Unmissable 3-Day Content Programme At Dubai Lynx 2013

The Dubai International Festival of Creativity, MENA’s principal awards for creative communications and the industry’s premier annual platform for learning, inspiration and networking, will in just two weeks, bring together an outstanding and world-class line-up of international and regional speakers to address MENA’s creative community.

Delegates will enjoy an exceptional and engaging programme of topical seminars and motivating master-classes covering subjects such as the Mobile revolution, marketing to multicultural populations, women and the Internet, consumer behaviour and creative change.

Included in this year’s exceptional speaker line-up of top industry leaders, social media experts and high-profile personalities are:

Ali Mostafa, the Gulf’s first film director of international standing

Brothers Peyman and Mohammed Parham Al Awadhi, Co-Founders of gourmet shawarma brand Wild Peeta, UAE

Daina Middleton, Global CEO, Performics

Daniel Andrade, Creative Lead, Creative Services EMEA, Google

Danny Searle, Vice Chairman, BBDO Asia and Chairman, BBDO Singapore

Erik Vervroegen, International Creative Director, Publicis Worldwide

Ian Haworth, Global Chief Creative Officer, UK Chairman, RAPP

Jose Miguel Sokoloff, President, Lowe Global Creative Council and Co-Chairman, CCO, Lowe SSP3 Colombia

Julian Boulding, Founder and President, thenetworkone, UK

Gian Carlo Lanfranco, Senior Creative at Fred & Farid Paris

Mark D’Arcy, Director of Global Creative Solutions, Facebook

Mike Wiese, Director of Branded Entertainment, JWT New York

Morihiro Harano, Creative Director and Founder, Mori Inc., Japan

Ross McAuley, Vice President of Brand Marketing, Jumeirah Group

Sonal Dabral, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, DDB Mudra Group India

Sylvia Vitale Rotta, Chief Executive Officer, Team Creatif Group, France

Wissam Shawkat, Calligrapher and Designer, UAE

Dedicated screening areas and exhibitions of the work presented at this year’s Dubai Lynx awards will showcase the best creative advertising and communications in the region across all disciplines providing additional insight and inspiration for attendees.

„This year we have an exceptional group of global and local speakers who will share their experiences, expertise and discuss current industry issues vital for the continuous development of the business. With MENA’s art directors, creatives, copywriters, media agency executives, account managers, agency heads, producers, publishers, broadcasters, directors, marketers and CEO’s facing challenges both on a global and regional level, Dubai Lynx is the place to learn, debate and be inspired in a unique environment,“ says Philip Thomas, CEO of Lions Festivals.

Further information on the festival programme as well as how to register to attend can be found at www.dubailynx.com. The Dubai International Festival of Creativity takes place 10-12 March and will culminate with the Dubai Lynx Awards on 13 March.

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 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/…

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