CANNES CANNES AWAY OCNNES what is it like being a jury member in cannes... without being in cannes? we asked our 10 havas jurors to tell us the three things they will miss the most about being on the french riviera for the 2021 edition of the cannes lions international festival of creativity. rachael sansom MANAGING DIRECTOR, RED HAVAS Apart from the obvious (the sun, sea, sand and rosé :)), I will miss the inspiration as it is a totally unique melting pot of ideas and experiences. It’s always a great opportunity to bump into people you haven’t seen for a while, make some new friends and get some new perspectives. The early morning swims in the bay before the madness starts for the day – bliss. darrell nelson GLOBAL HEAD OF CULTURAL STRATEGY, HAVAS APAC If the amount of yelling at case studies I have done so far is anything to go by, I will miss actually discussing the work properly with the other jurors (in the same time zone). The French Riviera weather, which is far more palatable than anotherday of talking at a screen alone in a room for 10 hours. The general creative serendipity that comes with Cannes, both in person format and inspiration format as you bump into people and see work and experience sessions that give you hope for our industry again. gilles fichteberg CO-FOUNDER ROSA PARIS Soaking up the love: every year in Cannes there are tonnes of hugs, everyone falls into each other’s arms and is just so happy to meet up. It is exactly what we need at the moment! The worldwide effect: sharing the passion of what you do with people from all over the world, exchanging different points of view, feeling recharged by everyone’s energy and enthusiasm. The Google beach volley tournament: we have won the tournament every year since it was created! It’s always great fun and a moment of absolute supremacy for Havas :) capucine pierard MANAGING DIRECTOR, HAVAS MEDIA GROUP FRANCE Oh boy… there are so many things I’ll miss about Cannes this year. Here are the three things I dare to tell you! The serendipity: you never know what to expect from Cannes. That’s what makes it! In just a few days, you discover the highlights of the world, the beat of the planet. Senses: Cannes is the kick-off for summer. That first swim of the year in the Mediterranean… And all the fun of being together: laughing with Lorella, dancing at the Havas Café party and jumping off the Martinez pontoon at midnight in an evening dress. But it’s OK, I’m counting on 30 making up for it next year! EPOH