This Way Up.
Creativity’s breeding ground for worthwhile opinions.
15.08.2023 - 17.08.2023
Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney.


13 SPEAKER SESSIONS

Across three action-packed mornings, you’ll enjoy four riveting and thought-provoking sessions each day, including the opening address, speakers and/or panels, culminating in the keynote speaker session.  Arrival/morning tea & coffee included.


AWARD SCHOOL 40TH CELEBRATION

An exclusive gala dinner to announce our 2023 Hall of Fame inductee and celebrate 40 years of AWARD School and its extraordinary success in catalysing the careers of some of Australia and the world’s most awarded creatives.

For more information contact Simone@AdCouncil.org.au


THE GOLD PENCIL AWARD PARTY

Join AWARD for one helluva festival wrap party at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art overlooking the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour. Live entertainment, premium food, drinks and the announcement of the most prestigious accolades of the year - winners of the 44th AWARD Gold and Special Awards and AWARD School 2023’s national top student. Plus you’ll get to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in creativity.


AWARD UNI

AWARD unveils a new way for mid-weight creatives to level up. AWARD Uni debuts two of six custom-designed modules that will inspire and equip creatives with 3+ years’ experience with the skills, critical thinking and confidence to maximise both their day-to-day success and long-term career potential.


AWARD AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENTS: BRONZE AWARDS & SILVER/GOLD SHOWCASE (VIRTUAL)

Join us over two days of virtual announcements as we highlight our bronze winners and also showcase what has been awarded at least a silver with the potential of being elevated to gold at The Gold Pencil Award Party on Thursday the 17 August. These live-streamed announcements will be a great opportunity to view all the work that has been awarded at the 44th AWARD Awards prior to finding out the final results and what has been recognised with gold at our festival gala party.