‘Creative Conversations’ programme returns during LIA judging in Las Vegas – Australia represented by three young creative stars

In just over a week LIA will commence the second annual ‘Creative Conversations’ programme targeted to young creatives from around the globe.

In 2013, ‘Creative Conversations’ will once again take place at the Encore/Wynn Resort in Las Vegas during the week of LIA Judging in early October. Sixty-five hand-picked young creatives will attend this invitation-only event, including three from Australia.

Australia is represented by: Sophie Beard (left) from Clemenger BBDO, Melbourne, CB Agency of the Year for the past five years; and Psembi Kinstan (below left) and Joe Sibley (below right) from GPY&R, Melbourne.

London International Awards launched the ‘Creative Conversations’ programme in 2012 as a way of giving back to the industry. ‘Creative Conversations’ is targeted at young creatives from around the globe from the disciplines of Advertising, Production, Design, Digital and Branding & Marketing.

LIA coordinates a week of educational and enriching seminars, lunches and dinners filled with stimulating discussions centred on the experiences and ideas of the speakers in their respective fields. The attendees are encouraged to drive the conversations using their own experiences or by asking questions that would take the conversations to another level. The entire initiative, including travel, meals and hotel expenses, is fully funded by LIA.

This year the attendees will experience an incredible line-up of speakers from around the world. The Keynote Speaker is Daymond John, Founder & CEO of FUBU, Star of ABC’s Shark Tank, & CEO of Shark Branding, marketing consulting agency.

Speakers:

Raphael Aflalo, CEO and Co-Founder of My Love Affair, Paris

Tony Granger, Global Chief Creative Officer of Young & Rubicam

Laura Gregory, Founder of Great Guns

David Guerrero, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer of BBDO Guerrero/Proximity Philippines

Amir Kassaei (left), Worldwide Chief Creative Officer of DDB Worldwide

Nick Law, Global Chief Creative Officer of R/GA

Tham Khai Meng, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer of Ogilvy & Mather

Rosie Siman. Senior Strategist & Cultural Curator of 360i

Katrina Lantos Swett, President and CEO of Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice

Sheridan Thomas, Head of Production at Great Guns London

Mark Tutssel (left), Global Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett Worldwide

Ralph van Dijk, Founder and Creative Director of Eardrum Australia

Emma Wilkie, Managing Director of The Gunn Report

Faris Yakob, Creative Director and the Founder of GeniusSteals

‘Creative Conversations’ is fast becoming one of the most sought after experiences on the Creative Calendar. The attendees were selected by creative directors, producers, designers, associations and media outlets (including Campaign Brief) from around the world.