Preparations underway for Young Lions Cyprus 2026 advertising competition

The Cyprus Advertising and Communication Association (SDEK), the official representative of Cannes Lions in Cyprus, has initiated preparations for the Young Lions Cyprus 2026 competition. This event is open to advertising professionals aged 30 and under. The competition serves as a national selection process to choose teams that will represent Cyprus at the international Cannes Lions Festival, held annually in June in France. Categories for the 2026 competition include Design, Digital, Film, and PR. The Cyprus Press and Information Office is co-organizing the event, while Cyta serves as the gold partner. An organizing committee composed of industry executives, led by Anastasia Grouta of Gnomi Group and Hub&Spoke, is overseeing the preparations. Other committee members include Areti Anastasiadi and Andrea. The project aims to provide young talent with international exposure and professional experience.