40 students representing 32 different countries will make up this year's class. Delivered in partnership with Creative Campus by Google, they will be benefit from a fully curated learning programme that will help them discover the different avenues of the industry, grow their personal networks and obtain a global, future-oriented perspective.
The students have undergone an intensive selection process, each having been nominated by our partner organisations in their countries and then being chosen by a global selection panel of 9 industry experts, headed by Josy Paul, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer of BBDO India.
The selection process was initiated in the fall of 2018 with the goal of making the Academy the most diverse curated learning experience at the Festival.
"This class is a reflection of the next generation of the Creative Industry that will change norms and set new standards."Maksimilian Kallhed and Abraham Asefaw, Co-Founders of The Pop Up Agency
Steve Latham, Head of Talent and Training shared:
"At The Cannes Lions School, we know that diversity leads to enhanced creativity and we want to nurture talent that is indicative of the industry we strive towards and the world we live in."
"We're very excited to share with you the class of 2019. Our rigorous selection process has led to the most diverse class we've had yet. Each of these students radiates potential. For them, the Academy is a milestone that will launch their careers. It will give them with a foundational understanding of different creative avenues and thought-provoking insights they would only be able to learn from each other in this unique global learning environment."
The Academy has been running since 2003 and will led this year by Maksimilian Kallhed and Abraham Asefaw, Co-Founders of The Pop Up Agency. The duo shared:
"We are proud to present the class of 2019. We were looking for students with inspiring stories and backgrounds. Students who have gone the extra mile to get where they are today. This class is a reflection of the next generation of the Creative Industry that will change norms and set new standards. We truly appreciate the ability to support and empower young minds and what we get in return is something you cannot put a price on. By doing this we sit in the front row with the future, the next generation brand and businesses leaders."
Saskia Owens, Creative Campus lead from Google, shared:
"We are thrilled to congratulate the class of 2019, and to play a part in helping these rising superstars prepare for their careers in the industry. We look forward to hosting the students on the Google Beach at Cannes Lions, as well as to welcome the class of 40 in our headquarters in Mountain View, California later in the year."
ESA Saint-Luc Liège, Belgium
Brightfish
Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo da Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Estadão
Jinan University, China
China Advertising Association and Modern Advertising
University of Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Comunidad de Empresas de Comunicación Comercial de Costa Rica
Tomas Bata University, Czech Republic
Lionhearted S.R.O.
Universidad Casa Grande, Ecuador
El Universo
The American University, Egypt
The Worx
Miami Ad School, Hamburg, Germany
Creative Campus by Google
Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary
Association of Communication Agencies in Hungary with Magyar Telekom
BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India
Creative Campus by Google
IIIT Delhi, India
Creative Campus by Google
LD College of Engineering, India
Creative Campus by Google
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia
Creative Campus by Google
Technological University Dublin, Ireland
Institute of Advertising Practitioners Ireland
Istituto Europeo di Design, Italy
ADCI
Africa Digital Media Institution, Kenya
Creative Campus by Google
American University of Kuwait, Kuwait
IAA Kuwait Chapter with American University of Kuwait
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Newsmedia Sal
The New School, Netherlands
Orange Lions with Adbusiness Amsterdam and The New School
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Chini Productions
Fagskolen Kristiania, Norway
CAPA Kinoreklame with Kristiania Professional College
Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Pakistan
Jang Media Group
School of Communication and Media Studies, Portugal
Multimedia Outdoors Portugal with Continente Sonae MC
National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, Romania
The Alternative School for Creative Thinking
Wordshop Academy, Russia
IMA Press
Universidad CEU San Pablo, Spain
Scopen with Universidad Ceu San Pablo
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Metal Factor with Leo Burnett Sri Lanka
Berghs School of Communication, Sweden
Swedish Association of Communication Agencies
Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan
Kleinerfisch
Zayed University, UAE
Motivate Media Group and Motivate Val Morgan
Warwick University, UK
Creative Campus by Google
Loughborough University, UK
Creative Campus by Google
Ruskin School of Art, University of Oxford, UK
Creative Campus by Google
Brixton Finishing School, UK
The Advertising Association
Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University, Ukraine
Reklamaster
Texas Tech University, USA
Creative Campus by Google
VCU Brandcenter, USA
NCM