Cannes Lions will take place as scheduled on 22-26 June ~ subject to guidance from the venue, the World Health Organisation and the French authorities

Cannes Lions will take place as scheduled on 22-26 June, but with the Coronavirus epidemic spreading around the world, the festival organisers, who have just postponed the Dubai Lynx until September, have placed the following cautionary notice on the top of the Cannes Lions website:

Our thoughts are with all those affected by COVID-19 around the world. Our priority at this time is the safety of our delegates and teams – we continue to closely monitor the development of the COVID-19/Coronavirus and any potential impact on our event. We are following guidance from the venue, the World Health Organisation and the French authorities.