Latino US Day | Cannes 2026

Latino US Day | Cannes 2026

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P&G Session: Marketing in The Age of Artificial Intelligence

2 de julio de 2026

During the third edition of Latino US Day at Cannes Lions 2026, organized by Advertising Week LatAm powered by PRODU, the program featured networking sessions, panel...

Numatec Session: Brands Must Use AI to Amplify Human Truths

2 de julio de 2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming marketing at unprecedented speed, but the future of creativity will still depend on human insight. That was the central message...

Dailymotion Session: CTV and the future of premium video experiences

2 de julio de 2026

Connected TV is no longer just another media channel—it is becoming the backbone of a more intelligent, measurable and integrated marketing ecosystem. That was the...

Sama Session: The Hispanic Market as a Signal of Growth

2 de julio de 2026

The Hispanic consumer has become one of the strongest drivers of business growth in the United States, yet marketing investment continues to lag behind that reality....

Founders Session: Turning Grief Into a Movement for Change

2 de julio de 2026

At a festival dominated by conversations about brands, technology, and artificial intelligence, the Founders session “The Generation We Can’t Afford to Lose” brought...

Publicitarias Session: Latinas in the Spotlight

2 de julio de 2026

During the third edition of Latino US Day at Cannes Lions 2026, PRODU invited Publicitarias to lead a conversation on cultural intelligence and diversity in the...

Circulo Creativo USA Session: The Freedom to Create Viral Ideas

2 de julio de 2026

There is no formula for making an idea go viral, but there is a common principle behind the campaigns that do: they begin with culture, not with the ambition of chasing...

Sama Session: Culture is Currency

2 de julio de 2026

Inclusion, accessibility and cultural relevance are no longer optional initiatives—they have become essential drivers of business growth. That was the central message of...

The Age of AI

Stacie de Armas of Nielsen: “The Audience Can Detect Inauthenticity in Milliseconds”

2 de julio de 2026

Artificial intelligence can accelerate creativity, but it cannot replace human judgment, according to Stacie de Armas, Chief Content Officer and Vice President of...

Francisco Cárdenas from Avocado From México: “Stop Fearing AI and Start Playing With It”

2 de julio de 2026

Artificial intelligence should be viewed as an opportunity for creativity rather than a source of fear, according to Francisco “Pancho” Cárdenas, director brand and...

Luis Miguel Messianu of MEL: "AI Can Give Us Back the Time to Dream and Create Again"

2 de julio de 2026

As part of the third edition of Latino US Day during the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Luis Miguel Messianu, Founder, President & Chief...

Michelle Cobas of MEL: “Latino US Day Is a Safe Space for the Conversations Cannes Needs”

2 de julio de 2026

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in the creative industry, the challenge is no longer whether to adopt the technology, but how to preserve the...

Creativity & Social Change

Patricia Oliver of Change the Ref: "30 Under 30 Honors the Lives Stolen by Gun Violence"

2 de julio de 2026

Gun violence is not only a public safety issue but a generational challenge that requires collective action, according to Patricia Oliver, co-founder of Change the Ref....

Kahlil Greene, aka 'The Gen Z Historian': “Latinos Hold the Power to Drive Real Change in the U.S.”

2 de julio de 2026

Storytelling has the power to transform activism into cultural impact, according to content creator Kahlil Greene, widely known as The Gen Z Historian. Speaking at...

Tanya de Poli of Founders: “Our Culture Is Family, Sharing, and Action”

2 de julio de 2026

The urgency of youth voices and social impact took center stage at Latino US Day during Cannes Lions 2026, according to Tanya de Poli, Co-Founder and CEO of Founders. De...

Latino Culture

Diana Lozada of Heineken Mexico: "AI Gives Us Better Insights to Build Better Creativity"

2 de julio de 2026

At Cannes Lions 2026, Latino US Day became a vibrant hub for discussing the future of multicultural marketing. Among the key voices was Diana Lozada, Regional Brands &...

Nicolás Álvarez Schiano of Tecate: “We need to bet on human truth to find real consumer insights”

2 de julio de 2026

During the celebration of Latino US Day at Cannes Lions 2026, Nicolás Álvarez Schiano, Senior Brand Manager for Tecate, shared his insights on the evolving landscape of...

Giuliano Stiglitz of Numatec: “AI Needs Trusted Partners, Not Just New Technology”

2 de julio de 2026

During Latino US Day at Cannes Lions 2026, Numatec took center stage to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of technology and storytelling. Participating in the...

Manny Ruiz of Minivela & Brilla Media: “Humans Must Remain the Storytellers”

2 de julio de 2026

As artificial intelligence transforms content production, brands must ensure technology enhances human storytelling rather than replacing it, according to Manny Ruiz,...

John Maxwell of Sangria: "Taste and discernment are the last moat in our advertising industry"

2 de julio de 2026

During the third edition of Latino US Day at Cannes Lions 2026, John Maxwell, CEO of Sangria, emphasized the immense value of spaces that highlight multicultural growth....

Women Leadership

Laura Rovira of Monks: "Design Gets Better When We Listen Beyond Our Own Perspective"

2 de julio de 2026

Making her Cannes Lions debut, Laura Rovira, Associate Design Director at Monks, described her participation in the Publicitarias session “Latinas in the Spotlight: When...

Karo Gómez of Havas HOY: "Culture Starts with Context and Authenticity, Not Trends"

2 de julio de 2026

As brands race to join the latest trends, Karo Gómez, Head of Social Strategy at Havas HOY, believes the industry is asking the wrong question. Instead of wondering what...

Amanda Garcia of LicitaLAB: "There is no single, uniform 'Latino market'"

2 de julio de 2026

During the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026, Latino US Day served as a vital stage for discussing diversity, representation, and technological...

Romina Calcagno of Cosmos: "Diversity Isn't a Trend—It's Better Creativity"

2 de julio de 2026

For Romina Calcagno, member at Publicitarias and founder of Cosmos, attending Cannes Lions reinforced why diversity in creative leadership is more important than ever....

Alita Pereyra of Publicitarias: "Our community is taking a bigger space"

2 de julio de 2026

During Latino US Day at Cannes Lions 2026, Alita Pereyra, Creative & Media Leader of Publicitarias, highlighted the profound impact of representation and cultural...

CTV & MKTG

Lara Krumholz of Dailymotion: "Audience Insights Matter More Than Format"

6 de julio de 2026

During the Dailymotion Session: CTV and the Future of Premium Video Experiences at Latino US Day, Lara Krumholz, SVP – General Manager Latin America of Dailymotion said...

Rafael López de Azua of Coty: "Understanding Culture Is the Smartest Way to Reach Consumers"

6 de julio de 2026

During the Dailymotion Session: CTV and the Future of Premium Video Experiences at Latino US Day, Rafael López de Azua, Global Director of Media Effectiveness &...

Human Connection

Verónica Elizondo of Conill: “You Can’t Engineer Virality—Audiences Decide”

2 de julio de 2026

Viral ideas cannot be engineered—they have to be embraced by people. That was one of the key conclusions shared by Verónica Elizondo, Chief Creative Officer of Conill...

Checha Agost Carreño of Founders: “Backlash Means You Made People Feel Something”

2 de julio de 2026

Creativity needs less fear and more freedom—even if that means embracing controversy. That was the message from Checha Agost Carreño, Founder and Chief Creative Officer...

Christian Mondragón of Casanova//McCann: “Ideas Are Not Just Viral, People Want to Be Part Of It"

2 de julio de 2026

Virality is no longer measured by shares alone—it is defined by participation, according to Christian Mondragón, senior creative at Casanova//McCann and member of...

Beatriz Torres Marín of alma: "Brands Shouldn't Chase Virality—They Should Create Cultural Behavior"

6 de julio de 2026

During the Círculo Creativo Session: The Freedom to Create Viral Ideas at Latino US Day, Beatriz Torres Marín, Executive Creative Director, Digital & Social of alma...

Ale Haro of Círculo Creativo USA: "Latino US Day Gives Our Community the Visibility It Deserves"

6 de julio de 2026

As moderator of the Círculo Creativo Session: The Freedom to Create Viral Ideas during Latino US Day, Ale Haro, co-leader of Círculo Creativo USA, said the conversation...

Hispanic Audience

Alex Miranda of Knock Inc.: “This Is Not Cultural Relevance—It’s Business Performance”

2 de julio de 2026

Hispanic consumers in the United States are not only shaping culture but actively driving economic growth, according to Alex Miranda, Director of Inclusive Marketing at...

Flor Palazzolo of Civil Mafia: "Latino Culture Is No Longer Emerging—It's Leading"

2 de julio de 2026

The Hispanic market is no longer a niche audience but one of the most influential forces shaping the future of business in the United States. That was the central...

Jorge Plasencia of Republica Havas: “Latino Investment Drives Generational Loyalty and Growth”

2 de julio de 2026

Sustainable growth for brands in the United States will increasingly depend on intentional investment in Hispanic consumers, according to Jorge Plasencia, Co-Founder and...

Gisella Fu-Ripp of LatiNation Media: “We Are Multilingual and Multidimensional”

2 de julio de 2026

The U.S. Latino audience represents significant cultural and economic power, yet continues to receive disproportionately low investment from brands, according to Gisella...

The New Currency

Kristian May Stewart of Contender: “Culture Is Not a Short-Term Marketing Tool”

2 de julio de 2026

Brands must move away from treating culture as a transactional tool and instead focus on building long-term cultural proximity, according to Kristian May Stewart,...

Josh Loebner of VML: “Accessibility and Inclusion Is an Invitation, Not a Checkbox”

2 de julio de 2026

Accessibility in advertising should not be treated as a checkbox exercise but as a cultural and creative opportunity, according to Josh Loebner, Global Head of Inclusive...

Carlos Santiago of ANA: “Culture Is Currency, But Still Not Properly Invested In”

2 de julio de 2026

Culture is one of the most powerful drivers of modern marketing, yet it remains significantly underinvested in, according to Carlos Santiago, Executive Vice President of...

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