Young Lions Cyprus 2026: Winners will receive a ticket to the Cannes competition

The Young Lions Cyprus 2026 competition has been announced in Cyprus, organized by the Cyprus Advertising and Communication Association (ΣΔΕΚ) in co-organization with the Press and Information Office. Participation is intended for young professionals in the advertising and communication industry under 30; the deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 15, by 15:00 on the website www.younglions.cy. The final stage will take place on April 24 at the Cyta amphitheater in Nicosia.

Winners will earn the right to represent Cyprus at the Cannes Young Lions competition, which will be held as part of the Cannes Festival of Creativity from June 22 to 26. Participants will compete in four categories: Design, Digital, Film, and Public Relations.

The organizers report that applications are evaluated by a jury of 30 recognized industry specialists, academia, and sponsor representatives. The main sponsors are Cyta as a Gold Partner and Allwyn as a Silver Partner.

Practical information for applicants: registration and participation rules are published on the official website www.younglions.cy. Additional information and contacts are available on the project's social media pages: Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok — @younglionscy. Participants are recommended to prepare their team application and materials in advance in accordance with the competition terms.