D&AD Festival 2016

D&AD Festival 2016 is the essential event for anyone and everyone who loves creativity and believes it is a driving force for progress in the world. Hosting more than 150 top global names in design and advertising over three days this April, there’ll be events from morning to evening throughout the Old Truman Brewery and surrounding area. You’ll immerse yourself in an exhibition of the world’s best commercial creative work, attend D&AD's world renowned training workshops and infiltrate local studios and agencies for talks, tours and seminars.

Headline speakers include advertising giant and WPP Founder Sir Martin Sorrell, the White House Creative Director Ashleigh Axios, graphic designer Annie Atkins (Grand Budapest Hotel), Gonzo illustrator Ralph Steadman and fashion designer Sir Paul Smith.

Culturally, technologically and environmentally we’re in the midst of the most transformational period in living memory. As we struggle to adapt in our daily lives, brands are rapidly becoming global citizens. So join a like-minded gathering as we try to make sense of what’s happening around us