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BECAxCannes 2026
June 21, 2026
BECA x CANNES
In 2026, BECA marked its fifth consecutive appearance at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. 8 Future Leaders earned the opportunity to attend the prestigious festival and present on the global stage. As winners of BECA’s Cannes competition, they earned the opportunity to attend the 2026 festival through their award-winning group presentations on the evolving role and impact of AI in marketing.
This year’s presence was even more special, as BECA Members served as jurists and guest speakers, further showcasing the growing influence of BECA’s community in shaping the future of marketing and creativity.
BECA Cannes Competition Winners C’28:
- Alex Smith, Senior Analyst, UPS
- Bryan Smith, Senior Manager Skymiles Member Marketing, Delta Airlines
- Deco Sabo Bueno, Marketing Director, Pain Innovation, Kenvue
- Dorian Davis, Manager Advertising & Marketing, Deloitte
- Frederick Adenuga, Senior Consultant, Deloitte
- Kamaria Morgan, General Manager Integrated Media, Delta Airlines
- Karen Damoah Wilson, Senior Manager, Communications, Verizon
- Meheret Morrison, Senior Consultant Customer & Commercial Strategy, Deloitte
A Week of Impact
From meaningful conversations to unforgettable experiences, BECA Future Leaders embraced every opportunity throughout the week. At the Deloitte + BECA lunch, they connected with accomplished marketing executives and exchanged ideas with leaders across the industry. At Meta Beach, BECA member Judy Toland, VP of Global Audience Marketing at Meta, welcomed the delegation for an afternoon of networking, innovation, and insights into the evolving digital marketing landscape. At the LinkedIn Black Joy Brunch on Microsoft Beach, BECA Founder & CEO Jerri DeVard joined LinkedIn Chief Marketing Officer Jessica Jensen for an inspiring fireside chat on leadership, purpose, and creating pathways for the next generation of marketing talent. The week was capped off with an unforgettable private session with Oprah Winfrey, whose generosity, wisdom, and encouragement left a lasting impression on the Future Leaders.
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