CANNES LIONS 2012: International festival of creativity opens delegate registration

Anyone wishing to attend Cannes Lions can choose from 3-day, 4-day and full-week registration packages. Dedicated student and young creative packages are also available. All Festival attendees are eligible for the lowest available rates on accommodation with the online accommodation guide offering possibilities for all budgets and preferences; it can be viewed at https://www.canneslions.com/the_festival/accommodation.cfm.

Set to be the busiest Festival to date, delegates will be able to learn and take inspiration from over 50 seminars, 25 forums, 20 workshops, screenings, exhibitions, four awards ceremonies and two galas as well as benefiting from a number of networking possibilities.

NEW: This year we are launching a new stream of content ' Forums. The forums will take place from Monday to Friday, with a different theme every day. The 60 minute forums will be part presentation, part discussion, so are a great way for delegates to interact with speakers and be involved with the content. The five themes for the Forums are Creativity in Mobile Advertising; Creativity in Branded Entertainment; Creative Talent Management; The Creative Future of Media; and Consumer Insights and Understanding People. The full programme will be released at the beginning of March.

NEW: 2012 will see the launch of a brand new Cannes Lions networking opportunity; The Cannes Connect Bar. Open daily throughout the Festival, with a complimentary bar running for a limited time in the evenings, it will provide an opportunity for attendees from across the globe to meet up, network and relax. The Cannes Connect Bar will be situated on the Riviera Terrace of the Palais des Festivals, a unique setting with views over the bay and port of Cannes.

Cannes Lions 2011 was attended by close to 9,500 delegates from 95 countries. Entries will open on 26 January 2012.