In 2008, Steve Harrison and David Droga, as well as the likes of JCDecaux, EMAAR and Jumeirah, were among the prominent figures providing food for thought and inspiration, and the 2009 programme promises to be just as impressive.

Expect a world-class seminar programme of pre-eminent speakers. Bob Isherwood, Piyush Pandey, Scott Goodson, Rob Belgiovane, Paul Kemp-Robetson and PJ Pereira are just some of the great industry leaders who will be appearing - visit  Festival Highlights. You'll also find topical workshops, exhibitions and screenings of work competing in the Dubai Lynx Awards.

Some of the best work from Cannes Lions 2008 and Eurobest 2008 will also be exhibited, screened and viewable via interactive kiosks.

The seminars are an unsurpassable learning experience in the company of international creatives and clients at the top of their game. In addition, craft-based workshops provide longer, more intense sessions that get under the skin of industry issues and encourage dialogue with world-class speakers.

Nowhere else will you see such an array of creative talent and it's all included in your delegate fee. Bring your creative team to the Festival and reap the benefits of these unique learning opportunities.

More details on the 2009 Festival Programme coming soon.

Find out more about attending the Festival as a delegate here