The 70th edition of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity will take place from June 19-23, 2023.
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced the names of the Jury Presidents who will lead juries to award this year’s Lions and set the global benchmark for excellence in creativity.
Ali Rez, Chief creative officer at Dubai’s Impact BBDO for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan region, will be jury president for Print & Publishing at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Speaking about this years’ jury, Simon Cook, CEO of Lions, said: “These individuals represent the rich spread of exceptional talent from across the full spectrum of the creative industry. The Cannes Lions Jury Presidents play an essential role in upholding the integrity of the Lions as well as setting the creative benchmark for the global industry. We thank them for their unique perspectives, expertise, and experience for the leadership they will bring to the very important task ahead of them.”
Rez added: “The UAE is a place where creativity thrives, and where we believe nothing is impossible. It is a special honour to represent that very spirit of this inspiring country, and the rich heritage of the Middle East, at Cannes Lions as Jury President. I hope this announcement will pave the way for many more people from the region to lead juries in the future at this most prestigious of awards.”
Cannes Lions takes place from June 19-23 and will provide an annual forum for the global industry to address the most pressing issues that they and the world are facing today. Registration to attend Cannes Lions opens on January 12 and awards submissions open on January 19.
