Cannes Lions 2009 now open for delegate registrations

Registrations for the 56th International Advertising Festival, to be held in Cannes 21-27 June 2009, are now open. Delegates will now be able to register online at www.canneslions.com.

Delegates can select a 3-day, 4-day, full week or full week with companion registration package, providing access to over 50 topical seminars, 25 educative workshops, screenings, exhibitions, four award ceremonies and two galas.

Special Young Lion registration packages are also available for young creatives. A first this year is the introduction of packages for young marketers - professionals in the fields of marketing and communication working for marketing organisations and client companies who can now register under this category. There is also the student registration package.

"At the heart of Cannes Lions is creativity, the crucial differentiator for any business, especially those in the world of communications. With the current economic climate creating new issues to be addressed by the industry, those attending the Festival will have the unique opportunity to celebrate the best of global creativity, learn from their peers around the world, and help map the way forward for what we all know will be a year of change and challenge," says Philip Thomas, Festival CEO.

Registered delegates can access information on a wide range of hotels, residences, serviced apartments and villas by viewing the Accommodation Guide featured on www.canneslions.com.