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Program
Only on the FreeWheel Main Stage will you get an eclectic mix of leaders, trend setters and unexpected guests having a big picture discussion about the future and why we must innovate and evolve to fulfill our promise of making the impossible, possible!
LET’S KICK OFF THE WEEK
Monday, June 17
05:00PM - 08:00PM
Be ready to take a first step towards #NOWYOUCANNES2019!
Happy Hour
DJ SET, COCKTAILS & LIGHT BITES
We know what you need to power up for the week: the right people to network with, the sound of the waves, great food and music performance by DJ Andrew Carter and percussionists.
The Time is Now!
Tuesday, June 18
09:30AM - 12:00PM
Breakfast & conversations with a talented cast of industry luminaries, celebrating their collective power and propensity to drive change. Hosted by Marcien Jenckes, President, Comcast Advertising.
INTRODUCING “ON ADDRESSABLE”
Opening Keynote
Marcien Jenckes, President, Comcast Advertising discusses what it will take to accelerate TV advertising’s addressable future and why it matters.
- Speakers:
- Marcien Jenckes, President - Comcast Advertising
ALL IN “ON ADDRESSABLE”
PANEL
Hear from key leaders who are unified in their commitment to truly “turn on” addressability!
- Speakers:
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Marcien Jenckes, President - Comcast Advertising
Nicolle Pangis , CEO - NCC
Jamie West, Group Director, Advanced Advertising - Sky Media
BUILT TO LAST: Powerful Partnerships That Go The Distance
BEACHSIDE CONVERSATION
This session unpacks the power behind forging meaningful partnerships that drive sustainable impact, creativity and innovation.
- Speakers:
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Adam Kasper, EVP/MD - iProspect - A Dentsu Aegis Network Company
Armin Molavi, VP/Global Media Strategy - Hilton
The Power of Partners: Addressing Audiences On Their Terms
PANEL
Hear from the leaders behind the OpenAP & EBX consortiums!
- Speakers:
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Farshad Family, Managing Director - Accenture
David Levy, CEO - OpenAP
Mara Negri, Partnerships & Business Development Director - Mediamond
James Rooke, GM - FreeWheel Publishers
Agencies On Addressable
PANEL
Hear from agency leaders as they share their POV on how advertisers and media buyers embrace innovation to create and maintain great brands.
- Moderator:
- Heidi Waldusky, Associate Publisher/General Manager, Marketing & Brand - Adage
- Speakers:
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Rich Astley, Global Chief Product Officer - Finecast
Sean Muzzy, President North America - Cadreon
Jamie Power, COO - Cadent Addressable
NOW WHAT / WHAT’S NEXT
CLOSING
FreeWheel is giving you some clues on how the industry must evolve to fulfill its promise.
- Speakers:
- David Clark, GM - FreeWheel
CONVERSATIONS, COCKTAILS & CONCERT
Tuesday, June 18
05:00PM - 06:00PM
Maria Weaver, Chief Marketing Officer, Comcast Advertising invites you to join us for rose and light bites during beachside conversations with inspiring leaders who’ve disrupted old ways of thinking.
Welcome
OPENING
Maria Weaver hosts a remarkable panel of inspiring leaders.
- Speakers:
- Maria Weaver, Chief Marketing Officer - Comcast Advertising
ONE on ONE with Brendan Gaul, UM Worldwide and Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD
FIRESIDE CHAT
Learnings from a filmmaker/agency creative studio head regarding the power of building brands & storytelling with purpose and passion.
- Speakers:
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Sarah Kate Ellis, President & CEO - GLAAD
Brendan Gaul, EVP, Global Chief Content Officer & Head of UM/J3 Studios - UM Worldwide
WOMEN WHO ARE BOSS
PANEL
The untold stories of women who are driving our industry forward.
- Moderator:
- Claire Atkinson, Senior Media Editor - NBC News
- Speakers:
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Joy Baer, GM - FreeWheel Advertisers
Megan Clarken, Chief Commercial Officer - Nielsen Global Media
Camille Hackney, Chief Partnerships Officer, Atlantic Records & Head of The Global Brand Partnership - Warner Media Group
Pooja Midha, President - TrueX
SUNSET LIVE FEATURING CHLOE x HALLE
Tuesday, June 18
06:00PM - 09:00PM
Rejoice in Chloe x Halle! Two talented sisters who made their names from posting cover songs on Youtube to contributing to Michelle Obama’s foundation official song & performing as Beyoncé’s tour opening act, the superstar who discovered the duo.
Accelerating tomorrow, together!
Wednesday, June 19
09:30AM - 12:00PM
Thomas Bremond, GM, FreeWheel, International, hosts breakfast & conversations with partners, peers, and unexpected guests, singularly focused on the power of partnership and collaboration.
WELCOME
Opening Keynote
How can we accelerate the future of premium video advertising together?
- Speakers:
- Neil Smith, GM - FreeWheel Markets
Making Measurement Meaningful
PANEL
This dynamic dialogue with influential measurement partners, agency leaders & content owners focuses on why measurement is key to TV’s addressable future...
- Moderator:
- Kerry Flynn, Reporter - Digiday
- Speakers:
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Bill Livek, Vice Chairman & Advisor to the CEO - Comscore
Claudio Marcus, GM, Data Platform - FreeWheel
Audrey Steele, Sales Research, Insights & Strategy - Fox
Eric Zuncic, Chief Strategy Officer - DDB North America
When Purpose Meets Passion: A Conversation With Participant Media
Beachside Conversation
In this session, Participant discusses how they use storytelling on screens big and small to create lasting impact around today’s most important issues.
- Speakers:
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David Linde, CEO - Participant Media
Shabnam Mogharabi, Co-founder, General Manager - SoulPancake
Accelerating TV’s DATA-DRIVEN Future: A Conversation With Blockgraph
PANEL
How do we solve fragmentation of audiences, inventory, and delivery data key challenge to achieve scale in addressable TV?
- Speakers:
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Lindsey Clay, CEO, Thinkbox & President - Global TV Group
Rob Klippel, SVP Advanced Advertising Products - Charter
Jason Manningham, GM, Blockgraph - FreeWheel
John Paul, Managing Director, Emerging Business - Liberty Global
WHAT’s NEXT
CLOSING
Why embracing change is key to success?
- Speakers:
- Thomas Bremond, GM, International - FreeWheel
DRIVE ME CRAZY
Wednesday, June 19
08:00PM - 02:00AM
Join our legendary mid-week beach party to dance the night away to the rhythm of our surprise pop star. You don't have enough fingers to list the number of surprises we have in store for you that night but a little birdie told us it's going to glow.
FREEWHEEL GLOW PARTY
DRIVE ME CRAZY
Tonight is the night of our "DRIVE ME CRAZY" party. We'll provide you with performing arts: such as a famous British singer, a funky DJ set & neon hip hop dancers!
GOODBYE & GOOD VIBES
Thursday, June 20
05:00PM - 08:00PM
Now you can... be the sunshine!
Happy Hour
END OF WEEK ANIMATIONS
Join us for an epic sunset happy hour and be transported by the vibes of the inspirational and multifaceted DJ ORELL.
Enjoy #NOWYOUCANNES2019 in
Only on FreeWheel Main Stage! @MsMariaWeaver will host beach-side conversations with leaders from various industries who disrupt old ways of thinking, reinvent their futures & empower the next generation of innovators. Concert will follow! https://cannes.freewheel.tv/ #CannesLions
Where to find us?
- Plage du Goéland
- Boulevard de la Croisette
- Cannes, France