The Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival is the world's only truly global meeting place for those interested in creativity in communications. More than 9,000 registered delegates from 85 countries attended the Festival in 2007, where they could view nearly 26,000 pieces of work, attend 45 seminars and 20 workshops, catch four awards ceremonies, and enjoy two vast beach galas.

2008 will be the 55th year of the Festival (click here for our history) and will see the launch of the Desi ...