In May, we can look forward to three exciting days dedicated to communications, creativity and digital innovation! The new edition of Days of Communication will take place from 7 to 10 May 2026 at the Lone Hotel in Rovinj, and applications are now officially open. Known for its distinctive festival offering that stands out from the ordinary and encourages change, Days of Communication aims to continue winning the hearts of all those seeking critical thinking, new approaches and innovative technologies.
“The end of the year is usually a time when we take stock of what we’ve done, but also when we make big plans for the period ahead. It’s hard to imagine a better gift to oneself than adding Days of Communication to the calendar for next year. Because while some New Year’s resolutions fall through already after the first few weeks, planning a trip to Days of Communication is something we don’t give up on, something that brings constant joy, filling the first half of the year with sweet anticipation, and the second half with processing impressions and applying what we’ve learned. Although at this stage we can’t reveal much more than the dates themselves, preparations are already in full swing, the first speakers have been confirmed, the panel topics are being put together as usual, they will be a perfect hit, highly current and useful,” said Jelena Fiškuš, member of the festival’s organising committee.
“Hey, competition! Maybe you should skip Days of Communication 2026. There’ll be too much inspiration, too many contacts and too many ideas we’d rather keep to ourselves. Same goes for the awards. And dear advertisers, especially those whose KPI is ‘continuous progress, learning and development’, see you in Rovinj from 7 to 10 May 2026,” said Damir Ciglar, member of the festival’s organising committee.
Talks by global industry visionaries, extraordinary people and creatives, dialogue with local and regional experts, workshops, gala award ceremonies, parties, a range of other content and numerous surprises, all of these make up Days of Communication, the favourite gathering place of key advertisers, agencies, designers and creatives, public relations professionals, digital specialists, media representatives and other communication industry professionals essential for creating and driving change.
To recap: with more than 200 speakers, 80 programme segments, 730 submitted projects, over 130 partners and sponsors, as many as 125 jury and competition board members, and 5 festival stages, last year’s edition of Days of Communication, organised by HURA and IAB Croatia, was the most extensive and influential so far.
Applications for participation are available on the festival’s official website, where all information can be found regarding the reservation of early bird passes as well as accommodation in Maistra’s luxurious hotels in enchanting Rovinj, one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations. The offer is valid until 16 January for early registrations and bookings. Each year, the majority of total accommodation capacity sells out within the first ten days, so it’s wise to secure your spot on time.
The first faces of this year’s festival, those that place it on par with major global events, will be revealed in January. Until then, reserve your place at one of the most anticipated festivals of 2026.
