One of the Asia-Pacific region’s most celebrated creative gatherings, ADFEST, has officially opened entries for its 2026 event, with Cairns Crocodiles proudly supporting the event as an official partner.
Taking place in Pattaya, Thailand, from 19–21 March 2026, ADFEST continues to champion creativity, culture and innovation across the region. The festival remains one of APAC’s cornerstone events for the creative and communications industries, showcasing world-class ideas, celebrating cultural diversity and connecting talent from across the region.
The theme for ADFEST 2026 is ‘Human+’, exploring how creativity and technology can coexist and amplify one another to deliver more human, meaningful and impactful ideas.
ADFEST 2026, Human+, is also open for program proposal submissions until 30 November 2025, inviting thought leaders, innovators and industry experts to contribute to next year’s line-up of inspiring sessions and workshops.
This year, ADFEST strengthens its ties with other independent creative festivals across Asia-Pacific, including Cairns Crocodiles, which takes place in Queensland, Australia from May 12-14 2026.
“It’s high time we as a region stepped out of the shadow of Europe and North America and took our rightful spot at the peak of creativity and effectiveness,” said David Hovenden, CEO of The Misfits Media Company and Co-Founder of Cairns Crocodiles.
“We’re proud to support ADFEST, a festival that has long celebrated cultural richness and creative excellence. Together, our independent festivals are helping shine a brighter light on the outstanding talent and ideas coming from this part of the world.”
Cairns Crocodiles is also a partner of other major regional festivals, including Kyoorius in India and Advertising Week Japan, reflecting a growing sense of collaboration and unity within the region’s creative community.
ADFEST 2026 will feature a dynamic programme of speaker sessions, workshops, awards and its renowned Fabulous Five short film showcase, spotlighting emerging directors from across APAC.
For more information or to enter your work, visit www.ADFEST.com
Did you catch the news that Cairns Crocodiles, presented by Pinterest, has launched an office in Mumbai, doubling down on its explosive growth in the Asia-Pacific region. See here for the full story.
