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JUNE 20th - ZCannes Programming
9:30 AM
Breakfast and Pass the Mic Fireside
Welcome and Breakfast begins.
An impactful fireside to kick off the day talking about the importance of centering diverse young voices especially in places that are historically gate-kept like Cannes Lions! Start off our day with a burst of energy and purpose to center the values that bring us all together.
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Featuring Chelsea Miller and Kahlil Greene
10:30 AM
ZCONfrontation
This is the moment for older generations to question and challenge the dichotomy of Gen Z rhetoric and real life habits! Execs in the crowd can take the mic to challenge and guide the Gen Zers in the room for a truly intergenerational experience.
Hosted by Ziad Ahmed, Olivia Frary, Nate Jones, and Shaina Zafar
11:00 AM
The Intersection of Creativity and Community
Delve into the dynamic relationship between creativity and community in the digital age with three of Gen Z’s favorite creatives as they come together to share personal insights on how they define creativity and foster community online. Attendees will gain practical advice on leveraging Gen Z's creativity to cultivate meaningful online communities, enhancing brand resonance and connection in today's digital landscape.
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Featuring Robyn Delmonte, Noah Miller and Joe Ando
11:30 AM
Live Interviews With Selected ZCannes Guests
Live interviews and audience engagement!
Hosted by Fannita Legett
12:00 PM
Lunch
TikTok creators continue to build platforms that celebrate authenticity by sharing their truths and connecting with their communities.
Lunch Hosted by TikTok
1:00 PM
Building Communities On TikTok
Hear from creators and the TikTok team on how to de-stigmatize important conversations, how to navigate showing up as your authentic self online, and how to utilize in-app tools to grow your audience while maintaining balance in your content creation journey.
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Featuring Tefi Pessoa and Kim Farrel
1:35 PM
Every Second Counts: Traditional Media in the Digital Age
Hear from producers and entrepreneurs who are endeavoring to not only create content for the next generation but through that, bridge the gap between traditional entertainment and social media. Learn how TikTok plays a role in providing opportunities and can be a catalyst for companies and careers.
Featuring Josh Richards and Adam Faze
2:00 PM
How To Make Your Influencer Marketing Go As Smoothly as Possible
Interested in which brands are getting it right with Gen Z? Hear straight from the source on how brands can better work with creators, turn one-off partnerships into long-lasting relationships, and the future of the creator economy.
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Featuring Madeline Argy, Victoria Paris, Serena Kerrigan, Avantika Vandanapu, and Stacy Thiru
3:30 PM
ZEO Panel
Navigating business realities as a 20 something. Meet the diverse young business leaders across industries making an impact, unafraid to ruffle some feathers, and push the envelope.
Featuring Paul Benigeri, Nadya Okamoto, Patrick Finnegan, and Clover Hogan
4:30 PM
Gen Z Creators Building Connections
An in-depth look into the journey of two creators working to build more than just a platform, and how Snapchat helped them not only create a safe space for their online community but also enhanced their relationships with friends, family and the world IRL.
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Featuring Nikki Lilly and Savannah Demers
5:00 PM
ZCONfrontation
This is the moment for older generations to question and challenge the dichotomy of Gen Z rhetoric and real life habits! Execs in the crowd can take the mic to challenge and guide the Gen Zers in the room for a truly intergenerational experience.
Hosted by Ziad Ahmed, Olivia Frary, Nate Jones, and Shaina Zafar