KIAF: where ideas reach the international stage

Creativity has value when it is seen, evaluated, and recognized. The Kyiv International Advertising Festival (KIAF) is a platform where bold ideas find their voice and Ukrainian creativity resonates within a global context. This is where works move beyond being just portfolio cases and become part of the professional history of the industry.

KIAF is an international advertising festival that celebrates ideas, creative solutions, and innovation in communications. Its key value lies in combining high professional standards with international competitiveness. The competition program features projects not only from Ukraine but also from other countries, meaning Ukrainian works are judged alongside international cases – within a shared global context. This is not a “local” award, but a true test of the strength of ideas.

The KIAF competition program covers the key areas of the modern advertising and creative industry – from classic creative disciplines to craft, technology, and socially impactful projects. The festival is structured around four major blocks: Creative Communications, Craft / Technology, Social Goals Contests, and Client’s View. This architecture makes opportunities for different types of ideas – from large-scale brand campaigns to solutions where creativity is measured by real client and user experience.

A distinct value of the festival lies in its judging system. The entries are evaluated by an international jury, as well as by a separate client jury. This means that creativity receives a multidimensional assessment – from the perspective of the idea, execution, innovation, and real business effectiveness. It is precisely this approach that builds trust in the festival’s awards and makes them meaningful for the market.

KIAF is an important part of Ukrainian Creative Stories and the national advertising calendar. Participation in KIAF 2026, which is included in the National Ranking of Creativity and Craft of Ukraine 2026, makes submitting work not only prestigious but also strategically important. Festival points influence the positions of agencies and teams, shape reputations, and open up new professional opportunities.

For agencies, brands, and independent creators, KIAF is more than a competition. It is a benchmark of professional standing, an opportunity to make a statement to the market, strengthen the trust of clients and teams, and become part of a professional community that shapes the future of the industry.

The Kyiv International Advertising Festival is where strong cases begin their journey toward professional status, international recognition, and real industry impact.

Now is the time to give your creativity the opportunity to be seen, heard, and evaluated.
Early Birds Deadline – March 1. 

Submissions are open at creative-stories.com.ua.