MAD STARS, now in its 19th edition as one of Asia's leading international marketing and advertising festivals, has announced 42 Final Jurors to date from 28 locations for its 2026 awards. They are part of a global judging body comprising more than 350 jurors from 50 countries, according to the festival's official announcement.
The final jurors include industry leaders from major markets such as the United States, United Kingdom, China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia, as well as emerging markets. The jury will evaluate entries across 24 categories, including Brand Experience, Creative Data, and Social & Influencer.
The entry deadline for the 2026 awards is June 15, 2026. Late entries will be accepted until June 22 with an additional fee. Winners will be announced at the MAD STARS 2026 festival, scheduled to take place in August 2026 in Busan, South Korea.
MAD STARS 2026 is organized by the Busan Metropolitan City and the Korea Broadcast Advertising Corporation (KOBACO). The festival aims to recognize creative excellence in advertising and marketing communications globally.
