Thank you to everyone who has helped to make the 20th ADFEST so memorable. ADFEST 2017 concluded last night with a glistening poolside after party, sponsored by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau.
At one of Asia’s most celebrated and recognized regional creative festivals this week, delegates took part in industry-focused workshops and heard presentations on topics like storytelling, technology, and creativity.
“This year I’ve seen ideas that are going into unchartered territory in a great way, and innovations that I’m really happy exist in the world now. It’s been especially fun judging work that emerges from local insights, yet can be appreciated by people all over the world,” says Ted Royer, Chief Creative Officer of Droga5.
Since its origin in 1998, ADFEST has championed the diversity of creative talent across Asia and, at the same time, has been a driving force towards boosting the region’s production quality to meet or exceed global standards.
Jimmy Lam, President of ADFEST, says: "We are very fortunate this year to have an extremely diligent group of juries judging the ADFEST Lotus Awards. Every individual, but especially the Super Eight panel of Jury Presidents committed their time and really went the extra mile to ensure that the award results were fair and the outcome was something they could be proud of. We truly appreciate their efforts and their commitment to making ADFEST a respected festival of note on the world stage."
So what about the next 20 years?
“Local heritage is alive and well, and our job at ADFEST is simply to continue to encourage and maintain awareness of it in future. I think we are very lucky to live in the Asia Pacific region, with so much diversity, and a richness of culture that is alive and well,” says Vinit Suraphongchai, Chairman of ADFEST.
Thanks to everyone who made our 20th anniversary celebrations so special. We hope you leave Thailand feeling inspired and invigorated – the future looks bright for Asia Pacific creativity. See you next year!
Watch some of the highlights of ADFEST 2017 here: https://yout
