Google will host the Young Lotus Workshop 2026, with the theme, Unbound: Human + Creativity with YouTube, where ‘Unbound’ describes the next era of creative culture.
The Young Lotus 2026 workshop will be led by Chairperson, Geia Lopez, Head of Creative and Creator Partnerships, Google Southeast Asia.
“ADFEST Young Lotus is a vital platform for the next generation of creative makers to redefine storytelling. Through this program, Google aims to empower the creative industry with an AI-powered canvas to build brand stories that sit at the epicenter of culture, pairing human ingenuity with emerging technologies. We believe that as AI opens new possibilities, the brand storytellers remain the heart of every breakthrough.” – Geia Lopez.
After responding to the brief from Google, the top Young Lotus finalist teams will present their work on stage during ADFEST 2026 on Saturday 21 March at 11.15-13.00. The winners of both the Young Lotus and the Popular Vote will be revealed at the ADFEST Lotus Awards Presentation at 18.00.
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