Diversity, Inclusion and Equity

June 21st is a (Tues)Day on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Embassy of Dutch Creativity in Cannes. The work of the creative industry has a major impact on society, clients and agencies have a huge responsibility when it comes to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Our efforts should be manifest in our work, our workforce, our processes and our commitments.

This event is only for international guests , partners and ambassadors of the Embassy of Dutch Creativity. Are you representing a Dutch organization that is not yet a partner or ambassador? Become one and contact Kyra Roest for details.

Program:

09:30 - Embassy of Dutch Creativity open for coffee

10.00-11.00 - Driving transformation: our brand’s story

Moderator: Steph Matthews, Senior Business Director, Creative Equals

Nathalie Lam, Global Head of Sponsorship and Lead DEI Marketing Transformation, Philips

11.00 - 12.00 - Diversity, equity and inclusion in Adland: How are we doing?

Speakers include:

Belinda Smith, Global Diversity Ambassador, World Federation of Advertisers

Jerry Daykin, VP, Global Media, Beam Suntory

Bukola Garry, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, adam&eve DDB

Gary Osifchin, General Manager & CMO Hygiene, Reckitt US

12.00 - 14.00 - LUNCH

Make sure to reserve your seat at the table before Wednesday 15th of June.

14.00 -15.00 - When should brands take a stand on DEI?

Moderator: Ashley Alleyne, Inclusion Consultant, Creative Equals

Tracy Stallard, Global VP, Sports/Entertainment, ABI In-Bev

Jelani Isaacs, Owner New Amsterdam Film Company, Founder PlusPlusOne

Claire Barnett, Executive Director, UN Women

Sara Holt, UK & I Sales and Marketing Director - Midway Merlin Entertainments, Marketing Academy Fellow & Advisor to board at Econsultancy

15:00-16:00 Authentic, inclusive marketing: how to go beyond the tick box?

Many brands are doing ‘representation’, but are they doing it authentically? We seem to have made progress. How can we go beyond?

Moderator: Stephanie Matthews, Senior Business Director, Creative Equals

Tea Uglow, Creative Lab, Google Australia

Jamal Jama, CEO Jama Media, Founder WhatsCulture

Nicole-van-der Burgh, Product owner Skincare and Gifting Unilever, Act2Unstereotype

Jurian van der Hoeven, Strategy/Partner, dawn

16.00 -17.30 - What can we learn from around Globe?

What is working in other markets? How can we cross-share information to scale it? We check in with some of the initiatives going on from around the world.

Moderator: Debbie Tembo, Partnerships Director, Creative Equals

Initiatives & Speakers:

Advertising Association UK - All In Sharon Lloyd Barnes, Commercial Director, Advertising Association UK

Dutch Diversity in Marketing Fund and Foundation Cherille Rookmaker, Co-Chair Dutch Diversity in Marketing Fund and Foundation, Recruitment Coach Result Recruitment

Plus Plus One Jelani Isaacs, Founder PlusPlusOne, Owner New Amsterdam Film Company and Jhelisa Panfred, Strategist @Herc the agency, PlusPlusOne Alumni, Board member RA*W

Diverse Speakers UK, Media for All Dino Myers-Lamptey, Founder The Barber Shop, Board member Media For All, Founder Diverse Speakers.

Outvertising (LGBTQIA+) Jonathan Palmer, Strategy Partner, Trouble Maker, Board Member Outvertising (LGBTQIA+)

ADC Future Females Hannah Johnson, co-founder Future Females ADC Germany, Creative strategy lead Snapchat

Drinks from 17.30 – 20.00 will be sponsored by Ryff.