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Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity 2026

Trade-orientedMid-size
📅 8 October 2026 📍 TBD, Dubai, AE ↗ 🏢 LIONS (Informa plc)

The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity is the leading awards and festival for creative communications in the MENA region, celebrating excellence across advertising, media, and marketing.

Exhibitor mix: Awards entries, winners, jury members, and agency participants via 'The Work' archive. Includes agencies, brands, and production houses.

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Organizer

LIONS (Informa plc)

Subsidiary · London, United Kingdom · Founded 1954

A premier global platform and benchmark for creativity and marketing effectiveness, organizers of the Cannes Lions Festival.

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Why people attend

Gain insights into MENA's creative landscape, network with top regional marketing leadership, and evaluate agency talent through awards shortlists and winners.

Exhibitor categories

Advertising AgenciesMedia AgenciesDigital AgenciesProduction CompaniesBrandsMarketing Technology Providers

Sample matches

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Cloud platform50–200 employeesLondon, UK

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Speakers

47 speakers at Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity

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Olaf van Gerwen

Chuck Studios

"Beyond Finger Lickin’: Designing a Culinary Identity for KFC"

culinary identitybrand strategybehavioral insight
A

Arafa Ahmed

CMO · KFC Middle East

"Beyond Finger Lickin’: Designing a Culinary Identity for KFC"

culinary identitybrand strategybehavioral insight
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"Bypassing the Block: A Cognitive Hack for Instant Creativity"

Bio

Researcher and developer of the Mind Wandering Ideation Method (MWIM).

creativitycognitive scienceideation
C

Chrissie Hanson

CEO · OMD

"The Global Consumer Shift: What the World’s Biggest Brands Are Preparing For"

consumer behaviorbrand strategyglobal marketing
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Lucy Harvey

communications expert

"The Global Consumer Shift: What the World’s Biggest Brands Are Preparing For"

consumer behaviorbrand strategycommunications
A

Ali Rez

Chief Creative Officer · Impact BBDO

"What I learnt from my mess-ups"

cultural contextcreative variety

Also speaking at Spikes Asia 2027

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Tiyale Hayes

Executive VP of Marketing and Audience Development · BET Media Group

"What I learnt from my Mess-Ups"

Bio

Executive VP of Marketing and Audience Development at BET Media Group, breaks down the failures that shaped his career.

leadershipmarketing strategycareer development
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Sara Raffaghello

creative leader

"Neurodiversity at Work: Designing Spaces Where Minds Thrive"

Bio

Creative leader and neurodivergent professional exploring how to create a work environment to help unlock neurodivergent potential.

neurodiversityworkplace cultureinclusive design
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Kaz

"Indie Agencies Are the New Indie Bands"

agency growthcreative identitybranding
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"Indie Agencies Are the New Indie Bands"

agency growthcreative identitybranding
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Mustapha Kassem

Senior Vice-President, Marketing & Communications, Middle East and North Africa · Mastercard

"Deep dives into the mind of a CMO"

marketing strategycreative effectivenessbrand building
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Fabio Tambosi

Senior Vice-President, Global Marketing · ESL FACEIT GROUP

"Esports as the new global sport"

esportsbrand marketingfan engagement
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Gabriel Schmitt

Global Chief Creative Officer · Grey

"Proving the effectiveness of creative work"

creative effectivenessmarketing ROI
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Marie-Claire Maalouf

Chief Creative Officer · Edelman

"Proving the effectiveness of creative work"

creative effectivenessmarketing ROI
D

Donya Abdulhadi

Director of Marketing and Communications · Saudi Ministry of Culture

"Best practices for working with Saudi brands and agencies"

Saudi marketconsumer engagementbrand strategy
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Mohammed Jefri

Chief Marketing Officer · HungerStation

"Best practices for working with Saudi brands and agencies"

Saudi marketconsumer engagementbrand strategy

+ 31 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity?+
Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity takes place on 8 October 2026.
Where is Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity held?+
Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity is held at TBD, Dubai, AE.
Who organises Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity?+
Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity is organised by LIONS (Informa plc).

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