As Gerety Awards jury sessions begin across 15 cities worldwide, the global creative industry turns its attention to the 2026 shortlist announcement and the return of the acclaimed Gerety VIP Diamond BBQ in Cannes with Tantor Films.

This year, more than 260 judges from over 50 countries will take part in the Gerety Awards, bringing together some of the most respected creative leaders from different fields of advertising, marketing, production, design, and media.

The executive jury sessions, held across 15 international locations, will define the shortlist before the Grand Jury comes together online to select the final winners.

The 2026 judging locations are: London, Auckland, Toronto, New York, Paris, Stockholm, Hong Kong, Dubai, Madrid, Milan, Mexico City, Bangkok, Los Angeles, Berlin, and São Paulo.

Following the sessions, Gerety’s global Jury Insights Panels will bring together jury members alongside leading trade press titles to discuss the campaigns, creative trends, and standout work shaping this year’s shortlist.

Alongside the panels, Gerety will once again share its Shortlist Reel — a curated showcase of the highest-scoring shortlisted work from the executive jury sessions — distributed to agencies, production companies, brands, and industry leaders around the world during shortlist week.

The Gerety VIP Diamond BBQ in Cannes remains one of the most anticipated gatherings during the week. The exclusive guest list is limited to invited entrants, judges, past judges, partners, and friends of Gerety. 

With special thanks to our partners Tantor Films, Mastercard, SheSays and Insider Latam for their support in helping make this year's celebration possible.

The Gerety Awards shortlist will be announced on Tuesday, June 16.

To RSVP and follow the 2026 jury conversations:

Gerety VIP Diamond BBQ Party in Cannes — HERE

Jury Insights Panels — HERE