Welcome to Dubai Lynx 2019

Dubai Lynx is where MENA's creative industry sets the bar for creative excellence.

In 2019, the festival becomes a focused, two-day event dedicated to inspiration and insight, followed by an awards show. Both bring together top creatives, the world’s best brands, fledgling start-ups and everyone in between to learn, network and celebrate creativity in communications.

Awards entry deadline extended to midnight GST, 21 February 2019.

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ROB REILLY

Global Creative Chairman
McCann Worldgroup

HESSA ALSUDAIRY

Creative Director
J. Walter Thompson KSA

VICTOR KNAAP

Main Monk & CEO
MediaMonks

TAMARA HOWE

Chief Content Officer
EMEA Vice Media

SCOTT GOODSON

CEO
StrawberryFrog

SUSAN JAIN

Chief Marketing Officer
IBM

CAITLIN RYAN

Regional Creative Director, EMEA
Facebook and Instagram

PIYUSH PANDEY

Chief Creative Officer Worldwide
Ogilvy

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The two-day festival brings together MENA's entire creative industry, from the region's most senior and influential decision-makers to emerging new talent. It takes place from 11 – 12 March 2019 in Dubai.

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The Lynx is MENA's most coveted award for creative excellence and winning one puts you at the forefront of the region's marketing communications industry. Awards entries opens on 23 November and the winning work will be announced at the Dubai Lynx Awards show on 13 March 2018.

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Take your startup to the next level

Ten startup companies will participate in the Startup Hub at Dubai Lynx in March. Your communication-related startup could be one of them. You'll get first-rate mentoring from industry leaders and complimentary festival passes. Apply now to take part and your pitch could win you passes to attend the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity 2019.

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See It Be It is coming to Dubai Lynx in 2019, offering a career-uplifting opportunity for ten women working in the communications industry.

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Use the power of Snapchat's augmented reality capabilities and enter THINK WITH AR for a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles, CA to visit Snap Inc.

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“I’d rate the Dubai Lynx as the best creative event in the MENA region. There’s the right blend of local and international, of creativity and insights to get everyone in the industry (or wanting to enter the industry) thinking about how they can create better campaigns.”

Alex Maalouf

Corporate Communications - IMEA, P&G

Young talent can develop and thrive at Dubai Lynx. Gain experience and industry recognition through a raft of opportunities, including the Young Lynx Competitions, the Student Awards and the MBC initiatives.

See the winners crowned at the Students Awards Presentation on Tuesday 11th March 2019 at the Festival.

Students Awards

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