Young Talent

Academies

The academy is designed to support students and young professionals to move to the next level in their careers. The academy is a three-day curated programme featuring focussed keynotes from industry leaders – as well as a 24-hour hack competition allowing participants to push their creative boundaries. The academy is open to students and professionals aged 30 and under in the creative and marketing industry. Each academy brings the world’s most inspiring speakers to share their experience, expertise and creativity with participants.

Why Apply

Expand Your Network
Make real connections, meet inspiring speakers one-on-one, network with festival attendees and build relevant social capital
Expand Your Network

Make real connections, meet inspiring speakers one-on-one, network with festival attendees and build relevant social capital

Future-proof your career
Learn from experienced industry leaders who have made significant contributions to their field. They're here to share insights into the latest trends and technologies, helping you stay ahead of the curve.
Future-proof your career

Learn from experienced industry leaders who have made significant contributions to their field. They’re here to share insights into the latest trends and technologies, helping you stay ahead of the curve.

Unlock your creative potential
Dive into a 3-day immersive learning experience featuring keynote sessions, workshops, and a 24-hour hack competition designed to ignite your creativity.
Unlock your creative potential

Dive into a 3-day immersive learning experience featuring keynote sessions, workshops, and a 24-hour hack competition designed to ignite your creativity.

Be recognised in the industry
Embrace the opportunity to shine in front of Saudi's creative industry by becoming the first-ever winners of Athar academies
Be recognised in the industry

Embrace the opportunity to shine in front of Saudi’s creative industry by becoming the first-ever winners of Athar academies

Focussed

Academies

*Any academies labelled ‘AR/EN’ are bilingual i.e. they will be conducted in both English and Arabic

Academy Leaders

Want to be part of the Athar Academies?

Academies are open to students and young professionals

SAR 3,375 excl. VAT

  • Open for working students and professionals 30 and under in the creative and marketing industry
  • Academies labelled ‘AR/EN’ are bilingual i.e. they will be conducted in both English and Arabic. The rest of the academies will be run in English
  • Before committing to attend the Athar Young Talent Academy, it is crucial to obtain approval from your university/ employer and ensure that you have no conflicting commitments

SESSION FORMAT

*Please note the programme may be subject to change at the organiser’s discretion.
*Sessions will be run in English unless otherwise stated

Monday 13 November

  • Registration
  • Keynote sessions
  • Hack brief & Team allocations
  • Hack workshopping

Tuesday 14 November

  • Keynote session
  • Hack workshopping
  • Hack Submissions

Wednesday 15 November

  • Team Presentations
  • Winner announcements

  • Accommodation and travel expenses will need to be borne by the applicant.
  • The academy will take place at Hotel Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC
  • The Young Talent Academy pass for the two days of the Athar Festival, which includes lunch & refreshments on Academy days, content and networking opportunities (only winning teams will receive a seat at the Athar Industry Awards on 16 November to collect their trophies)

Partners

Image Partner

Brief Partner

Got a Question?

For any Academy related inquiries, please contact us directly at bony@atharfestival.com