About this event
On October 15, 2026, Casablanca hosts the 11th African Cristal Festival at the Kenzi Tower Hotel. The pan-African event brings together agencies, brands, advertisers, media professionals, designers, producers and creative-industry leaders around excellence in advertising, marketing, communication and media.
A major addition for 2026 is Media Cristal, a new awards programme with five categories dedicated to media agencies: Media Insights & Strategy, Media Planning, Use of Channel Integration, Strategy on Social Media and Media Use of Data. These sit alongside the festival’s established awards for film, digital, print and outdoor, design, branded content and social impact.
The October 15 programme is set to include keynote talks, panel discussions, professional networking and the awards ceremony. Patrick Bennett has been announced as jury president for the 11th edition. The event is primarily aimed at professionals in advertising, communications and the wider creative industries, with dedicated registration and campaign-entry procedures.
Explore the Casablanca cultural guide for more of the city’s creative and cultural calendar.
Verified sources: official African Cristal Festival website · official 2026 awards categories.
A major addition for 2026 is Media Cristal, a new awards programme with five categories dedicated to media agencies: Media Insights & Strategy, Media Planning, Use of Channel Integration, Strategy on Social Media and Media Use of Data. These sit alongside the festival’s established awards for film, digital, print and outdoor, design, branded content and social impact.
The October 15 programme is set to include keynote talks, panel discussions, professional networking and the awards ceremony. Patrick Bennett has been announced as jury president for the 11th edition. The event is primarily aimed at professionals in advertising, communications and the wider creative industries, with dedicated registration and campaign-entry procedures.
Explore the Casablanca cultural guide for more of the city’s creative and cultural calendar.
Verified sources: official African Cristal Festival website · official 2026 awards categories.
