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Cannes Conversations

From the Samba Media Intelligence Lounge

Cannes Conversations is an exclusive video series from the Samba Media Intelligence Lounge in Cannes.

Join industry leaders as they explore the future of advertising, data, and creativity — powered by real signals, intelligent
insights, and the people shaping what’s next.

SAMBA SESSIONS FROM CANNES 2026

THE AD TECH TAX ON TRIAL
AI AGENTS ARE BUYING YOUR MEDIA
GEN AI AND CREATIVITY

INTERVIEWS AT CANNES 2026

ASHWIN NAVIN • CEO + CO-FOUNDER • SAMBA
ALYSON SPRAGUE • VP MEASUREMENT PRODUCTS • SAMBA
LAURA MARTIN • MANAGING DIRECTOR, SENIOR MEDIA ANALYST • NEEDHAM

SAMBA TV AT CANNES 2025

ASHWIN NAVIN • CEO + CO-FOUNDER • SAMBA TV
BEAU ORDEMANN • VP, HEAD OF ADVANCED TV SALES & STRATEGY • YAHOO
MONTE LUTZ • CMO • SAMBA TV
ALYSON SPRAGUE • VP, MEASUREMENT SCIENCE • SAMBA TV
ROBERT SPRATLEN • SVP MARKETING ACQUISITION AND CAMPAIGN SERVICES • PARAMOUNT
NICK FAIRBAIRN • VICE PRESIDENT, GROWTH MARKETING • CHIME
MATT SATTEL • SCHIEF REVENUE OFFICER • OPENX
JORGE RUIZ • GLOBAL HEAD OF MARKETING SCIENCE • TIKTOK
JENNIFER PELINO • CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER + PRESIDENT • SPORTS INNOVATION LAB
EMILY KING • EVP, MARKETING STRATEGY, MEDIA & DIGITAL • FOX
ALEX FELDMAN • SVP, PRODUCT & INNOVATION • HAVAS
RITU LAKHANPAL • GLOBAL MANAGING PARTNER • IPG MEDIABRANDS
SIMON CRUNDEN, CEO, THE FREETHINKING GROUP