SPEAKERS
AWARD School’s 2026 lineup of speakers brought together creative leaders from Europe, the United States, New Zealand, and Australia as part of the industry-led program. They shared real-world insights to help emerging talent navigate the evolving art of creativity.
Our 2026 content tackled the cutting edge - from creative AI and innovation to behaviour change, stereotyping, and the latest industry shifts. It gave students the tools, fresh ideas, and inspiration they need to thrive in the fast-moving world of commercial creativity.
Applications are now closed for 2026.
Applications for 2027 open in February 2027.
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Jim Curtis
Chief Creative Officer, LePub New York
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Cass Jam
Creative Director, Bear Meets Eagle on Fire
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Paul Gregson
Creative Director, Bear Meets Eagle On Fire
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Justine Armour
Chief Creative Officer International, 72andSunny
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Ralph van Dijk
Founding Creative Director, Eardrum & Earmax Media
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Hilary Badger
Executive Creative Director, Leo Australia
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Tom McQueen
Executive Creative Director, Droga5 New York
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George McQueen
Executive Creative Director, Droga5 New York
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Tara McKenty
Chief Creative Officer, AKQA ANZ
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Bridget Jung
Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy Australia
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Sam Stuchbury
Executive Creative Director & Founder, Motion Sickness
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Alex Roberts
Director, Finch
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Lucy Hay
Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, CLUTCH Glue
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Annabel Hay
Co-Founder & CEO, CLUTCH Glue
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Lea Walker
Founder, Mrs Walker
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Esther Clerehan
Founder & CEO, CLEREHAN
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Robert Stone
People & Culture, Omnicom Advertising
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Sophie Klem
Art Director, Ogilvy
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Zoe d'Orey
Art Director, The Taboo Group