Historic international festival of creativity ‘Epica Awards Sri Lanka’ on 5-6 March

For the first time in Epica Awards’ 33-year history, Epica Awards Sri Lanka will take place between 5 and 6 March. Epica Awards is the only global award show judged solely by journalists. With over 200 journalists on the judging panel and over 4,000 entries submitted, it is one of the largest creative festivals globally held in Amsterdam.

Epica Awards Sri Lanka will not only set the gold standard for the country’s creativity but also host 16 internationally renowned speakers who have made their mark in the global creative industry. The speakers include Dentsu APAC CCO Ted Lim, BBDO Worldwide Regional ECD Ali Rez, TGH Collective Founder/Global CCO Tay-Guan-Hin, Thinkerbell Consumer Psychologist/Founder and Chief Thinker Adam Ferrier, Dentsu Jayme Syfu Chairmom/CCO Merlee Cruz Jayme, Ogilvy Islamabad ECD/Head of Strategy Assam Khalid, GTB India Managing Partner Babita Baruah, Leo Burnett South Asia MD India and CCO Rajdeepak Das, Ki Saigon Strategic Planner/Co-founder Indraneel Guha, Ki Saigon Creative Director/Co-founder Kum Kum Fernando, APAC Toaster Head of Strategy Udara Withana, Mindscapes Founder Yonathan Dominitz, Philippe Paget CEO Philippe Paget and Epica Awards Editorial Director Mark Tungate.

Tay-Guan-Hin says: “Creativity has proven to be an essential differentiator, able to unlock big ideas by bringing fresh connections between consumers and brands. I am thrilled and excited to play a part in building Sri Lanka›s creative economy by participating as a speaker to share my personal thoughts on creativity.”

Ali Rez said: “It’s an honour to be speaking at a prestigious event like Epica, and I’m delighted that the show has come to this lovely country. Sri Lanka has produced some beautiful work lately, much in keeping with the beauty of the island itself and her people.”

Ted Lim stated: “Data tells us where the customer is. Media gets us there. What we do when we are face-to-face with the customer, that’s Creative. I am looking forward to speak at the first ever Epica Awards Sri Lanka!”

Accredited Advertising Agencies Association, Sri Lanka President Sugibun Sathiamoorthy said: “Sri Lanka has been hungry for a platform to showcase our creativity and be judged by international standards. Creativity cannot thrive without critique, so Epica Sri Lanka is the ideal opportunity for us to learn and up our game. Epica Awards Sri Lanka’s promise of ‘Unbiased Creativity’ cannot come at a better time for Sri Lanka.” Epica Awards Editorial Director and jury moderator Mark Tungate said: “It gives us great pleasure to export Epica’s unique formula of an independent press jury to Sri Lanka. We hope this is the first step in an ongoing adventure and we’re proud to be playing a small part in the country’s advertising history.”

Over 750 delegates are expected to attend the festival. Passes are selling fast. Don›t wait till it’s late to reserve a pass. Book yours today.

This historic event is made possible thanks to our gracious partners the national carrier, SriLankan airlines and hospitality partner, Taj Samudra.