Eurobest returns to Lisbon

LISBON, PORTUGAL: The 5th Eurobest Festival of Creativity, Europe's leading inspirational, learning and networking event for the advertising and communications industry and the largest annual awards for European creative communications, which this year celebrates 25 years, will be held for the second year in a row in Lisbon, Portugal, on 28-30 November this year.

"Eurobest is unique as a creative festival in that it traditionally moves around Europe from year to year. After the incredible success in Lisbon last year, we have made the decision to stay there another year to allow us to build on the success and to further develop Eurobest into an even greater festival and awards," comments Philip Thomas, CEO of Lions Festivals, organisers of Eurobest.

António Costa, Mayor of Lisbon, commented: "We are very pleased with the decision to organise the fifth edition of Eurobest in the city of Lisbon for the second consecutive time. Lisbon is strongly committed in integrating the Eurobest Festival in the city's strategy for economy and innovation and to make this event a success, not only for Lisbon but also at a global scale."

What's going to be on

Attendees to this year's Eurobest event can expect:
• An outstanding seminar and workshop programme presented by industry thought-leaders discussing and addressing current challenges and developments faced by European agencies,
• The chance to view the latest work that's judged on-site by top creatives and communication professionals,
• The opportunity to network with peers at daily fun and informal evening events,
• To attend the awards to discover the 2012 Eurobest winners and celebrate successes at Eurobest's unique After-Party.
• Other innovations will be announced in due course.

An Integrated Young Creative Competition, exhibitions and screenings of the competing work, a new Young Marketers Academy and the Eurobest Student Academy are other activities and opportunities enjoyed by the Eurobest participants.

In 2011, 1300 delegates from 36 countries congregated in Lisbon to attend Eurobest honouring European creative excellence in communications. Over 4800 entries were judged by eight juries, with 398 Eurobest trophies awarded. Previous Eurobest host cities have been Stockholm, Amsterdam and Hamburg. While Eurobest as a festival was introduced five years ago, the Eurobest awards are celebrating 25 years.

Eurobest is organised by Lions Festivals - www.eurobest.com

Key dates:

Delegate registration open from 19 July 2012
Entries open from 16 August 2012
Entries deadline 21 September 2012
Festival dates: 28-30 November 2012
Eurobest Awards: 30 November 2012