In 2026, Cairns Crocodiles returned bigger and bolder, bringing together more than 2,300 of the region’s leading marketers, creatives, media leaders and innovators.
Now heading into its sixth year for 2027, Cairns Crocodiles has firmly established itself as the must-attend event for Asia-Pacific’s most ambitious brands and creative minds.
Cairns Crocodiles 2026 brought together some of the biggest names in creativity, marketing, media, entertainment and culture for three unforgettable days in the tropics.
The stage welcomed Academy Award-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi, global business leader Sir Martin Sorrell, creative powerhouse Paula Bloodworth, advertising legend Jane Evans, former Condé Nast China managing director Gill Zhou and Driscoll’s global CMO Jiunn Shih. We also heard from Nedd Brockmann, Abbie Chatfield, Daniel Macpherson, The Chemical Brothers’ longtime visual director Adam Smith and Amy Kean, alongside leading CMOs from ANZ, South Korea and Japan.
Senior leaders from Yo-Chi, American Express, Jaguar Land Rover, Moët, Budget Direct, BYD, Hakuhodo, HBO and more joined a program spanning brand, creativity, media, technology, sport and culture.
2026 also saw the debut of our Film & Screen track, featuring acclaimed filmmaker Warwick Thornton, and the launch of the Cairns Crocodiles MOGO, brought to life on stage by Rajeev Raja and his musicians.
For 2027, expect an even bigger collision of creativity, culture and commerce from across Asia-Pacific and the world.
Cairns Crocodiles is built for the industry in Asia-Pacific, combining world-class content, the prestigious Cairns Crocodiles Awards, Cairns Masterclasses and the Cairns Hatchlings competition for the region’s best emerging talent.
The region has long needed a truly regional, future-focused festival to call its own. Cairns Crocodiles is it.
Now, for 2027, we go again, bigger, bolder and even more representative of the extraordinary creative excellence across Asia-Pacific.
This is more than a festival. It’s a celebration of the creative heart of Asia-Pacific, uniting world-class talent, regional excellence and the next generation of leaders in one unforgettable location.
Cairns Crocodiles 2026 brought together some of the biggest names in creativity, marketing, media, entertainment and culture for three unforgettable days in the tropics.
The stage welcomed Academy Award-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi, global business leader Sir Martin Sorrell, creative powerhouse Paula Bloodworth, advertising legend Jane Evans, former Managing Director of Condé Nast China Gill Zhou and Driscoll’s Global CMO Jiunn Shih. We also heard from record-breaking endurance athlete Nedd Brockmann, podcast host Abbie Chatfield, actor Daniel Macpherson, Adam Smith, the long-serving visual director behind The Chemical Brothers, and Amy Kean, alongside a trio of incredible CMOs representing ANZ, South Korea and Japan.
Senior marketers and leaders from Yo-Chi, American Express, Jaguar Land Rover, Moët, Budget Direct, BYD, Hakuhodo, HBO and more also joined a program spanning brand, creativity, media, technology, sport and culture.
2026 also marked the debut of our Film & Screen track, featuring acclaimed Australian filmmaker Warwick Thornton and bringing together leading directors, producers, performers and industry voices to explore the increasingly blurred lines between entertainment, storytelling, brands and culture.
Cairns Crocodiles also continued to grow its Asia-Pacific footprint, bringing more voices, ideas and perspectives from across the region to the stage.
For 2027, expect an even bigger collision of creativity, culture and commerce as the best of Asia-Pacific and the world come together under the palm trees.
Cairns Crocodiles 2026 brought together some of the biggest names in creativity, marketing, media, entertainment and culture for three unforgettable days in the tropics.
The stage welcomed Academy Award-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi, global business leader Sir Martin Sorrell, creative powerhouse Paula Bloodworth, advertising legend Jane Evans, former Managing Director of Condé Nast China Gill Zhou and Driscoll’s Global CMO Jiunn Shih. We also heard from record-breaking endurance athlete Nedd Brockmann, podcast host Abbie Chatfield, actor Daniel Macpherson, Adam Smith, the long-serving visual director behind The Chemical Brothers, and Amy Kean, alongside a trio of incredible CMOs representing ANZ, South Korea and Japan.
Senior marketers and leaders from Yo-Chi, American Express, Jaguar Land Rover, Moët, Budget Direct, BYD, Hakuhodo, HBO and more also joined a program spanning brand, creativity, media, technology, sport and culture.
2026 also marked the debut of our Film & Screen track, featuring acclaimed Australian filmmaker Warwick Thornton and bringing together leading directors, producers, performers and industry voices to explore the increasingly blurred lines between entertainment, storytelling, brands and culture.
Cairns Crocodiles also continued to grow its Asia-Pacific footprint, bringing more voices, ideas and perspectives from across the region to the stage.
For 2027, expect an even bigger collision of creativity, culture and commerce as the best of Asia-Pacific and the world come together under the palm trees.
Entries Open
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Early Bird Entries Close
Friday, 12 March 2027
On Time Entries Close
Friday, 19 March 2027
Late Entries Close
Friday, 26 March 2027
Finalists Announced
Wednesday, 21 April 2027
Live Judging
Monday, 24 May 2027
(Cairns Convention Centre)
Awards Ceremony
Thursday, 27 May 2027
(Cairns Convention Centre)
