South Africa, March 4 -- Young creative professionals across South Africa are invited to register in teams of two and prepare for a competition designed to test creative instinct, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver bold and innovative ideas under pressure.

Participants born on or after 26 June 1995 are eligible to enter.

All registered entrants will receive the official 2026 brief on 13 March, along with details on categories, judging, timelines, and entry mechanics.

From that point, teams will have limited time to craft work that could take them all the way to Cannes Lions 2026 - the global benchmark of creative excellence.

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