Terry Savage, chairman de Cannes Lions
Lions Innovation, the specialist two-day event taking place as part of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, has today announced the 2017 juries for the Innovation and Creative Data Lions.Drawn from some of the biggest names in the technology, innovation and creative sectors, the Lions Innovation juries will view and award pioneering technological creativity.Led by Jury President, Susan Lyne, President and Managing Partner at BBG Ventures, the jury for the Innovation Lions will set new benchmarks for ground-breaking technology and problem solving. Together, the jury will analyse standalone technological solutions including tools, products, models, platforms, and look at creative campaigns using new tech.“Lions Innovation is the event where groundbreaking applications of creativity in technology are demonstrated. It’s a breeding ground for new ideas to be fostered and exchanged, where partnerships are formed which will propel the industry into the future” said Terry Savage, Chairman at Cannes Lions.The first speakers in the world-class content programme have also been announced: Writer, Director, Producer and Actor, Peter Berg together with INNOCEAN USA and VRLIVE will showcase the technology behind Hyundai’s acclaimed Super Bowl TV spot; and Actress, Jessica Alba joins Brit + Co Founder Brit Morin on stage to examine female entrepreneurship in the tech industry. Together they will explore what success looks like, how to leverage tech investment and how to build a successful brand online.