The CANNES GALA ceremony honoured distinguished figures including Ado, Gavin Wood, and Julie Taymor for their contributions to music, technology, performing arts, and animation. The event also celebrated the work of Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Maverick Space Systems, and LEGO Group, while featuring a cultural performance by Shonosuke Okura and Ryota Hagiwara. A charity auction supported artists with disabilities, reinforcing the gala's mission to promote diversity and inclusion in the creative industries.