12–14 May 2026 at the Cairns Convention Centre, Queensland, Australia

Cairns Crocodiles 2026 is Asia-Pacific’s premier festival uniting advertising, marketing, media and creative leadership under one roof. Set against the vibrant tropical backdrop of Cairns, this three-day event invites innovators, strategists and brand leaders to dive deep into the future of creativity and business impact.

Designed for professionals seeking practical inspiration and meaningful industry dialogue, the festival integrates high-impact keynotes, choice-driven content tracks, hands-on masterclasses and new talent programmes that push ideas forward. Across the days, you will gain insights that drive creative strategy, deepen your network, and equip you with tools to elevate your work in a rapidly evolving marketing landscape.

At the core of Cairns Crocodiles is celebration - the Cairns Crocodiles Awards honours exceptional creative work from across the region, while Cairns Hatchlings supports emerging talent with real briefs and mentorship opportunities. Alongside the formal programme, Cairns Extra social experiences bring the community together for connection, conversation and celebration across the festival city.

Check out the Session Details here and Speakers here

OFFER FOR THE MARKETING SOCIETY MEMBERS

The Marketing Society members receive an exclusive 10% discount to attend the festival. The Early Bird Tickets are priced at $2,528.90 AUD (includes GST) before the discount and you can use the code TMS10 to redeem the offer. The Early Bird ends 31 March 2026 post which the Standard Tickets will be priced at $3299 AUD + GST.

This ticket includes three-day event pass, access to all sessions, access to partner pavilion, welcome party admission, all happy hours, closing party.