The Embassy of Dutch Creativity is the trade mission of the dutch creative industry during the international festival in Cannes.
The objective of the Embassy-platform is to engage with global partners, talent, media and with each other.
plans for 2023
As in previous years, the ambition of the Embassy of Dutch Creativity is to in the midst of all other festival activities – promote the entire Dutch creative industry internationally. In addition, with Amsterdam as the leading capital, it wants to present the Netherlands as the place for business, collaboration and creative talent.
looking back to last year
During the festival week from 20 – 24 June 2022, the Embassy of Dutch Creativity was the place to meet fellow marketing and creative executives from all over the world. Our program looked as follows:
daily Every morning between the Embassy served breakfast for the creative youngsters from RA*W. Over a morning coffee and a croissant they shared their experiences of the festival. Check out the video’s from Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. On a daily basis New Business Radio broadcasted live from the Embassy between 17.00 – 19.00. You can listen to all Cannes episodes here.
monday 20/6 We kicked off the week on Monday. On the first day we met many old peers and also made many new (international) friends. In the afternoon we closed the day with drinks, discussion and reflection. Monday evening we organized the IAA Global Dinner. An evening of dinner, drinks and beachfront merriment.
tuesday 21/6 On Tuesday, it was all about Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in partnership with the World Federation of Advertisers and Creative Equals. The next morning we looked back on the day with Antoinette Hoes. Watch the video.
wednesday 22/6 The leaders of the future met their current predecessors during the Future Bosses lunch hosted by VIA Nederland. In the afternoon Dutch Digital Design discussed the Future of Design Experiences. Wednesday’s sundowners drinks were sponsored by the Advertising Association UK. Check out the Wednesday recap here.
thursday 23/6 In the morning we were all ready for a talk from Yune on how to become more creative. The (typical Dutch) weather threw a spanner in the works. Later PlusPlusOne hosted a session about underrepresented people in the creative industry. For lunch we welcomed the world’s leading trade journalists from the Epica Press Club. In the afternoon there were music matchmaking sessions by Buma Music in Motion and David Snellenberg launched his new book. The week was officially closed with a smashing performance ….
ambassadors
The brands and organizations mentioned below made the Embassy of Dutch Creativity possible previous years:
Adobe, CMOtalk, Sizzer, Massive Music, Fresh Bridge, New Amsterdam Film Company, VIA, Epica, Amp.Amsterdam, TBWA\Neboko, Buma Music in Motion, Dawn, RVO, Sizzer, Advertising Association UK, Marketing Report, Greenfoodlab, Lijm Amsterdam, Alfred Internationaal, N=5, Yune, UM, KPN, Ryff, DEPT, Code d’Azur, MediaMonks, Dentsu Achtung, Amp.Amsterdam, Springbok, IAA, Plus Plus One, TUI, …
partners

The brands and organizations mentioned below supported the Embassy of Dutch Creativity and made it all possible in the previous years:
about
The Embassy is an initiative of ADCN, bvA, DuPho, Dutch Digital Agencies, Dutch Digital Design, IAA Dutch Chapter, IAB NL, VEA.
Do you want to be involved as well? Please send an e-mail to kyra@adbusiness.amsterdam for more details.
Join our community!
where to find us
In 2023 the Embassy of Dutch Creativity will hopefully be located again in the heart of the festival area in Cannes.
But as a first priority, we will need to have enough ambassadors en partners.
Claim your spot as an ambassador or partner for 2023 here.
contact us
If you would like to contact the Embassy of Dutch Creativity, please send us a mail or call Kyra Roest on +31 611303369.
Embassy of Dutch Creativity
The objective of the Embassy-platform is to engage with global partners, talent, media and with each other. The Embassy celebrates Dutch creativity and promotes the Netherlands – with Amsterdam as leading creative capital – as THE place to be for talent, partners and creative businesses.
plans for 2023
The upcoming edition of the Embassy of Dutch Creativity during the advertising festival in Cannes is not yet certain. The organization is currently looking for enough ambassadors and partners to cover the costs. Before March 1, sufficient contributions must have been pledged to allow the 2023 edition to take place. Claim your spot as an ambassador or partner here.
From Monday 19 to Friday 23 June 2023, the Embassy of Dutch Creativity will once again set up camp on the Boulevard de la Croissette in Cannes. As in previous years, the ambition of the Embassy of Dutch Creativity is to in the midst of all other festival activities – promote the entire Dutch creative industry internationally. In addition, with Amsterdam as the leading capital, it wants to present the Netherlands as the place for business, collaboration and creative talent.
Looking back to last year
Last year, the Embassy of Dutch Creativity will be the place to meet fellow marketing and creative executives from all over the world. Our program looked as follows:
daily Every morning between the Embassy served breakfast for the creative youngsters from RA*W. Over a morning coffee and a croissant they shared their experiences of the festival. Check out the video’s from Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. On a daily basis New Business Radio broadcasted live from the Embassy between 17.00 – 19.00. You can listen to all Cannes episodes here.
monday 20/6 We kicked off the week on Monday. On the first day we met many old peers and also made many new (international) friends. In the afternoon we closed the day with drinks, discussion and reflection. Monday evening we organized the IAA Global Dinner. An evening of dinner, drinks and beachfront merriment.
tuesday 21/6 On Tuesday, it was all about Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in partnership with the World Federation of Advertisers and Creative Equals. The next morning we looked back on the day with Antoinette Hoes. Watch the video.
wednesday 22/6 The leaders of the future met their current predecessors during the Future Bosses lunch hosted by VIA Nederland. In the afternoon Dutch Digital Design discussed the Future of Design Experiences. Wednesday’s sundowners drinks were sponsored by the Advertising Association UK. Check out the Wednesday recap here.
thursday 23/6 In the morning we were all ready for a talk from Yune on how to become more creative. The (typical Dutch) weather threw a spanner in the works. Later PlusPlusOne hosted a session about underrepresented people in the creative industry. For lunch we welcomed the world’s leading trade journalists from the Epica Press Club. In the afternoon there were music matchmaking sessions by Buma Music in Motion and David Snellenberg launched his new book. The week was officially closed with a smashing performance ….
ambassadors
Since 2015, the Embassy of Dutch Creativity has been supported by a group of Dutch industry associations, individual agencies and creative service providers. All participants strive for internationalization and support the idea of synergy: together you achieve more than alone. Claim your spot as an ambassador for 2023’s edition here.
Our ambassadors represent the best in the Dutch creative industry, ranging from advertising to digital, design, music and film. Do you think you have what it takes to be an ambassador? Please send an e-mail to
Addikt, Alfred, Boomerang Agency, Born05, BSUR, Code d’Azur, Czar, Dawn, Dotcontrol, 180 Kingsday, Oneshoe, Sizzer, Superhero Cheesecake, WeFilm, XXS, Ogilvy | Social.Lab, Robot Kittens, The Valley, Yune, SMP
partners

The brands and organizations mentioned below supported the Embassy of Dutch Creativity and made it all possible in the previous years. Do you want to be involved in 2023’s edition? Claim your spot as an ambassador or partner for 2023 here.
about
The Embassy of Dutch Creativity is a trade mission of the collective Dutch creative industry and is open for participation by fellow industry partners. The Embassy is an initiative of ADCN, bvA, DuPho, Dutch Digital Agencies, Dutch Digital Design, IAA Dutch Chapter, IAB NL, VEA.
Do you want to be involved in 2023’s edition? Claim your spot as an ambassador or partner for 2023 here.
Join our community!
Make sure to sign-up for our newsletter to keep yourself in the know.
WHERE TO FIND US
In 2023 the Embassy of Dutch Creativity will hopefully be located again in the heart of the festival area in Cannes.
But as a first priority, we will need to have enough ambassadors en partners. Claim your spot as an ambassador or partner for 2023 here.
contact
Embassy of Dutch Creativity
The Embassy of Dutch Creativity is the trade mission of the dutch creative industry during the international festival in Cannes.
The objective of the Embassy-platform is to engage with global partners, talent, media and with each other.
plans for 2023
From Monday 19 to Friday 23 June 2023, the Embassy of Dutch Creativity will hopefully once again set up camp on the Boulevard de la Croissette in Cannes.
looking back to last year
Also last year, the Embassy of Dutch Creativity was the place to meet fellow marketing and creative executives from all over the world. Check out our program of 2022:
daily Every morning between the Embassy served breakfast for the creative youngsters from RA*W. Check out the video’s from Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. On a daily basis New Business Radio broadcasted live from the Embassy between 17.00 – 19.00. You can listen to all Cannes episodes here.
monday 20/6 We kicked off the week on Monday. On the first day we met many old peers and also made many new (international) friends. Monday evening we organized the IAA Global Dinner. An evening of dinner, drinks and beachfront merriment.
tuesday 21/6 On Tuesday, it was all about Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in partnership with the World Federation of Advertisers and Creative Equals. The next morning we looked back on the day with Antoinette Hoes. Watch the video.
wednesday 22/6 The leaders of the future met their current predecessors during the Future Bosses lunch hosted by VIA Nederland. In the afternoon Dutch Digital Design discussed the Future of Design Experiences. Wednesday’s sundowners drinks were sponsored by the Advertising Association UK. Check out the Wednesday recap here.
thursday 23/6 In the morning we were all ready for a talk from Yune on how to become more creative. The (typical Dutch) weather threw a spanner in the works. Later PlusPlusOne hosted a session about underrepresented people in the creative industry. For lunch we welcomed the world’s leading trade journalists from the Epica Press Club. In the afternoon there were music matchmaking sessions by Buma Music in Motion and David Snellenberg launched his new book. The week was officially closed with a smashing performance ….
ambassadors
The brands and organizations mentioned below made the Embassy of Dutch Creativity possible in 2022. Will you do the same in 2023? Click here.
Adobe, CMOtalk, Sizzer, Massive Music, Fresh Bridge, New Amsterdam Film Company, VIA, Epica, Amp.Amsterdam, TBWA\Neboko, Buma Music in Motion, Dawn, RVO, Sizzer, Advertising Association UK, Marketing Report, Greenfoodlab, Lijm Amsterdam, Alfred Internationaal, N=5, Yune, UM, KPN, Ryff, DEPT, Code d’Azur, MediaMonks, Dentsu Achtung, Amp.Amsterdam, Springbok, IAA, Plus Plus One, TUI, …
partners

The brands and organizations mentioned below supported the Embassy of Dutch Creativity and made it all possible in the previous years. Will you join in 2023? Claim your spot now.
about
The Embassy of Dutch Creativity is a trade mission of the collective Dutch creative industry and is open for participation by fellow industry partners. The Embassy is an initiative of ADCN, bvA, DuPho, Dutch Digital Agencies, Dutch Digital Design, IAA Dutch Chapter, IAB NL, VEA.
Join our community!
Make sure to sign-up for our newsletter to keep yourself in the know.
where to find us
In 2023 the Embassy of Dutch Creativity will hopefully be located again in the heart of the festival area in Cannes.
But as a first priority, we will need to have enough ambassadors en partners.
Claim your spot as an ambassador or partner for 2023 here.
contact us
Do you have it all to become an ambassador or partner in 2023? Claim your spot now.
If you would like to contact the Embassy of Dutch Creativity, please send us a mail or call Kyra Roest on +31 611303369.