Since its inception back in the distant 2015, the Ad Black Sea Festival firmly established itself as an instant hit on the regional creative scene. But you know what they say: if it’s nice, do it twice.

So, starting in 2024, the team has expanded its horizons and will now gather local and international creative communities two times a year - once in the fall, for the International Festival of Creativity in Batumi, and once in the spring, for the Tbilisi Design Festival in the heart of Georgian capital.

OUR VISION Connecting the Black Sea region to Europe with cutting-edge creativity.

OUR MISSION Supporting creative professionals and organizations on their quest to stand out at local, regional, and international stages.

AD BLACK SEA is independent, freedom-loving, active, and ever curious - just like its audience. We strongly believe in creating a supportive community and that knowledge sharing is the best kind of caring.
 

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

They say ‘creativity is intelligence having fun’… And no one knows how to combine the two better than Ad Black Sea! The festival’s dynamic, packed program is the perfect storm of work and entertainment you’ve been craving for so long.

• COMPETITION: International jury, Q&A, awards show
• EDUCATION: Talks, workshops, panel discussions, screenings
• ENTERTAINMENT: Networking sessions, daily parties, evening events, leisure activities

International Festival of Creativity 

SEPTEMBER, BATUMI 

From the moment it was first introduced to the public, Ad Black Sea has quickly become the region’s favorite creative event of the year. Over the course of just 7 editions, the festival has grown from 250 to over 1300 attendees. With its internationally renowned speakers, exciting contests, and legendary parties, Ad Black Sea is a platform to discuss burning questions in advertising, try to forecast the industry’s future, and celebrate the world’s best and most successful ad campaigns.

The International Festival of Creativity takes place on the Black Sea coast every September, and consists of a 3-day program of keynote speeches, workshops, awards ceremony, parties, and more! A renewed detailed program is made available before the start of every new edition of the festival.

In September 2024, Ad Black Sea will, once again, bring together the industry’s key players, inspirational talks, big ideas, legendary names, interactive sessions, hands-on workshops, and activities - all designed to cause tidal waves of creativity, with ripple effects strong enough to last for an entire year.

Tbilisi Design Festival 

MAY, TBILISI

But, since inspiration loves being nourished, why not indulge it… By attending our newest creation - a one-day event dedicated entirely to design.

Why design? Because, from the simplest item imaginable to the most complex machine, everything in our lives is designed. Because design is much more than just creating a product that looks good - it’s one of the most powerful forces in our lives. The one that shapes the way we interact with the world. The one that inspires, empowers, and enlightens us. Because design is everything, and everything is design. And, since the already-packed schedule of the Ad Black Sea wouldn’t allow us to pay proper homage to the quintessential medium - that combines form, function, ideas, and experience - we dedicated a separate event to it. 

The format is familiar: talks, panels, brand interactions, workshops, masterclasses, and more - The Tbilisi Design Festival features everything you know and love about the Ad Black Sea experience. With two distinctions: it’s held in Georgia’s vibrant, cosmopolitan capital and lasts for one unforgettable, mind-blowingly inspirational day.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the edge of a very special Europe - first on May 1st in Tbilisi, then on September 12-14 in Batumi!