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New Blood Festival with Adobe is the place to directly connect emerging creatives with the creative industry and be inspired.

A graduate showcase of more than 45 exhibiting universities, exclusive exhibitions of winners from New Blood Awards, New Blood: The Portfolios, talks by industry leaders, portfolio reviews, activations by our sponsors, and more.

New Blood Awards 2026 winners

The winners, with Pencil levels, have been announced.

New Blood Awards – for students and starters

Launch your career in advertising and design with an award for students, graduates and aspiring creatives.

Talks that matter

Featured speakers

Anthony Burrill

Anthony Burrill

Annie House

Mia Powell

Anthony Burrill

Anthony Burrill

Annie House

Mia Powell

Anthony Burrill

Anthony Burrill

Annie House

Mia Powell

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A UX researcher and other creatives explain the art of building a stellar career

How Nate Agbetu and Anita Chhiba built careers on their passion

Just start your passion project, and other tips

Watch designers and strategists discuss how strategy works with design

Four creatives from Design Bridge & Partners serve up the basics of strategy for design in this video

How AI can change your creative game

A Solution Consultant at Adobe explains how their new tool uses AI to help creatives stand out

How to ace a technical interview and land a job

A UX researcher and other creatives explain the art of building a stellar career

How Nate Agbetu and Anita Chhiba built careers on their passion

Just start your passion project, and other tips

Watch designers and strategists discuss how strategy works with design

Four creatives from Design Bridge & Partners serve up the basics of strategy for design in this video

How AI can change your creative game

A Solution Consultant at Adobe explains how their new tool uses AI to help creatives stand out

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