Mia hosted a landmark event at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity titled "New Wave of AI — Innovation in Leadership," held at Cannes Can: Diversity Collective's INKWELL BEACH on June 18, 2024.

The event featured a panel of distinguished speakers including, Sadé Muhammad (Chief Marketing Officer, TIME), Emma Cochrane (North America GenAI Lead, Accenture Song), and Janna Salokangas, Co-Founder and CEO of Mia.

The panel discussion explored the impact of AI on leadership and innovation, aimed at empowering women in the AI industry. Discussions covered the ethical implications of AI, practical applications across industries, and how AI is reshaping leadership.

Janna Salokangas expressed: "We are honored to collaborate with industry leaders at Cannes Lions. This event is a crucial step towards our mission to empower one million women with AI skills by 2030."

The activation was part of Cannes Can: Diversity Collective's ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the creative and technology industries. "Together, we will ensure diverse voices are integral to the development and application of AI and emerging technologies." — Adrianne C. Smith, founder of CC:DC