Publicis Worldwide is delighted to announce that two of the world's leading chief executives will discuss the future of the communications industry at the 2009 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.

In the first of an annual series of one to one interviews held at the Cannes Festival, "Maurice Lévy Invites..." Eric Schmidt, chairman and CEO of Google, will answer questions posed by Maurice Lévy, chairman and CEO Publicis Groupe, about key issues of the day and how Google sees the future.

Topics to be tackled include the renaissance of entrepreneurship during recession and how to turn crisis into opportunity.

The event is hosted by Publicis Worldwide, part of Publicis Groupe.