AdFest 2025 early bird entry deadline is this Friday 13 December: Regular Deadline – 10 January

This is the final week to access ADFEST 2025’s early bird discount, deadline Friday 13 December. Themed “COLLiDE”, ADFEST 2025 will be held at PEACH, Royal Cliff Hotels Group in Pattaya, Thailand from Thursday 20 – Saturday 22 March 2025.

ADFEST adds a new Lotus category to its Lotus Awards line-up, the Creative Strategy Lotus. The ADFEST Lotus Awards line-up totals 22 Lotus categories that celebrate the region’s best creativity and craftsmanship. The Lotus Awards include Brand Experience Lotus, Commerce Lotus, Creative Strategy Lotus, Design Lotus, Digital & Social Lotus, Digital Craft Lotus, Direct Lotus, Effective Lotus, Entertainment Lotus, Film Craft Lotus, Film Lotus, INNOVA Lotus, Lotus Roots, Media Lotus, Mobile Lotus, New Director Lotus, Outdoor Lotus, PR Lotus, Press Lotus, Print & Outdoor Craft Lotus, Radio & Audio Lotus and Sustainable Lotus.

The Creative Strategy Lotus awards creative problem solving with perceptive insights to devise a creative strategy that enhances that brand. It recognises the crucial roles strategic planning and creative solutions play in the success of a campaign.

The Entertainment Lotus is also expanded to include more Gaming and Sports categories to recognise the increasing involvement of gaming and sports in brand communications.

The deadlines for ADFEST 2025 Lotus Awards Entry Submissions
Early Bird Deadline: Friday 13 December 2024
Regular Deadline: Friday 10 January 2025

For more information on the ADFEST 2025 Lotus Awards, click here for the Entry Kit.

ADFEST is a non-profit-making entity that believes passionately in its role to nurture and support the creative industry in the Asia Pacific and MENA region.

ADFEST 2025, COLLiDE, takes place Thursday 20 – Saturday 22 March 2025 at the Royal Cliff Hotels Group in Pattaya, Thailand.