Kyiv International Advertising Festival KIAF КМФР

Name: Kyiv International Advertising Festival KIAF КМФР
Address: Kyiv International Advertising Festival KIAF КМФР, Kyiv, UA
Telephone: +38 044 490 90 30

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KIAF is the top event in the advertising in Ukraine and one of the leading European festivals Details https://bit.ly/3567zjX

KIAF is open to all companies and organizations involved in advertising, production, media, PR, design and creative industries throughout the world, including advertisers, media companies etc. The festival is international, entries are accepted from participants from all countries of the world. In 2021 it was submitted entries from 19 countries – agencies from Eastern European countries, Baltic st

ates & other European countries. The core thing of festival is the jury members that are recognized world experts in advertising and creativity, professionals of international level. The festival format, contest rules and technique requirements and fully meet international standards. That’s why KIAF is a kind of test drive of works before participating in the international advertising festivals/contests.

23/04/2026

⏳ Last call: 5 days left to enter KIAF 2026

April 27 is your final chance to submit your work to the Kyiv International Advertising Festival and compete for global recognition 🌍

🎯 160 contests
📂 407 categories
👥 40+ jury members from 23 countries

From agencies to independent creators – this is your moment to showcase your best work

🏆 Winners will be announced on May 29 in Kyiv

Don’t miss it – submit your entries now 🚀

15/04/2026

Welcome the new KIAF 2026 Jury Team 👏✨

Introducing the JURY TEAM – Social Goals Contests 🌍

This team will be responsible for evaluating one of the most important direction of the competition – socially driven campaigns that create real change in society 💡

🎯 Jury Chairman
Yaroslava Gres, Partner at Gres Todorchuk, Co-Founder of Ukraine WOW, Ukraine

🌍 Jury team:
• Matej Kodrič, Creative Director, Agency Povem, Slovenia
• Daniela Marino, Creative Director, Edelman, Canada
• Vlad Socianu, Creative Director, McCann / MRM, Romania
• Sini Teppola, Senior Creative, Nitro, Finland
• Luc Wise, CEO, Co-founder, The Good Company, France

The SOCIAL GOALS CONTESTS block is judged by a specialized jury composed of representatives with expertise in CSR, social projects, and sustainable development.

This block recognizes campaigns that use the power of creative communications to make the world a better place and generate a positive social impact.

📅 Final Deadline – 20 April
Ukrainian Creative Stories UCS

10/04/2026

KIAF 2026 announces the Client’s View Jury 👀✨

Client’s View is a unique opportunity to see how creative work is perceived by those it is ultimately created for – clients. Here, it’s not only about the idea 💡, but about its ability to deliver: solving business challenges, strengthening brands, and driving real results 📈

The jury brings together marketing directors and communication experts who work with brands every day, shaping strategy and being directly responsible for business performance. Their perspective is grounded in practicality, relevance, and real impact 🔍

Client’s View 2026 Jury

🎯 Jury Chairman
Nataliia Korshun, Marketing Director, Hygiene business unit Ukraine, Caucasus, East, Biosphere corporation

🌍 Jury team:
• Stanislav Andreev, Chief Operations Officer, SharksCode
• Vasyliev Andrii, Head of Marketing Europe & Central Asia, OLX
• Maiia Kozachko, Marketing Director Ukraine, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Jacobs Douwe Egberts Ukraine
• Svitlana Korniienko, Marketing Director Ukraine & Moldova, The Coca-Cola Company
• Serhii Kostia, Regional Marketing Director CEE, Asia, Bolt
• Anastasiia Lipachova, Chief Marketing Officer, KFC Ukraine
• Artur Malinovskyi, PR agent, Chief Communication Officer, UA Burning man "Phoenix", "I'M FINE", "Black Cloud"
• Olena Martynova, Chief Marketing Officer, Starlight Media
• Marina Frolova, Cultural Manager, Brand Director of Honey and Zavertailo
• Iryna Shynkarenko, Chief Marketing Officer, Epicentr K

This is your chance not only to showcase your work but also to receive valuable feedback from those who shape demand in the communications market 💬

⏰ Final entry deadline – April 20

Ukrainian Creative Stories UCS

06/04/2026

🎬✨ Welcoming the jury members of KIAF!

We are pleased to introduce the jury of the KIAF in the Film Craft and Branded Content & Entertainment Craft categories 🎥

They will be responsible for evaluating what matters most – professional craftsmanship, ex*****on techniques, and the quality of project realization 💡

🎯 Jury Chairman
Marjorieth Sanmartin, Chief Creative Officer, Philipp und Keuntje, Germany

🌍 Jury team:
• Patrik Bergh, Director, Australia
• Jakub Havlik, Associate Creative Director, Saatchi & Saatchi, Czech Republic
• Ossi Honkanen, Creative Director, hasan & partners, Finland
• Francesco Epifani, Chief Creative Officer, Next Different, Italy
• Oleh Koshovyi, Founder, GVARDIYA PH, Ukraine
• Demi Veselinovic, Executive Producer, Drip Productions, Canada

🌍 This year, the KIAF competition program features 6 international jury teams, as well as a separate client jury team composed of leading marketers. This ensures a comprehensive and objective evaluation of the entries 🏆

Stay tuned and get to know those who will define the best projects of the year https://bit.ly/4crpba7

📅 Key dates:
• Final Deadline: 20 April ⏳
• Winners announced: 29 May, during the awards ceremony within Ukrainian Creative Stories event in Kyiv 🏆

02/04/2026

🚀 Announcing the new jury team of KIAF!

🌍 This year’s jury will bring together experts in creative communications from different markets – and continues to grow, with new respected industry names joining the panel.

JURY TEAM. Design & Branding, Print & Publishing, OOH, Design & Branding Craft, Print & Publishing Craft, OOH Craft

🎯 Jury Chairman
Andrew Chisholm, Executive Creative Director at Cossette overseeing the McDonald's business, Canada

🌍 Jury team:
• Mihnea Gheorghiță, Group Creative Director, Publicis Groupe, Romania
• Carl Jones, Senior Lecturer, Westminster School of Media and Communication, UK
• Mariam Lortkipanidze, Managing Partner, Playmakers, Georgia
• Michał Oleksów, Creative Director and Partner, Cut The Mustard, Poland
• Panos Pagonis, Group Creative Director, McCann Athens, Greece
• Aušrys Uptas, Art Director, MILK, Lithuania

💡 We encourage you to explore the categories and showcase your team’s best work in the KIAF competition.

📅 Key dates:
• Final Deadline: 20 April ⏳
• Winners announced: 29 May, during the awards ceremony within Ukrainian Creative Stories event in Kyiv 🏆

Don’t miss your chance to be recognized among the best 🔥
Ukrainian Creative Stories UCS

31/03/2026

⏰ The Regular Entry Deadline is almost here – tomorrow, April 1!

We warmly invite creatives from around the world to take part in one of the key creative competitions in the region 🌍✨

🎯 This year’s jury brings together top experts in creative communications from different markets – and the panel keeps growing with new respected industry names joining in!

👀 We continue introducing our jury
JURY TEAM. Experience & Activation, PR, DM, Brand Experience Craft, PR Craft, DM Craft

🎯 Jury Chairman
Sören Schröder, Executive Creative Director, Saatchi & Saatchi Switzerland, Switzerland

🌍 Jury team:
• Pierre Bellefleur, Co-founder, STRIKE, France
• Matjaž Germ, Chief Creative Officer, Agencija 101, Slovenia
• Valters Jonāts, Chief Creative Officer, Partner, McCann Riga, Latvia
• Markus Malmberg, Senior Copywriter, N2 Creative, Finland
• Gabriel Padilha, Creative Director, GUT São Paulo, Brazil
• Adam Sierociński, Creative Director, Feeders Agency, Poland
• Maria Todorova, Founder, CEO, NEXT-DC, Sofia, Amsterdam, Bulgaria

🚀 Don’t miss the Regular Deadline – start your submission today
🔗 Submit your projects: creative-stories.com.ua

30/03/2026

⏰ Reminder: the Regular Deadline closes on April 1

Now is the perfect time to submit your work. After this deadline, participation fees will increase - so don’t put it off.

📅 What’s next:
• Final Deadline - April 20
• Last Minute Deadline - April 27

Take the opportunity to showcase your work and compete for festival “metal” 💥

Submit your case: https://creative-stories.com.ua/

26/03/2026

✨ The Jury of the Kyiv International Advertising Festival is one of the festival’s core values and the main reason why winning here truly matters.

Your work is judged not just by professionals, but by leaders of the global advertising industry – creative directors, strategists, designers, producers, and marketers who shape international communication standards.

🚀 KIAF presents a new jury team
JURY TEAM. Film, Audio & Radio, Integrated & Innovation, Audio & Radio Craft

🎯 Jury Chairman
Nick Bakshi, Executive Creative Director, BETC Paris, France

🌍 Jury team:
• Goska Drozdowska, Co-Founder, OK Human, Poland
• Flonia Vasia Gjollma, Creative Director, McCann Tirana, Albania
• Daniel de León, General Creative Director, Media Monks Mexico, Mexico
• Linas Migonis, Creative Director, Partner, Fabula Rud Pedersen Group, Lithuania
• Tomáš Novotný, Executive Creative Director, VML Czechia, Czech Republic
• Laura Syväniemi, Lead Creative, SEK, Finland

⏰ Regular Deadline – 1 April
🔗 Submit your projects: creative-stories.com.ua

Ukrainian Creative Stories UCS

25/03/2026

🚀 KIAF 2026 begins unveiling this year’s jury teams.

JURY TEAM. Digital & Mobile, Social Media & Influencer, AI, Media, Branded Content & Entertainment, Digital/Mobile/Social Media Craft, AI Craft, Media Craft.

🎯 Jury Chairman
Adriano Matos, Global Executive Creative Director, Leo Burnett/Publicis, USA 🇺🇸

🌍 Jury team:
• Martin Beauséjour, Creative Director, LG2 / Montréal, Canada
• Maciek Kozina, Creative Director, VML Poland, Poland
• Vera Länger, AI & Innovation Creative Director, Artificial Group, Hungary
• Delia Mija, Creative Director & AI Artist, Romania
• Bobby Petrov, Group Creative & Strategy Director, All Channels Group, Bulgaria
• Vladimir Zikmund, Creative Director, Zaraguza, Czech Republic

📢 KIAF competition program features 6 international jury teams, as well as a separate client jury team composed of leading marketers.

👀 More jury teams will be announced soon – stay tuned!

⏰ Entries are now open
🔗 Submit your projects: creative-stories.com.ua

Ukrainian Creative Stories UCS

25/02/2026

🌍✨International jury of KIAF 2026: first names announced

So far, 16 representatives from 12 countries have joined the 2026 jury panel – and this is only the beginning of the line-up formation 🌎🔥

More announcements are coming soon, including the full jury team compositions. Stay tuned 👀

🚀KIAF jury is one of the festival’s core values and the key reason why winning here truly matters. Entries are assessed not just by professionals, but by world-class practitioners: creative directors, strategists, designers, producers, and marketers behind high-profile international cases and iconic campaigns for leading global brands.

KIAF 2026 competition program will feature six international jury panels, as well as a separate client jury team composed of leading marketers.

🔹 JURY TEAM 1. Film, Audio & Radio, Integrated & Innovation, Audio & Radio Craft jury
🔹 JURY TEAM 2. Design & Branding, Print & Publishing, Out Of Home, Design & Branding Craft, Print & Publishing Craft, Out Of Home Craft jury
🔹 JURY TEAM 3. Digital & Mobile, Social Media & Influencer, AI, Media, Branded Content & Entertainment, Digital/Mobile/Social Media Craft, AI Craft, Media Craft jury
🔹 JURY TEAM 4. Experience & Activation, PR, Direct Marketing, Brand Experience Craft, PR Craft, Direct Marketing Craft jury
🔹 JURY TEAM 5. Film Craft, Branded Entertainment Craft jury
🔹 JURY TEAM 6. Social Goals Contests jury

⏰ Early Birds Deadline – March 1, 2026.

The festival is held within the framework of Ukrainian Creative Stories UCS.

Register for KIAF 2026 and become part of the international creative community shaping the future of advertising 🌎💡

09/02/2026

✨ A quick reminder for those planning to submit to KIAF 2026

If you’ve already started preparing your cases – now’s the perfect moment to lock them in 🚀

Registration for the Kyiv International Advertising Festival 2026 is open, and the Early Birds deadline is coming up fast ⏳

🌍 An international competition with 27 years of history
🎨 Categories across advertising, digital innovation, design, branded content & integrated communications
🏆 Judged by an international jury of respected industry leaders

KIAF brings together the global creative community to celebrate ideas that move culture, business, and society forward – as part of Ukrainian Creative Stories UCS 🇺🇦✨

💡 Early Birds Deadline – March 1

Submit early and make the most of it.

👉 Full registration details at creative-stories.com.ua

02/02/2026

⚡️KIAF 2026 Calls for Entries

🤘 KIAF opens the season under the slogan “METAL FOREVER” – about ideas that go beyond time, formats, and deadlines.

KIAF is an international competition with a comprehensive contests program covering the key disciplines of today’s advertising and creative industries.

Agencies, brands, and independent creators are invited to take part and to cement their most creative work in the history of the industry.

All entries are submitted via creative-stories.com.ua

Key Dates
• Early Birds – March 1
• Regular Deadline – April 1
• Final Deadline – April 20
• Last Minute Deadline – April 27
• Winners Announcement – May 29

KIAF is part of the Ukrainian Creative Stories UCS event.

Share your most creative project.
Register for the KIAF 2026 and become part of the creative community that makes advertising timeless!

Details via link https://creative-stories.com.ua/en/kiaf/about-kiaf

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