TikTok creators, podcasters, newsletter writers, founders, and digital entrepreneurs are joining the world's biggest brands on stage.

The reason is clear. Creators are now one of the most powerful forces in modern marketing.

Scalable's Kaya Yurieff and Jasmine Enberg report that the creator economy is now worth $44 billion. This growth shows a big change in how brands connect with consumers. Rather than only using traditional ads, companies are turning to creators who have built trusted communities, influence what people buy, and know internet culture very well.

Creators are not just promoting products anymore. They are building companies, launching brands, advising marketing teams, shaping products, and driving sales on social platforms. As their influence grows, their role in the business world grows too.

Cannes Lions has changed to match this new reality.

The festival's bigger LIONS Creators program now offers special stages, workshops, networking sessions, and events focused on creators. Outside the official schedule, almost every major platform and consumer brand hosts its own beach house, private dinners, creator lounges, and invite-only events along the Croisette.

For creators, this event is more than just another conference. It is a rare chance to meet Fortune 500 marketers, CMOs, agencies, platform leaders, investors, and other creators in person, all in one place. During the week, deals are made, partnerships start, podcasts are recorded, and new businesses launch.

This is why so many creators are heading to Cannes this year.

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