The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced the cohort for the 2026 'See It Be It' programme.

The 2026 cohort selected for this unique learning and development programme includes 20 creatives from 15 markets, with Serbia and South Korea being represented for the first time.

The programme includes mentorship opportunities and private masterclasses with industry leaders, as well as backstage access and sessions tailored to each participant’s career goals.

Representing India on the list is Shreya Arora, creative strategy, Ultrahuman. 

The cohort will be supported by alumni tutors, which includes Leena Gupta, creative and founding member, Talented Agency, India, and Natasha Lashly, founder and ECD, Piña Colada, Venezuela.

Gupta said, “Being part of See It Be It 2025 shifted something fundamental in me. It reminded me that the right room can change the trajectory of a career. Coming back as a Tutor feels like a full-circle moment. I’m excited to hold space for twenty extraordinary women as they question bigger, speak louder, and build braver. If SIBI 2025 taught me anything, it’s that when women see what’s possible, they don’t just rise; they smash the ceiling.”