The 54th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival is the only annual gathering of the world's advertising, creative, direct marketing, interactive, film, radio, media, sales promotion and marketing communities.

Networking capital

Up to 8,000 industry figures from 75 countries meet at the Festival to absorb and learn from the best in international advertising, creativity and marketing communications, attend cutting-edge seminars and network in Cannes.

The world’s best advertising

During the Festival week, participants can absorb over 22,000 ads in film, press, outdoor, interactive, radio, media, direct marketing and sales promotion.

Highly coveted awards

In most cases, the winning ads are awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze Lions. The Grand Prix are awarded to the best of the Gold Lions. Other awards include Agency of the Year, Media Person of the Year, the Palme d'Or, Direct Marketing Agency of the Year, Interactive Agency of the Year and the Titanium award.

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