The Cannes Toast: A Marketing Leadership Breakfast

Tuesday,

June

23

, 2026

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8:15am

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9:30am

Join Index Exchange and a select group of marketing leaders for an intimate breakfast gathering on Tuesday morning in Cannes.

Hosted in our suite, The Cannes Toast is a moment to gather, reconnect, and celebrate alongside the marketers, partners, and peers behind the activations, ideas, and collaborations shaping the week.

No stage. No programming. Just breakfast, conversation, and a toast to the people and partnerships that bring the Croisette to life each year.

We’d love to spend the morning together. RSVP soon as space is intentionally limited.

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Schedule time with the Index team to explore how we can create long-term value together. We’re looking forward to connecting!

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Exceptional standards in action

We’re excited to be in Cannes, joining the industry’s leading voices shaping the future of media.

At this year’s festival, we’re showcasing the latest advancements across the Index Exchange platform—including Index Cloud, our new infrastructure layer that brings intelligence directly inside the exchange, closer to the point of transaction.

Programmatic is at an inflection point. As decisioning moves closer to the impression, the open internet is evolving into a more performant and efficient ecosystem, closing the gap with walled gardens while remaining transparent and open by design.

Join us in Cannes to explore what’s next.

Additional programming

Monday, June 16

5 – 6:30 pm

EU Customer Happy Hour

Index invites our EMEA customers and partners to an exclusive networking happy hour in our suite!

Index Suite
3 Boulevard de la Croisette
3rd floor – Apartment 300
Cannes, 06400

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Tuesday, June 17

11 am

FEMtor: Redefining Power, Access, and the Women Who Create It

Index CMO Lori Goode joins a panel exploring the rise of FEMtorship—what it means to sponsor, elevate, and advocate for women at every level. The conversation will cover how to formalize FEMtor relationships, measure their impact, and shift company culture from advice to access.

The Haven by HUMAN
2 Rue des Serbes

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Tuesday, June 17

12 pm

Beyond the Buzz: Understanding How the Next Era of Curation is Reshaping Advertising

Index joins a panel of industry leaders to explore the strategic value of curation—what’s driving impact today, where investment is headed, and how advertisers can stay ahead in a shifting landscape.

Mondrian Hotel, 45 Bd de la Croisette
Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Tuesday, June 17

1 pm

Prebid SDK 3.0: Powering Transparent Monetization for In-App and Gaming Publishers

Index’s SVP of product, Mike McNeeley, joins leaders from Verve, Sigma, and Anzu to explore how the latest Prebid SDK release supports gaming and mobile-first publishers.

Le Rooftop
67 Boulevard de la Croisette
Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06400

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Wednesday, June 18

10 am

CTV IRL: Croisette Confessions on Revenue, Reach & ROI

Join Index CMO Lori Goode for a candid discussion on the state of streaming TV—what’s working, what’s not, and what’s ahead. The session will explore practical strategies for driving revenue and results across the ecosystem.

Mondrian Hotel, 45 Bd de la Croisette
Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Wednesday, June 18

12 pm

Unlocking the Next Frontier in Programmatic: Closed-Loop Supply-Side Optimization

Index SVP of Product Mike McNeeley joins a panel exploring three key trends shaping the future of programmatic: the rise of high-quality supply-side data, the growth of containerized algorithms, and the emergence of closed-loop supply-side optimization powered by edge and agentic AI.

21 Rue du Commandant André, Cannes

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Wednesday, June 18

5 – 6:30 pm

Index and TWIPN

Happy Hour

Join us at the Index Exchange suite for a happy hour and a chance to connect with TWIPN members.

Index Suite
3 Boulevard de la Croisette
3rd floor – Apartment 300
Cannes, 06400

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Your Hosts

Lori Goode

Chief Marketing Officer

Lexie Hewitt

Senior Director, Communications

Daniel Perez

Vice President, Brand Marketing

Connect with us across Cannes

Join us at thought-leadership sessions and partner events throughout the week—where we’re helping shape the conversations driving the future of media.

Tuesday, June 17 • 11 am

The Haven by HUMAN
2 Rue des Serbes

FEMtor: Redefining Power, Access, and the Women Who Create It

Index CMO Lori Goode joins a panel exploring the rise of FEMtorship—what it means to sponsor, elevate, and advocate for women at every level. The conversation will cover how to formalize FEMtor relationships, measure their impact, and shift company culture from advice to access.

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Wednesday, June 18 • 1 pm

The Haven by HUMAN
2 Rue des Serbes

Plenary Session

Speaker presentation by our Co-Founders Timothy Staples and Jeffrey Hunt.

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Thursday, June 19 • 2 pm

The Haven by HUMAN
2 Rue des Serbes

Roundtable Discussion: “What Makes an Effective Virtual Event?”

“What Makes an Effective Virtual Event?” is a roundtable panel, hosted by moderator Leslie Patel.

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Our hub in Cannes

Connect with our team, enjoy great conversation, light bites, and chilled rosé as you escape the Cannes heat.

Suite hours:

8:30 am – 4 pm

June 22 – 25

Index Exchange Suite

We'll see you in Cannes

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Standards for safe and inclusive environments

At Index Exchange, we believe exceptional standards begin with how we treat one another. We ask all attendees to help us create an environment that is safe, respectful, and inclusive for everyone. You can review our full Standards for Safe and Inclusive Environments here.

Please be aware that the Index Exchange team will be taking photographs and video in public areas of the event. Your image and the sound of your voice may be recorded. We may use such media in our materials, newsletters, or social media. If you prefer not to be featured on our social media or other channels, simply email us at events@indexexchange.com.