Countdown to Spikes Asia
Unmissable world class content will be available for delegates, with 30 seminars offering an engaging programme focusing on creativity and learning, and The Forum, a new stream of content offering attendees the chance to interact with speakers on the specific themes: The Creative Future of Media; Creativity in Mobile Advertising; Consumer Insights and Understanding People; Creativity in Branded Content and Entertainment; and The Creative Future of Technology.
This year's speaker line-up includes:
• Alan Dunachie, director of operations, Economist Group, UK
• Amir Kassaei, chief creative officer, DDB Worldwide
• Andrew Robertson, CEO, President, BBDO Worldwide
• Chris Dobson, executive vice-president of BBC Advertising, BBC Worldwide
• Daito Manabe, Media Artist
• Dominic Proctor, president, GroupM Global
• Elliot Polak, founder, CEO, Textappeal
• Ishita Sharma, global brand manager: Closeup; Global Platform Leader: Digital, Closeup, Unilever
• James Thompson, chief marketing officer, Diageo Asia Pacific
• Jose Miguel Sokoloff, president, Lowe Global Creative Council; Co-Chairman, CCO, Lowe SSP3, Colombia
• Julian Boulding, president, thenetworkone
• Lyn Heward, creative director, Cirque du Soleil
• Nick Brien, chairman, CEO, McCann Worldgroup
• Prasoon Joshi, chairman, CEO, McCann Worldgroup India
• Rei Inamoto, chief creative officer, AKQA
• Tham Khai Meng, worldwide chief creative officer, Ogilvy & Mather
• Tina Manikas, global retail & promotions officer, Draftfcb
• Todd Solondz, writer, director
A programme of evening events offers dedicated networking opportunities, an essential value of the Festival, to all attendees. Spikes Nights begin with Facebook hosting a welcome drinks reception at their offices at the end of the Festival opening day, offering the chance for an informal mingle with fellow delegates. The second night sees the return of the ever popular Networking After Dark; this year JWT, Lowe Asia Pacific, McCann Worldgroup, Ogilvy & Mather, TBWA and VivaKi will all host six amazing parties. On the final night, bringing the Festival to a close, the hotly anticipated Awards will be held at the Marina Bay Sands and followed by celebrations at the After Party, taking place at Avalon nightclub.
Offering inspiration, dedicated screening areas and exhibitions will showcase the best of creativity in the Asia-Pacific region and all of the shortlisted work from this year's entries. Alongside this, Innovasia, the Festival's technology zone, will display the new wave of technology-based products coming out of Asia and beyond. Delegates will have the opportunity to understand how technology can aid brands to create groundbreaking work. This year, Spikes will also will take form of an interactive exhibition, 'KnownUnkown', a live installation reflecting expression of art on everyday consumer products featuring work from local artists.
Helping to nurture upcoming talent within the industry, the Young Spikes programme not only offers discounted packages to young creatives, young marketers and students, but also provides tailored academies - the Spikes Asia Creative Academy for students and the Young Spikes Marketers Academy - giving young talent the chance to learn in an invaluable environment from some of the best people in the industry. The Young Spikes Competitions provide the next generation the chance to showcase their skills. This year three competitions will take place; Integrated, Media and, new for this year, the Agency Shoot Out Competition with teams of two creating a print advert. Entries will be judged by members of the Spikes Asia juries and the winners will be announced and awarded during the Awards Ceremony.
Further information as well as details on registering to attend the Festival can be found at www.spikes.asia. Spikes Asia takes place from 16-18 September in Singapore.
Key 2012 dates
Delegate registration: Open
Entries: Contact Fiorenza Plinio at aisa.sekips@seirtne
Festival dates: 16-18 September 2012
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