Women Inspiring Network expands climate focus with return to Cannes 2026

MUMBAI: As climate concerns rise and artificial intelligence reshapes industries, one network is bringing both conversations to the same table. Women Inspiring Network is set to return to Cannes this June while expanding its climate-focused agenda through a dedicated presence at London Climate Action Week 2026, underscoring the growing overlap between business, sustainability, technology and culture.

The organisation will host the latest edition of the WIN Lounge on 25 June at Hotel Martinez during Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026. The gathering is expected to bring together leaders from advertising, media, technology, business, philanthropy and culture for a day of discussions, networking and collaboration.

This year’s programme reflects some of the biggest themes shaping boardrooms and creative industries alike. Sessions will explore the relationship between profitability and sustainability, the impact of artificial intelligence on creativity, evolving consumer expectations, leadership influence and the changing role of brands in society. Topics include “The Planet + Profit: The Brand Growth Remix”, “AI + Imagination: The New Creative Power Duo”, and “Clicks to Commitment: Making Brands That Move People”.

Before the spotlight shifts to Cannes, WIN will take its conversations to London through an exclusive roundtable during London Climate Action Week 2026 on 22 June. The event, themed “Capital, Culture & Climate: Rewiring Influence for a Regenerative Future”, will bring together leaders from business, investment, policy and sustainability to discuss how organisations can balance growth with long-term environmental responsibility.

Speaking about the twin engagements, Women Inspiring Network founder and curator Stuti Jalan said, “The future will not be shaped by any one sector, leader, or idea alone. It will be shaped at the intersection of capital, creativity, climate, technology, and human connection. Through the WIN Talks round table at London Climate Action Week and WIN Lounge at Cannes 2026, we are bringing together visionary voices to challenge perspectives, build unlikely collaborations, and explore solutions to the opportunities and challenges of our time.”

She added that WIN was founded on the belief that purposeful conversations can become catalysts for meaningful change and create long-term impact across industries.

The Cannes event will feature an extensive line-up of global executives and thought leaders. Speakers include representatives from Nielsen, McCann India, E.L.F. Beauty, Ipsos and De Beers Group, alongside founders, creative leaders and marketing strategists from across the globe.

Meanwhile, the London roundtable will be opened by SUN Group vice-chairman Uday Khemka and will feature discussions with leaders from organisations including ServiceNow, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT.

Beyond June, WIN plans to continue the conversation through a series of international gatherings, including events during Climate Week New York in September and the week of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2027 in Davos in January 2027.

As business leaders grapple with rapid technological change and mounting sustainability challenges, WIN is positioning itself at the crossroads of both. By bringing climate, creativity and leadership into the same conversation, the network hopes to turn ideas into action and influence into impact.