Introduced since 2004, the Young Lotus Workshop is one of the industry’s longest-running mentoring programs for up-and-coming young creative teams in the region. Open to advertising professionals aged 30 and under, with teams are selected by local representatives, the Young Lotus Workshop is a 3-day workshop designed to nurture the future of the industry.
Each year, an agency network hosts the Young Lotus Workshop. The workshop is facilitated by “trainers” from the host network, known as the Young Lotus Committee. Participants will be coached, lectured, and given a brief to be completed within 24 hours. Works will be judged by the Young Lotus Committee. Finalist teams will present their works on stage in front of ADFEST delegates. Young Lotus & Popular Vote winners will be announced on stage at the award presentation
OBJECTIVES & BENEFITS
To recognise, train, nurture, and inspire the rising stars in the region To learn from the best creative practitioners in the industry To elevate the region’s advertising and communication industry To provide the opportunity to network and be inspired by emerging talents in other marketsPARTICIPATION & ELIGIBILITY
Each local association/representative is responsible for selecting and sending in a team of 2 young creatives to represent that market Each local association/representative is responsible for participants’ airfare & ground transportation expenses Workshop participation is free of charge and each team will receive:3-day workshop facilitated by “trainers” from the host network, known as the Young Lotus Workshop Committee
Accommodation & meals during the workshop & ADFEST
Complimentary registration to ADFEST
