Mumbai: Spikes Asia, APAC’s most prestigious platform celebrating creativity and marketing effectiveness, has officially announced that registrations are now open for the 2026 Young Spikes Competition. Aimed at nurturing the next generation of creative leaders, the competition is open to professionals aged 30 and under and is widely regarded as a launchpad for emerging talent across the Asia-Pacific region.
The 2026 edition will feature Digital and Integrated categories, designed to test participants on both bold creative execution and strategic problem-solving under real-world conditions. Teams of two will compete in the Digital category, while the Integrated category will allow teams of two to three members. Participants will have 24 hours to respond to a brief set by a selected non-profit organisation, mirroring the intensity and expectations of live industry challenges.
Shortlisted teams will be invited to Singapore to present their work in person during Spikes Asia Week, scheduled from 9–13 March 2026. The final judging and presentations will take place on Wednesday, 11 March, with winners announced on Thursday, 12 March. Gold-winning teams will also be invited to attend the Spikes Asia Awards Ceremony that evening, where they will receive their medals on stage.
Competition Timeline
Online
- Friday, 6 March: Live virtual briefing
- Saturday, 7 March: Submission deadline
In-person (Singapore)
- Wednesday, 11 March: Live presentations and judging
- Thursday, 12 March: Winners announcement and debrief
The Young Spikes Competition continues to be a critical talent pipeline for the APAC creative industry, offering young professionals unmatched exposure, mentorship, and the opportunity to benchmark their work against the region’s best.
Further details on eligibility, categories, and registration are available at spikes.asia/talent-and-training/competitions.
Meanwhile, entries for the Spikes Asia Awards 2026 are also open, with the final submission deadline set for Thursday, 29 January 2026. More information can be found at spikes.asia/awards.
