Where independent
voices lead.
Last year's Indie Forum was a highlight for many independent agency founders — delivering bold perspectives, lively debate, and the unique energy that only the global indie community can create.
Expect more of the same in 2026: candid conversations, fresh insights, and real value from leaders shaping the future of independent agencies. Two 30-minute panel sessions followed by an hour of networking drinks — the perfect format for honest conversation and real connection.
A dedicated space for the independent community to connect, challenge ideas, share experiences, and celebrate what makes indie agencies special.
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Tickets & Access
The Agenda
Arrival
Arrival
Registration & welcome
Panel One
Earned Media, Dead or Alive?
Moderated by Julian Boulding · President, thenetworkone
30 minutesPanel Two
The Indie Advantage: A Techie Perspective
Tech & AI leaders from the global indie community
30 minutesNetworking
Drinks & Networking
Connect with the global independent agency community
1 hourClose
Event Close
The Panels
Panel One · 15:30
Earned Media, Dead or Alive?
Julian Boulding
Moderator · Panel 1
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Global
Adam Ferrier
Chief Thinker & Founder
Thinkerbell
Sydney, Australia
Jane McDaid
Founder & Head of Creative Innovation
THINKHOUSE
Dublin, Ireland
Aaron Lang
President, MSQ Partners NA
MSQ · RAVEN
New York, USA
Jari Lähdevuori
Executive Creative Director & Partner
SAMY Nordics
Helsinki, Finland
Barby K. Siegel
Global Chief Executive Officer
Zeno Group
New York, USA
Panel Two · 16:00
The Indie Advantage: A Techie Perspectives
Joss Wright-Medhurst
Moderator · Panel 2
Propeller Group
London, UK
Jules Love
Co-Founder
Spark AI
Bath, UK
Monica Chun
President
Acceleration Community of Companies
Alexander Morad
CEO / Founder
Bright Mind Agency / oriiion AI
Sweden
Amir Salim
Founder
ex-Lovable
Sweden
Kalie Moore
CEO & Founder
High Vibe PR · PRCoverage.AI
USA
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Find us in
Cannes.
Venue
Le Club MSQ at Fervor
5 Rue des Frères Casanova, 06400 Cannes, France
Five minutes' walk from the Croisette
Date & Time
Tuesday 23 June 2026
15:30 – 17:30 · Arrival 15:15
Context
During Cannes Lions week
Near the Palais des Festivals, central Cannes
Le Club MSQ at Fervor
5 Rue des Frères Casanova, Cannes
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