EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
21 November 2012 – The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity, the leading creative awards and Festival for the Middle East and Africa region, has opened for delegate registrations.
The Festival, taking place from 10-13 March at the Madinat Jumeirah Dubai, will offer an exceptional three days of content with a packed line-up of seminars given by both global and regional industry leaders. Unmissable networking opportunities will allow delegates to mingle and socialise with fellow industry people while exhibitions and screenings showcasing the best of the region’s work will leave attendees both inspired and motivated. Running alongside this, the Young Lynx Competition will provide the up and coming generation of creative talent the opportunity to showcase their skills. Teams of three will compete to devise an eye-catching integrated campaign which will then be judged by a dedicated jury to decide which team will take home gold.
Elsewhere at the Festival, young talent will be nurtured at the Lynx Academy which offers students a dedicated programme that is tailored to their needs. Leo Burnett will once again join forces with the organisers to form the academy and further to this have committed to work in partnership on the academy for the next three years, therefore cementing the educational and learning values of this unique programme. Commenting on their sponsorship Raja Trad, CEO, Leo Burnett MENA says, “Our partnership with the Dubai International Festival of Creativity and the Dubai Lynx Academy reflects our commitment to helping a new generation acquaint itself with what communication is all about. We believe that young graduates have a major role to play in the future of our business. The Dubai Lynx Academy provides a unique and insightful learning opportunity for students and will help them develop their careers. While the Academy imparts knowledge and training to students, it also helps us identify potential talents that can contribute to the field of communications in the future. Our continued partnership for another three years is a demonstration of our deep commitment to Dubai Lynx’s efforts in this arena.”
Following the Festival, the evening of 13 March will see the Dubai Lynx Awards Ceremony; a must attend event in the industry’s calendar which reveals the results of the jury’s deliberations and sees the cream of creativity celebrated and honoured as the winners are presented with their trophies. Other awards given at the ceremony include Network of the Year, Agency of the Year, Media Agency of the Year and the Lynx Palm Award.
“Dubai Lynx is the region’s annual opportunity to immerse itself in creativity and learn about new innovations, technologies and trends that are currently affecting the industry. It not only reflects the industry through its exhibitions and showcases but drives forward-thinking and development through its seminars and ultimately sets creative benchmarks when the jury reveal the worthy winners,” says Emma Lancaster, Festival Director of Dubai Lynx.
Different delegate packages are available allowing access to the Festival and Awards as well as special Young Lynx, Young Marketers and Student packages which give the opportunity to take advantage of all that Dubai Lynx has to offer but at special discounted prices. Early bird prices are available for anyone registering for the Full Registration Packages before 14 February 2013. Details of the rates as well as information on how to register can be found online at www.dubailynx.com.
The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity 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 partners, Motivate Publishing, the Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity, is held in association with the UAE Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) and with the support of Dubai Media City (DMC). The 6th Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity 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 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, Integrated and Branded Content & Entertainment 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.
About Lions Festivals
Lions Festivals is the organiser of Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and Eurobest as well as co-organisers, with its joint venture partners, of Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity, Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity, Festival of Asian Marketing Effectiveness, and the Digital Asia Festival. www.lionsfestivals.com
Its flagship festival, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, is the world’s leading celebration of creativity in communications. Founded in 1954, the Festival takes place every June in Cannes, France, and brings together professionals in the film, media, technology, PR, design and marketing industries to attend a week-long programme of exhibitions, screenings and talks by worldwide thought leaders. The Festival also awards Lions to the best work of that year across a variety of sectors and media. A Lion is regarded as the most coveted award in the creative communications industry and a global benchmark of excellence. Lions Festivals is powered by Top Right Group. www.i2ieventsgroup.com
About Motivate Publishing
Motivate Publishing is the Middle East’s leading publisher of magazines and books. Motivate’s portfolio comprises of more than 20 market-leading magazines – many of which have independently audited circulations – and over 300 books. With a staff of more than 200 experienced and dedicated professionals, Motivate Publishing is committed to providing editorial excellence, audited circulation and transparent research data across its platform of publications. In addition to partnering Dubai Lynx, Motivate, through its cinema advertising company, Motivate Val Morgan, is also the Official UAE Representative of the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. http://www.motivatepublishing.com/
Key Dates:
Delegate Registration: Open
Entries Open: 9 December
Entries Close: 7 February 2013
Festival Dates: 10–12 March 2013
Dubai Lynx Awards: 13 March 2013
