SPEAKERS

AWARD School announces its 2026 lineup of speakers, bringing together creative leaders from Europe, the United States, New Zealand and Australia as part of the industry-led program. They will share real-world insights to help emerging talent navigate the evolving art of creativity.

Our 2026 content will tackle the cutting edge - from creative AI and innovation to behaviour change, stereotyping and the latest industry shifts. It will give students the tools, fresh ideas and inspiration they need to thrive in the fast-moving world of commercial creativity.

Applications open 5 February 2026.

  • Jim Curtis

    Chief Creative Officer, LePub New York

    LinkedIn

  • Justine Armour

    Chief Creative Officer International, 72andSunny

    LinkedIn

  • Ralph van Dijk

    Founding Creative Director, Eardrum & Earmax Media

    Linkedin

  • Hilary Badger

    Executive Creative Director, Leo Australia

    Linkedin

  • Tom McQueen

    Executive Creative Director, Droga5 New York

    LinkedIn

  • George McQueen

    Executive Creative Director, Droga5 New York

    LinkedIn

  • Tara McKenty

    Chief Creative Officer, AKQA ANZ

    LinkedIn

  • Bridget Jung

    Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy Australia

    LinkedIn

  • Sam Stuchbury

    Executive Creative Director & Founder, Motion Sickness

    LinkedIn

  • Alex Roberts

    Director, Finch

    Website

  • Lucy Hay

    Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, CLUTCH Glue

    LinkedIn

  • Annabel Hay

    Co-Founder & CEO, CLUTCH Glue

    LinkedIn