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Roger Hatchuel Student Academy

Interested in a career in advertising? Don’t know where to start? The Roger Hatchuel Student Academy is a unique learning experience designed to help you launch your career.

Each year, the Academy gives 30 students the opportunity to learn firsthand from the world’s greatest brands, creative minds and industry leaders.

Meet the 2024 Students

Academy overview

Our programme is designed to help you explore the various avenues and creative spaces you could pursue after you graduate. Throughout the week, you’ll unlock a greater understanding of the industry and build a network of global peers.

Topics covered include:

  • An introduction to the creative industry – client, agency and beyond
  • The agile creative process
  • Building your personal brand
  • Working with purpose
  • Leadership, teamwork and confidence
  • The value of diversity
  • Solving creative briefs.
View the 2024 programme

Who’s it for?

To join our programme, you must:

  • be a full-time student in your last year of study
  • be 18–25 years old (born on or after 20 June 1999)
  • have an interest in advertising and creative communications.

Please note that the programme is delivered in English. Only apply if you’re confident you’ll be able to participate in all discussions and collaborate with other programme participants.

2024’s Speakers

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh

Founder

Muslim Girl

David Shing

David Shing

Digital Prophet

Shingy

Helen Tiffany

Helen Tiffany

CEO

The Coach House

İlkay Gürpınar

İlkay Gürpınar

Chief Creative Officer

HeyMo ®️ The Experience Design Company

Jonathan Mildenhall

Jonathan Mildenhall

CMO

Rocket Companies

Juan Javier Peña Plaza

Juan Javier Peña Plaza

North America Chief Creative Officer & Partner

GUT

Larissa Meek,

Larissa Meek,

Co-Chief Creative Officer (US Experience Center)

PwC

Lauren Pleydell-Pearce

Lauren Pleydell-Pearce

Chief Creative Officer

PwC UK

Madonna Badger

Madonna Badger

Chief Creative Officer and Founder

FUTURA COLLECTIVE

Martha Rzeppa

Martha Rzeppa

Managing Director

UEG Germany

Ricardo Casal

Ricardo Casal

North America Chief Creative Officer & Partner

GUT

Sasha Jiang

Sasha Jiang

AR/VR Creative

Digitas UK

Tom Beckman

Tom Beckman

Global Chief Creative Officer

Weber Shandwick

My time at the Roger Hatchuel Student Academy was nothing short of transformative. It's not just a programme – it's a launchpad for creativity. The Academy ignited my passion, broadened my horizons and connected me with the most brilliant minds in the industry.

Lara Malta

School of Communication and Media Studies (ESCS)

Roger Hatchuel Student Academy 2024

How to Apply

Student nominations for this Academy are put forward by our Festival Representatives, starting in November 2024. If you’re interested in attending, please get in touch with your country’s representative for more information.

Top tips for crafting your application video

Every year, we receive hundreds of applications from around the world. How can you stand out from the crowd? Your two-minute video should show us who you are and how you’re creative. Be memorable. Show us your personality, your passion, your creativity. Tell us why you deserve a ticket to Cannes Lions.