ICAS Global Think Tank Session – Cannes 2025
From Innovation to Integrity: A Deep Dive into the Ethics of AI-Powered Advertising
📅 Tuesday, 17 June 2025
🕝 14:30 – 16:00
📍 Croisette Beach Hotel (MGallery – Accor), Cannes
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the advertising landscape, questions around ethics, accountability, and integrity are taking center stage. The ICAS Global Think Tank invites you to a thought-provoking session during Cannes 2025, exploring the ethical implications of AI in advertising and what it means for the future of the industry.
A Conversation That Matters
Hosted by Guy Parker, President of the ICAS Global Think Tank, the session will feature guest speaker Steven Sidley, Professor of Practice at the Johannesburg Business School where he is a leading voice in AI and crypto technologies.
Together, Guy and Steven will discuss two forthcoming Think Pieces from the ICAS AI working group:
- “Beyond Simple Labelling” by Konrad Shek
- “AI in Advertising: Governance, Regulation and Other Troubles” by Steven Sidley
The discussion will spotlight key themes from Steven Sidley’s contribution, which offers a sweeping analysis of the challenges and opportunities AI presents.
Why Attend?
This session is designed to inspire meaningful dialogue among regulators, advertisers, academics, and tech experts. Whether you’re deeply involved in AI integration or just beginning to explore its impact, this event offers a unique space to reflect, debate, and shape a more ethical future for advertising.
Open to all – Whether you’re curious, concerned, or simply keen to exchange ideas with fellow Think Tank members and guests, your voice is welcome.
🔗 Register now!
Calendar invites will be sent to all registered participants closer to the event.
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