WHY ATTEND
Event Overview
The rules of creativity are being rewritten. In a world shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, fast-moving technology and shifting consumer expectations, the old playbooks for brand building and storytelling no longer apply. Pressure isn’t stifling creativity, it’s sharpening it.
Join senior marketers, brand leaders and cultural voices for a focused, high-impact session on what this moment demands of creativity and where the biggest opportunities now lie.
From women’s sport as a powerful growth engine for brands, to the risks and rewards of activism, to whether AI is amplifying or destroying creative work, we’ll explore how brands can stay relevant, competitive and memorable.
In a week overflowing with content, this curated session gives you the insights and actionable takeaways you need – in one room, in one afternoon. Hosted by the Financial Times, one of the world’s leading news organisations, it brings editorial rigour, global perspective and independent analysis to the conversations shaping the future of creativity.
Welcome to the Nikkei FT Teahouse - The patterns that shape us
The 2026 Nikkei FT Teahouse at Cannes Lions takes a closer look at the forces shaping society today. Through the lens of Nikkei and FT journalism, the Teahouse explores patterns revealed by data — from the future of work and social media, to the growing impact of polarisation around the world.We invite you to step inside, slow down and take a closer look at the patterns that shape us.
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