Be taken behind the landmark ideas that are changing creativity
ADFEST’s INNOVA Lotus Awards is the category where truly remarkable work is applauded – the groundbreaking, "landmark" ideas and technologies that push marketing into unchartered territory.
The annual shortlist presentation is a session that’s not to be missed. This is the work where genuine innovation, talk-value, and results are on show.
The 2026 INNOVA Lotus shortlist teams will present their work live in front of ADFEST delegates and face a Q&A with juries of the INNOVA Lotus panel on Thursday 19 March from 9.00 at the Breakout Stage.
You will be taken behind the region’s most innovative works that dare to push the boundaries of creativity into unchartered territory. Be inspired, informed and amazed:
9.00-9.15 SMART EYE CAMERA
9.15-9.30 VOICE WANTED
9.30-9.45 GARUDA RAKSHAK
9.45-10.00 WAVES OF WILL POWERED BY NTT
10.00-10.15 HAVEN
10.20-10.35 KFC SCHOOL
10.35-10.50 SAKURA SCAN
10.50-11.05 SECOND LIFE KURA
11.05-11.20 COME BACK HOME
Nothing beats the experience of being at ADFEST Human+ with over 1,000 leading industry players, network with peers and celebrate the region’s culture and branded marketing creative excellence at ADFEST 2026.
ADFEST 2026, Human+, will be held Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 March 2026 at the Royal Cliff Hotels Group in Pattaya, Thailand. Find out more about the ADFEST delegate registrations
here.
As the beacon of Asian branded marketing communications creativity, ADFEST is the dynamic annual celebration of Asian cultures. It offers an unparalleled combination of learning, inspiration, and networking—no other regional event provides such a rich mix of industry forums, breakout sessions, cultural connectivity, and multi-event awards. At its heart, ADFEST is the place to meet and be inspired.
ADFEST is a not-for profit entity that believes passionately in its role to nurture and support the creative industry in the Asia Pacific and MENA region. It is 1 of only 7 regional creative festivals included in the WARC Creative 100 Rankings, 1 of 12 awards included in the Campaign Brief Asia Rankings, and 1 of 22 awards included in The Drum World Creative Rankings.
