academies
The Young Lions Academies help rising young talent fast-track their careers and become the next generation of industry leaders. They combine inspiring classroom sessions with world-class speakers, hands-on learning and coaching from industry legends.Mark Tutssel, Global Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett Worldwide, described the experience as "five years learning in five days". Prepare to be inspired. Prepare to change your life.
A purpose-built campus at the heart of the Festival, the School is home to the Young Lions Academies, Competitions and Young Lions Week. Our competitions and career acceleration programmes offer opportunities for professionals to grow their potential and learn from industry leaders.
Founder and CEO
Withinlink
Creative Director
Google
Managing Director, Chief Marketing Officer
Emerson Collective
Author and Founding Editor
Versify/HMH
Chief Executive Storyteller
ACNE
Vice Chairman
Ogilvy
Chief Design Officer
Deloitte Digital
Chief Marketing Officer
The TradeDesk
"Simply too incredible to put into words. I gained invaluable tips, skills and advice directly from industry leaders. I left a better person and an improved creative.”
Emma Kasarsky, Junior Art Director, Badger & Winters, USA
Connect with like-minded peers, speakers, classroom mentors, award-winning creatives and festival delegates. After a course, they'll be life-long friends, trusted advisors and business partners.
Expand your creativity by developing a practical Creative Toolkit. Uncover new ways of solving creative challenges. Learn where to look for inspiration. Build creative bravery and develop higher creative standards.
Shine at work. Future-proof your career with insights about the latest trends, themes, challenges and opportunities.
This year, Academy places are by application only. Tutors want a class of hungry, talented individuals who want to be there. Your company is investing in you, so you must be serious about your career.