Presenting the Jury for the All Juries Section 2026

The All Juries section focuses on special themed groups showcasing local spirit, social good causes, and works demonstrating a creative breakthrough, an innovative shift in process or procedures that lead the way forward in advertising.

New to this section is the UNFPA Inclusion Excellence Award, which aims to inspire and recognise creative work that actively contributes to gender equality and social inclusion.

The Game Changer group is the only group in the main competition that is open for entries worldwide.

Meet the Members:

• Xavier Blais, Partner and Executive Creative Director, Rethink

• David Guerrero, Creative Chair BBDO Guerrero, member of the BBDO Worldwide Creative Council

• Emma Follett, Co-Chief Creative Officer, Design Bridge and Partners

• Joanna Lawrence, Global Chief Strategy Officer, Havas Media Network

• Islam ElDessouky, Global Creative Excellence Senior Director, The Coca-Cola Company

• Peter Ampe, Chief Creative Officer, AKQA Brussels, Belgium

• Kosta Schneider, Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Groupe Ukraine and Czech Republic

• Riccardo Fregoso, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Creative SEMENAT

• Oriol Bombi, Executive Vice President, Head of Strategy, Global Brands, McCann

• Barbara Grabiwoda, Chief Strategy Officer, Publicis Groupe Central and Eastern Europe

• Gabriela Alvarez Minte, Regional Gender Advisor, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Eastern Europe and Central Asia​

This section will be reviewed by all five juries during the first round of judging. The best of the best will be chosen by the five jury presidents, one organiser-selected representative from each of the five juries, and a representative from the UNFPA as part of the UNFPA Inclusion Excellence Group.

Golden Drum Competition is open! Submit you eligible works and join the Wild. Wild. Best!