May 14-15
Zuzeum
Zuzeum
Riga
Riga
Bursting bubbles
What to expect
Join us for Baltic celebration, talks & networking
Impressive keynotes
01
Featuring international top-dog speakers
Impressive keynotes
01
Featuring international top-dog speakers
Impressive keynotes
01
Featuring international top-dog speakers
Speaker panel
02
Roll up your sleeves in interactive sessions focused on real-world strategies and client-agency relations
Speaker panel
02
Roll up your sleeves in interactive sessions focused on real-world strategies and client-agency relations
Speaker panel
02
Roll up your sleeves in interactive sessions focused on real-world strategies and client-agency relations
Purposeful networking
03
Connect with a like-minded community of entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers.
Purposeful networking
03
Connect with a like-minded community of entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers.
Purposeful networking
03
Connect with a like-minded community of entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers.
MAY 14-15, 2026
MAY 14-15, 2026
MAY 14-15, 2026
Agenda
ADwards 2026®
ADwards 2026®
May 14
Morning
Talks
Lunch
Keynotes
Young Creative presentations
Evening
Closing remarks
Drinks & Networking
Meet & Greet with ADwards jury
May 15
Morning
Coffee break
Client & Agency Panels
Your portfolio review
Closing remarks
Day
You need some time to get pretty for gala, right? :)
ADwards Ceremony
Bronze & Silver Awarding
Drinks & Networking
ADwards GALA CEREMONY
Afterparty
May 14
Young Creative Competition
Talks
Lunch
Keynotes
Young Creative presentations
Evening
Closing remarks
Drinks & Networking
Meet & Greet with ADwards jury
May 15
Morning
Coffee break
Client & Agency Panels
Your portfolio review
Closing remarks
Day
You need some time to get pretty for gala, right? :)
ADwards Ceremony
Bronze & Silver Awarding
Drinks & Networking
ADwards GALA CEREMONY
Afterparty
May 14
Morning
Talks
Lunch
Keynotes
Young Creative presentations
Evening
Closing remarks
Drinks & Networking
Meet & Greet with ADwards jury
May 15
Morning
Coffee break
Client & Agency Panels
Your portfolio review
Closing remarks
Day
You need some time to get pretty for gala, right? :)
Awards
Bronze & Silver Awarding
Drinks & Networking
ADwards GALA CEREMONY
Afterparty
PRICING
PRICING
Sold out guaranteed - secure your seat now!
Tickets
PRICING
PRICING
Tickets
Sold out guaranteed - secure your seat now!
Creative Ticket
169 eur
199 eur
2 Days of Keynotes & Speakers only (Day 1 & 2)
Keynotes and networking
Client discussions and panels
Lunch & Networking
Early bird til 01/03
Creative Ticket
169 eur
199 eur
2 Days of Keynotes & Speakers only (Day 1 & 2)
Keynotes and networking
Client discussions and panels
Lunch & Networking
Early bird til 01/03
Full Access
199 eur
249 eur
Everything! Speakers (2 Days) + Gala Ceremony + Afterparty
Keynotes and networking
Client discussions & panels
Lunch
Gala ceremony
Afterparty
Early bird til 01/03
Full Access
199 eur
249 eur
Everything! Speakers (2 Days) + Gala Ceremony + Afterparty
Keynotes and networking
Client discussions & panels
Lunch
Gala ceremony
Afterparty
Early bird til 01/03
Gala ceremony
49 eur
59 eur
Here to just have fun?
Bronze & Silver awarding
Gala ceremony
Afterparty
Early bird til 01/03
Gala ceremony
49 eur
59 eur
Here to just have fun?
Bronze & Silver awarding
Gala ceremony
Afterparty
Early bird til 01/03
Portfolio Review
30 eur
Come and show your portfolio to the best creative directors in Baltics
Exclusive 1-on-1 student feedback
Networking
Portfolio Review
30 eur
Come and show your portfolio to the best creative directors in Baltics
Exclusive 1-on-1 student feedback
Networking
Student Pass
69 eur
Full event access for Students (Limited to 80 pcs)
Keynotes and networking
Access to select workshops
Student Pass
69 eur
Full event access for Students (Limited to 80 pcs)
Keynotes and networking
Access to select workshops
PRICING
Tickets
Sold out guaranteed - secure your seat now!
Creative Ticket
169 eur
199 eur
2 Days of Keynotes & Speakers only (Day 1 & 2)
Keynotes and networking
Client discussions and panels
Lunch & Networking
Early bird til 01/03
Full Access
199 eur
249 eur
Everything! Speakers (2 Days) + Gala Ceremony + Afterparty
Keynotes and networking
Client discussions & panels
Lunch
Gala ceremony
Afterparty
Early bird til 01/03
Gala Ceremony
49 eur
59 eur
Here to just have fun?
Bronze & Silver awarding
Gala ceremony
Afterparty
Early bird til 01/03
Student Pass
69 eur
Full event access for Students (Limited to 80 pcs)
Keynotes and networking
Access to select workshops
Student price only, limited visibility at the event
Portfolio Review
30 eur
Come and show your portfolio to the best creative directors in Baltics
Exclusive 1-on-1 student feedback
Networking
Art, design, advertising students, young professionals
SPONSORS
SPONSORS
SPONSORS
We’re proud to partner with an outstanding group of forward-thinking organisations. You can become one too.
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
Still got questions? Feel free to reach out. We're happy to help.
1. Who is eligible to enter the competition?
The festival is open to both physical and legal entities. Works must have been created in Latvia, Lithuania, or Estonia, or under the leadership of authors from these countries and implemented within those territories.
2. What is the eligibility period for submitted works?
All creative works must have been realized between March 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026. Only realized projects qualify; concepts or ideas will not be evaluated.
3. Can I submit the same work in multiple categories?
Yes, but each must be submitted as a separate entry for each specific category. Note that works submitted in any previous ADWARDS festival are not eligible for re-submission.
4. How much are the submission fees?
4. How much are the submission fees? Fees vary by category, membership status, and submission timing: Campaigns: 200 EUR to 300 EUR. Singles & Series: 150 EUR to 250 EUR. Young Creative Category: A flat fee of 30 EUR.
5. What is the "One Agency One Brief" principle for Young Creatives?
In the Young Creative category, an agency, individual, or group may only submit one entry per specific client brief. This ensures the jury evaluates an agency's single best solution rather than multiple variations of the same project.
6. How does the scoring system work for the awards?
Points are awarded to determine the "Baltic Agency of the Year": Shortlist: 0.5 points Bronze: 3 points Silver: 5 points Gold: 10 points Grand Prix: 20 points If a work wins a medal, the Shortlist point is added to the total (e.g., Gold = 10.5 points).
7. When and where is the festival held?
The festival is scheduled for May 14–15, 2026, in Riga. Main ticket prices for the Full Access Pass (including the Gala Ceremony and Afterparty) are 249 EUR, with an Early Bird price of 199 EUR available until March 1.
1. Who is eligible to enter the competition?
The festival is open to both physical and legal entities. Works must have been created in Latvia, Lithuania, or Estonia, or under the leadership of authors from these countries and implemented within those territories.
2. What is the eligibility period for submitted works?
All creative works must have been realized between March 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026. Only realized projects qualify; concepts or ideas will not be evaluated.
3. Can I submit the same work in multiple categories?
Yes, but each must be submitted as a separate entry for each specific category. Note that works submitted in any previous ADWARDS festival are not eligible for re-submission.
4. How much are the submission fees?
4. How much are the submission fees? Fees vary by category, membership status, and submission timing: Campaigns: 200 EUR to 300 EUR. Singles & Series: 150 EUR to 250 EUR. Young Creative Category: A flat fee of 30 EUR.
5. What is the "One Agency One Brief" principle for Young Creatives?
In the Young Creative category, an agency, individual, or group may only submit one entry per specific client brief. This ensures the jury evaluates an agency's single best solution rather than multiple variations of the same project.
6. How does the scoring system work for the awards?
Points are awarded to determine the "Baltic Agency of the Year": Shortlist: 0.5 points Bronze: 3 points Silver: 5 points Gold: 10 points Grand Prix: 20 points If a work wins a medal, the Shortlist point is added to the total (e.g., Gold = 10.5 points).
7. When and where is the festival held?
The festival is scheduled for May 14–15, 2026, in Riga. Main ticket prices for the Full Access Pass (including the Gala Ceremony and Afterparty) are 249 EUR, with an Early Bird price of 199 EUR available until March 1.
1. Who is eligible to enter the competition?
The festival is open to both physical and legal entities. Works must have been created in Latvia, Lithuania, or Estonia, or under the leadership of authors from these countries and implemented within those territories.
2. What is the eligibility period for submitted works?
All creative works must have been realized between March 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026. Only realized projects qualify; concepts or ideas will not be evaluated.
3. Can I submit the same work in multiple categories?
Yes, but each must be submitted as a separate entry for each specific category. Note that works submitted in any previous ADWARDS festival are not eligible for re-submission.
4. How much are the submission fees?
4. How much are the submission fees? Fees vary by category, membership status, and submission timing: Campaigns: 200 EUR to 300 EUR. Singles & Series: 150 EUR to 250 EUR. Young Creative Category: A flat fee of 30 EUR.
5. What is the "One Agency One Brief" principle for Young Creatives?
In the Young Creative category, an agency, individual, or group may only submit one entry per specific client brief. This ensures the jury evaluates an agency's single best solution rather than multiple variations of the same project.
6. How does the scoring system work for the awards?
Points are awarded to determine the "Baltic Agency of the Year": Shortlist: 0.5 points Bronze: 3 points Silver: 5 points Gold: 10 points Grand Prix: 20 points If a work wins a medal, the Shortlist point is added to the total (e.g., Gold = 10.5 points).
7. When and where is the festival held?
The festival is scheduled for May 14–15, 2026, in Riga. Main ticket prices for the Full Access Pass (including the Gala Ceremony and Afterparty) are 249 EUR, with an Early Bird price of 199 EUR available until March 1.
Creative Ticket
169 eur
199 eur
2 Days of Keynotes & Speakers only (Day 1 & 2)
Keynotes and networking
Client discussions and panels
Lunch & Networking
Early bird til 01/03
Creative Ticket
169 eur
199 eur
2 Days of Keynotes & Speakers only (Day 1 & 2)
Keynotes and networking
Client discussions and panels
Lunch & Networking
Early bird til 01/03
Full Access
199 eur
249 eur
Everything! Speakers (2 Days) + Gala Ceremony + Afterparty
Keynotes and networking
Client discussions & panels
Lunch
Gala ceremony
Afterparty
Early bird til 01/03
Full Access
199 eur
249 eur
Everything! Speakers (2 Days) + Gala Ceremony + Afterparty
Keynotes and networking
Client discussions & panels
Lunch
Gala ceremony
Afterparty
Early bird til 01/03
Creative Ticket
49 eur
59 eur
Here to just have fun?
Bronze & Silver awarding
Gala ceremony
Afterparty
Early bird til 01/03
Creative Ticket
49 eur
59 eur
Here to just have fun?
Bronze & Silver awarding
Gala ceremony
Afterparty
Early bird til 01/03
Portfolio Review
30 eur
Come and show your portfolio to the best creative directors in Baltics
Exclusive 1-on-1 student feedback
Networking
Early bird til 1/03
Portfolio Review
30 eur
Come and show your portfolio to the best creative directors in Baltics
Exclusive 1-on-1 student feedback
Networking
Early bird til 1/03
Student Pass
69 eur
Full event access for Students (Limited to 80 pcs)
Keynotes and networking
Access to select workshops
Student Pass
69 eur
Full event access for Students (Limited to 80 pcs)
Keynotes and networking
Access to select workshops