White Square International Creativity Festival 2026 has announced the Branding Jury, represented by the brightest industry leaders, creative and art directors, professionals whose projects have received numerous awards from the world’s largest festivals in the field of creativity and effectiveness.

 The geographic reach of White Square Festival participants expands every year, showcasing projects that resonate with audiences, create cultural value, and reinforce the role of creativity in the modern world, while preserving the spirit of the best festival traditions and simultaneously opening new horizons for the industry.

This year, entries will be evaluated by eight international jury line-ups nine contests, 290 nominations, which are updated and expanded annually to reflect the rapid development of new technologies and current market demands.

The Branding jury members will evaluate entries in the Branding & Design contest, which includes 28 nominations in six categories: Communication Design, Packaging Design, Digital & Interactive Design, Product Design, Brand Environment Design, and Branding.

Branding has traditionally held a special place at White Square Festival and this is not surprising. It is branding that shapes a brand’s architecture, strategy, visual language, character, and longevity. White Square upholds the best international festival traditions and fosters a professional environment where branding is viewed as a strategic asset that determines a brand’s sustainability and long-term goals.

Entries for White Square 2026 can be submitted in nine categories covering the entire spectrum of the communications industry: Creative, Branding & Design, Digital, Media, Marketing Services, Marketing Effectiveness, Craft, Mass Media Contest, and Efforts & Achievements. 

Guidelines and regulations for submitting entries, a list of nominations, and evaluation criteria can be found in the Entry Kit. The main stage of entry submission is open until April 28 on the official website of White Square Festival, with discounted entry fees available until March 31.