The creative stage awaits you in the new competition season as well: submissions for BalCannes are underway – the major competition and platform for showcasing the creative potential of the region, bringing together the best creative minds from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Slovenia, and Serbia!
This year, the organizers have prepared numerous updates in the segment of categories and groups, ensuring greater regional visibility for all participants. Agencies that have not taken part in the competition in the past three years can take advantage of the benefit of one free first submission, while those that participated in the last two years are eligible for the 3+1 model (i.e., 6+2, 9+3…), in which every fourth submission is free of charge.
It is possible to submit complete, integrated campaigns as well as individual, unique parts within a campaign that represent a single idea carried out during the two-year qualification period from 23 January 2024 to 23 January 2026. The regular submission deadline is approaching quickly – it remains open until 18 December 2025, while the late submission deadline closes on 23 January 2026.
BalCannes is not only a competition, but also an opportunity to prove yourself to a jury composed of leading advertisers, agencies, and media representatives from the communication industry. In addition to recognition and visibility, the winners gain industry status as well as numerous opportunities for further collaboration and networking. Agencies have the chance to demonstrate the innovation and quality of their campaigns, and the submitted works stand out for having marked the market, being bold in their approach, and delivering measurable results.
As a reminder, a special novelty this year is that works will also be evaluated by channels, i.e., the formats in which they were executed, and not exclusively by market categories, within the new Best in Channel group. In Group III. Best of Branding & Rebranding, which is recognized as a distinct strategic and creative challenge, the categories Branding and Rebranding are highlighted, while Group I. Best on Market receives two new categories: Technology & Electronics and Energetics & Mobility.
The best projects will be announced on 7 May 2026 on the main stage of the DK2026 festival in Rovinj, and more information can be found on the official website.
