The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the global benchmark for the creative communications industry, has officially opened its doors to entries for its 2024 edition. This prestigious awards program recognizes and celebrates the best creative work from around the world across various mediums and disciplines.

This year, the festival will feature a total of 30 categories across various tracks, including Brand Experience & Activation, Creative Business Transformation, Creative Data, Creative Effectiveness, Creative Strategy, Creative B2B, Creative Commerce, Design, Digital Craft, Entertainment Lions (For Gaming, Music and Sports) , Film Craft, Film, Health & Wellness, Pharma, Industry Craft, Media, Outdoor, Print & Publishing, PR, Radio & Audio, Social & Influencer, Sustainable Development Goals, Innovation, Entertainment, Direct, Glass: The Lion for Change and Titanium.

For the first time, the 2024 Cannes Lions will introduce a new category dedicated to recognizing the best creative work within the luxury and lifestyle sectors. This category will reward campaigns that demonstrate innovative and effective ways of engaging with consumers in this highly competitive market.

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is not just about awards. It’s also a platform for learning and inspiration. This year, the festival is launching an “Open Call for Content” initiative that invites individuals and organizations to contribute educational content related to the creative industries.

The selected content will be featured on the Cannes Lions website and social media channels, providing valuable resources for aspiring and established creatives alike.

Awards submission for the 2024 Cannes Lions Awards open on 18 January 2024. The eligibility period for Cannes Lions 2024 will be 11 Feb 2023 – 11 April 2024. To submit your work for consideration in the 2024 Cannes Lions, visit the official website at https://www.canneslions.com/ and follow the instructions.

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity will take place from June 17th to 21st, 2024, in Cannes, France. The festival will host a series of inspiring talks, workshops, networking events, and award ceremonies, offering an unparalleled opportunity for creative minds to connect and celebrate the power of creativity.