The Dubai International Advertising Festival is the premier awards show and annual platform of learning, inspiration, networking and celebration for the advertising and communications industry in the MENA region

Now in its fourth year, from 27-29 March, Dubai Lynx 2011 will offer an outstanding and thought-provoking programme at its new location, the Madinat Jumeirah resort on the Arabian Sea.

This year's festival will open with a special screening on Sunday 27 March of the Academy Award and Bafta nominated film, Exit Through The Gift Shop, by the internationally-acclaimed British graffiti artist, Banksy. Presented by The National, this will be the first time ever that the entertaining and amusing documentary will be screened in the Middle East.

Over two days, 28 and 29 March, more than 22 international and regional industry leaders, including creatives and clients, will present 18 seminars that will offer delegates insight and inspiration and four workshop sessions providing an interactive and hands-on learning experience in small and more collaborative groups.