This event presented a new festival format, where judges, agencies, and winners of the 2026 edition, celebrated indie creativity, while strengthening connections within the independent industry.
Miami, United States – May 28, 2026. WINA (the World Independent Advertising Awards) held a networking event for its 11th edition of WINA’s “Gathering the Best” at the Hyatt Regency Miami. This meeting was designed to connect independent creative talent and foster networking spaces among some of the leaders of the advertising industry.
The day began with a private session in which eight prominent members of WINA’s international jury evaluated the festival’s top scoring pieces and selected 3 gold-medal winners as worthy of a Grand Prix, and for the first time in a decade a Titanium will be awarded at the festival.
Among the participating brands and organizations were well-known companies such as Rappi, as well as agencies such as Spotdly, Castillo de IF and other prominent firms.
Subsequently, the event gave way to an exclusive networking dinner that brought together a select group of agencies and brands, from different independent agencies. Trophies were presented to some of the winners, recognizing the work of the winning campaigns. Beyond the celebration, the meeting allowed attendees to strengthen professional relationships and generate relevant conversations about the future of creativity, communications and independent marketing.
WINA’s “Gathering of the Best” reaffirms the festival’s commitment to building a global community that promotes creative excellence and independent industry growth, creating scenarios where recognition also becomes an opportunity to connect, learn and generate new partnerships.
With initiatives like this, WINA continues to consolidate itself as one of the most important platforms for independent talent and for bringing together leaders who are transforming communication globally.
