26 February 2012 –The Dubai International Advertising Festival, MENA’s premier awards and annual platform for learning, inspiration and celebration for the advertising and communications industry, will offer informal and fun evening networking opportunities for all delegates attending next month’s event.
Every evening, after a busy day of engaging seminars, interactive workshops and viewing inspirational work, Dubai Lynx Festival attendees can catch up with friends and colleagues and meet new contacts at some informal and relaxed social envents.
Sunday 4 March, Fort Island, The Madinat Jumeirah
Welcome and networking drinks, sponsored by The Guardian will be held on Fort Island, located in the centre of a lagoon at the Madinat Jumeirah. The reception will be held after The Guardian’s seminar session ‘New Ways of Telling Stories’.
Monday 5 March, Fort Island, The Madiant Jumeirah
End the day on a high note with a chance to engage with the brightest minds in the industry. The warm Dubai hospitality continues with a social evening sponsored by Vivaki.
Tuesday 6 March, Mahiki Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
The Dubai Creative Club will be hosting a fun evening event at Mahiki, Dubai’s hottest venue.
Wednesday 7 March, Madinat Arena, The Madinat Jumeirah (ticket holders only)
The 2012 Dubai Lynx Awards Ceremony and Dinner, attended by 1400 industry peers, will commence with a drinks reception and dinner followed by the revealing of the Dubai Lynx winners where the best creative work from the Middle East and North Africa will be celebrated and honoured.
When the Awards come to a close, attendees are invited to continue the celebrations at the Official After Party, held at the nearby Madinat Trilogy Nightclub, hosted by Big Kahuna Films.
To facilitate networking and make it more fun, this year the Dubai International Advertising Festival has launched the Lynx Connect App. Powered by Isobar, the app helps users create and collect contacts during the event, with the most active users winning prizes. The Lynx Connect App can be downloaded at www.lynxconnect.me.
“Networking is such an important aspect of the creative communications industry; it’s a chance to exchange ideas, meet new contacts and interact with colleagues. It’s what’s great about this business and makes it tick,” says Emma Lancaster, Dubai Lynx Festival Director. “Through the various networking opportunities on offer, we look forward to seeing the advertising community reunite.”
The Dubai International Advertising Festival takes place from 4-6 March with the Dubai Lynx Awards drawing the Festival to a close on 7 March. To register to attend the Festival or to purchase tickets for the Dubai Lynx Awards, please visit http://www.dubailynx.com/registration/
The Dubai International Advertising Festival is the leading competition and awards for advertising creative excellence in the Middle East and Africa
Presented by Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity together with their regional partner, Motivate Publishing, the Dubai International Advertising Festival is held with the support of Dubai Media City (DMC) and in association with the UAE Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA). The 5th Dubai International Advertising Festival will bring to the Middle East and Africa a series of high-profile seminars, workshops, exhibitions and screenings aimed at giving creative inspiration, learning and networking opportunities to the advertising and allied industries in the region. The Lynx Academy, The Young Lynx Integrated Competition and Networking evenings are additional events enjoyed by participants. The Dubai Lynx advertising awards, which are part of the Festival, will honour creative excellence in Film, Print, Outdoor, Radio, Direct, Promo & Activation, Media, Interactive, Film Craft, Print & Poster Craft, Design, Mobile, PR and Integrated advertising and communications. High-profile international jurors will award the coveted Dubai Lynx trophy to establish the definitive standard for creative excellence in the Middle East and Africa region.
Key Dates:
Delegate Registration: Now Open.
Entries Open: Now Open
Entries Close: 2 February 2012
Festival Dates: 4–6 March 2012, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Dubai Lynx Awards: 7 March 2012, Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
