Young Ones Festival fast approaching
Monday, 6 May:
NYC Agency Tours
An exclusive inside look into some of the top agencies in New York City.
Student Portfolio Reviews
Your unique opportunity to have your portfolio reviewed by top working advertising professionals; this is the ultimate place to make industry contacts and connections.
19TH Annual One Show Student Exhibition Opening Party
A dazzling array of student work from some of the top Advertising and Design schools and programs in the world. This exhibition will also be open to the public throughout Creative Week.
The King Kong Of Ping Pong
Is it your dream to challenge the leading creatives in NYC to a little pong? Students' pairs face off against teams from Droga 5, R/GA, BFG9000, and more. Watch the tournament, then jump in for open play. Bring it.
Tuesday 7 May:
Client Pitch Competition
Watch as five finalist teams show off their powers of persuasion in front of a jury of leading creative directors and the client. The triumphant winners will be announced during the Young Ones Student Awards Ceremony.
Young Ones Student Awards Ceremony
The Young Ones Student Awards ceremony highlights great student work from around the world. Gold, Silver and Bronze pencils and checks are awarded to the top student work in Advertising, Design and Interactive. A prestigious industry scholarship is also presented.
Wednesday 8 May:
NYC Agency Tours
If you can't make it to Monday's look behind the scenes, get ready for Round 2...
Student Portfolio Reviews
Don't miss this invaluable (second) chance to receive feedback on your work, and bump shoulders with the world's top creative directors, recruiters and more.
Creative Boot Camp - Desire Meets Reality
A screening of the new One Club documentary, in which we follow students from varying backgrounds as they manoeuvre their way through an intensive ad campaign simulation. Director, Dylan C. Brown, and select cast members will be available for a Q&A after the film.
Thursday 9 May:
AD@FIT presents: Perception/Reality
Past Young Ones discuss what it takes to work at an ad agency right out of school. They will show their first campaigns, present some award winning ideas, and share what it's really like at some of the top advertising agencies in the world. Presentations will be followed by an informal Q&A and networking reception.
