Baku Flames News | Winners, Jury and Festival Updates

Read the latest news and updates about Baku Flames International Festival of Creativity and Effectiveness.
On October 23, Flames Marketing Society, a Baku Flames initiative, held its first meeting, uniting marketing leaders from Azerbaijan's top companies to discuss talent development and the year-round festival ecosystem.
Flames Creative Society, a professional community in the Baku Flames ecosystem, held its first meeting to discuss Azerbaijan's creative industry, professional standards, young talent and the impact of AI.
Baku Flames launches the Flames Creative Society and Flames Marketing Society to connect industry leaders and support creative and marketing growth in Azerbaijan.
Explore the official Baku Flames People of the Year Rankings 2025 and meet the Creative Directors whose award winning work earned the highest scores at this year’s festival.
Explore the winners of the first Azerbaijan Awards, introduced as part of Baku Flames 2026 to celebrate the strongest creative work from Azerbaijan.
Explore the official winners of the Baku Flames 2026 International Awards. This year, the festival received 328 entries from 11 countries across 4 tracks and 14 categories.
The official shortlist for the International Awards at Baku Flames 2026 is now live. Explore the selected works advancing in this year’s competition.
The official shortlist for the Azerbaijan Awards at Baku Flames 2026 has been revealed. Discover the selected works moving forward in this year’s competition.
Baku Flames 2026 reveals its powerhouse Jury Presidents — Cannes Lions Grand Prix winner Catalin Dobre, branding expert Lara Assouad, creative leader Jorg Riommi, and purpose-driven visionary Vidya Manmohan — setting a new global benchmark for creativity, design, digital innovation, and effective impact in Baku this May.
Baku Flames 2026 explores creativity in the age of AI with its new "Human After All" theme. Join us May 15-16 in Baku. Entries open January 12!
Early bird passes and award entries for Baku Flames 2026 are now open. Join the international festival of creativity and effectiveness on May 15–16 and showcase your work to local and global juries.
The Early Bird deadline for Baku Flames 2025 closes on March 7. Agencies, brands and creatives have only a few days left to submit their work at lower rates.
The official Baku Flames 2025 awards shortlist, selected by an international jury of industry leaders. See the work competing for Flames in Baku.
Baku Flames International Festival of Creativity and Effectiveness 2026 will take place on May 15–16, introducing the One Entry, Two Chances system that allows Azerbaijani creatives to compete in both Local and International categories with a single submission.
Aleph, a global network of digital experts innovating at the intersection of media, payments, and education, and the Baku Flames International Festival of Creativity and Effectiveness, Azerbaijan’s most active creative and marketing community, co-hosted the exclusive ‘Year-End Leaders Lounge’. The event brought together industry leaders to unveil the highly anticipated 2026 Baku Flames Festival theme: “Human After All”.
Renowned Dutch artist Street Art Frankey is coming to Baku Flames 2025! Known for his playful urban interventions, Frankey will take the stage to explore “The Power of Not Normal Work” and how unconventional creativity leads to extraordinary results.
Baku Flames has been recognized in the Marketing Effectiveness Rating by the Marketing Association of Uzbekistan, standing alongside global festivals like Cannes Lions and D&AD. Explore what this means for the festival’s impact.
The Baku Flames International Festival of Creativity and Effectiveness will bring together industry pioneers, creative talents, and innovators on May 2-3, 2025.
Baku Flames 2025 is set to ignite the creative scene in Azerbaijan and the region on May 2-3. With top industry speakers, networking events, and the prestigious Baku Flames Festival, this festival is the ultimate platform for creativity and effectiveness.
The Baku Flames International Festival of Creativity and Effectiveness 2025 is set to bring together the brightest minds in advertising, branding, marketing, and more.
Bringing together leading names from advertising, branding, media, entertainment, and marketing, the Baku Flames International Festival of Creativity and Effectiveness has officially launched its full programme
The winners of the first-ever Baku Flames Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in creativity and effectiveness across four competition tracks. See the full list of winners.
Secure your spot at Baku Flames International Festival of Creativity and Effectiveness 2025. Get your pass now and be part of an unforgettable journey of creativity, learning, and networking on May 2-3.
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