edcom: Training Tomorrow’s Talents

CDate night by ACC Belgium
2017-02-07 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | ACC, Sint-Huibrechtsstraat 17, Brussels, 1150, Belgium
If you are a final year art student, don’t miss this great opportunity to meet top Belgian Creative Directors at this Valentine-themed speed networking session.
Students are invited to bring their portfolio and discuss their outstanding creative work.
Top creatives at following agencies have already confirmed their presence: &Koo, Air, 20Something, Duval Guillaume, Friendship, Happiness, Havas, JWT, LDV United, Leo Burnett, Prophets, Serviceplan & The Reference.

Announcement of edcom Thesis Competition 2016-17 Winners
2017-01-30 | Online
Drum rolls please!
On this day the judges will announce the names of the winners of the 2016-17 Thesis Competition.
In addition to receiving an edcom Certificate, having their thesis summary published on the edcom website and the possibility to be published in a European advertising journal or magazine, the winners will be awarded with travel, accommodation and a seat at the 2017 EACA International Advertising Summer School.
Keep your eyes peeled for that all-important email!

edcom Thesis Competition 2016-17 Announcement of Finalists Round Two
2017-01-23 | Online
Drum rolls please!
On this day the judges will announce the names of the lucky people who have made it through to the third and final round of the 2016-17 Thesis Competition. The final entries will be judged on two criteria: Novelty: does the thesis offer a new and original insight and scale: what is the magnitude of the achievement. All finalists and winners will receive an edcom Certificate, publication of their thesis summary on the edcom website and the possibility to be published in a European advertising journal or magazine. The winners be awarded with travel, accommodation and a seat at the EACA International Advertising 2017 Summer School.
Keep your eyes peeled for that all-important email!

edTalk on Digital Video Advertising
2017-01-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Don’t miss out on the next Webinar in our edtalk series.
In this Webinar, Oliver Gertz, Managing Director Interaction EMEA and Programmatic Lead Global Clients, MediaCom, will talk about digital video advertising and its importance in the industry.

Ad Venture Team Registration Deadline
2016-12-15 12:00 | Online
Are you bothered by gender stereotyping and inequality?
Want to make a difference?
Make sure to register your team for this year’s Ad Venture project and have the chance to win a trip to the prestigious Cannes Lion 2017 festival!
Team registration can be found here.
Good luck!

Thesis Competition 2016-17 Poster Deadline
2016-12-14 12:00 | Online
If you are one of the lucky people to have made it to Round Two of our Thesis Competition, make sure to send your poster to us by this date.
Your poster should summarise the main themes, evidence and findings.
More information about what exactly we are looking for can be found here.
Candidates who submit a poster on time will be in with a shot of winning an all expenses paid stay at our 2017 Summer School!
Good luck!

edTalk: How is virtual reality revolutionizing marketing and communication?
2016-12-14 11:00 - 23:30 | Online
Virtual Reality is one of the biggest trends in marketing nowadays.
How is it revolutionizing marketing and communication?
Lara Rincon will give an edTalk on this topic. She is the country manager of the digital marketing agency “Tres Prima”, Spanish subsidiary of “Trois Prime”. She has specialised in virtual reality since 2013 and has developed more than 10 VR animations.

Salon Européen de l'Education 18-20 November
2016-11-18 08:30 - 2016-11-20 18:00 | Parc des expositions, Porte de Versaille, Paris, France
For all our French students and academics – make sure not to miss this great careers event, Salon Européen de l’Education, taking place this weekend (18-20 November) at Porte de Versailles, Paris.
Get ahead with your career and discover all the communications courses put on by edcom member, ECS Paris.

edTalk "Virtual Reality: big buzz or real added value for clients?"
2016-11-16 11:00 - 11:30 | Online
Oscar Bastiaens is a lecturer in semiotics and multi-narrative design at the NHTV, Breda University of Applied Sciences and he is involved in research on VR and transmedia.
Oscar will talk about the recent developments in VR and the benefits that both industry and consumers see in the future in different industries.He will also invite participants to take a critical look towards VR and look beyond the hype to see whether VR is really the ‘next big thing’ for everyone, or just a few.
VR is now a big buzz in the industry, but when the wow-factor wears off, where will the technology settle, and will audiences still be interested?

Festival of Enterprise at Bournemouth University
2016-11-16 08:00 - 2016-11-18 20:00 | Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom
University of Bournemouth is hosting the Festival of Entreprise – you can already book your tickets for 16-18 November 2016.
Designed to inspire innovation and creativity for local businesses, BU students and staff, the Festival of Enterprise brings together speakers from a range of business fields.
Featuring collaborations with the likes of Matt Desmier – Bournemouth’s go-to guy on the digital creative scene – and Richard Dolan, the Innovation Lead for the Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group.
Tickets are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. All events are free and everyone is welcome – bring ideas, the coffee is provided!
You can book tickets online here.

Thesis Competition 2016-17 Announcement of Finalists Round One
2016-11-15 | Online
Drum rolls please!
On this day the judges will announce the names of the lucky people who have made it through to the second round of the 2016-17 Thesis Competition.
Successful candidates will then have to submit a poster of their thesis.
The poster should summarise the main themes, evidence and findings of the research.
More information about the poster can be found here.
Keep your eyes peeled for that all-important email!

European Digital Skills Award 2016
2016-10-30 | Online
The European Commission invites nominations for the best projects, which encourage people to improve their digital skills. The new European Digital Skills Award aims to celebrate outstanding projects developing the digital competences of Europeans for work, education and life in general. Individuals, organisations, businesses, public authorities, schools, universities, non-governmental organisations and associations can apply for the European Digital Skills Award by filling in the application form by 30 October 2016.

Deadline Thesis Competition 2016-2017
2016-10-26 | Online
If you have written a Bachelor or Master thesis on commercial communications and want to receive recognition for it, don’t hesitate a second longer and enter our Thesis Competition! Contact your edcom coordinator for further details and make sure to send your abstract (500 word summary in English) to inspire@eaca.eu by 26 October 2016!

edcom October meetings
2016-10-19 09:30 - 12:45 | Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel, Rue des Six Jetons 70, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
edcom members are kindly invited to join us for the usual edcom October Members’ meeting on 19 October 2016.
Click here for more information

Euro Effie Awards Gala
2016-10-18 19:00 | Cercle de Lorraine, Rue aux Laines 23, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
The Euro Effies has been rewarding marketing communications campaigns from any discipline having achieved success through proven, effective marketing communications in two or more European markets since 1996 and has been growing ever since. Celebrate with us on 18 October 2016! edcom members receive one complementary ticket.
Click here for more information

Evolution Lab 2016
2016-10-18 14:00 - 16:30 | Steigenberger Hotel, Avenue Louise 71, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
During the Evolution Lab 2016, EACA and edcom are organising a forum on identifying and retaining the talents of tomorrow. Top agency, client and academic panellists will also discuss the Google Talent Revolution Survey 2016.
Click here for more information

EACA International Advertising Summer School
2016-07-04 - 2016-07-08 | design akademie berlin, Berlin, Germany
This year, the annual summer school will take place in Berlin from 4 t 8 July. Both students and young professionals will work on a brief for a real client while following workshops by leading industry professionals.

EdTalk with Ronald Voorn
2016-06-08 13:00 - 13:30 | Online
Save the date: Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 13h00 CET! Join us for an edTalk on marketing ethics by Ronald Voorn!

EAC Results
2016-06-06 - 2016-06-10 | Online

Announcement of Ad Venture winner
2016-05-20 | Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

edcom Members' meeting in Zagreb
2016-05-20
The next edcom Member’s meeting will be organised on 20 May 2016.

National Associations' Meeting
2016-04-28 - 2016-04-29 | Dublin, Park House, 191 N Circular Rd, Dublin, D07 EWV4, Ireland

Top 10 Ad Venture campaigns to be announced
2016-04-21

European Advertising Certificate exam across Europe
2016-04-14

Ad Venture campaigns submission
2016-03-16
The Ad Venture student teams will need to submit their creative work by 16 March 2016 at 12h00 pm. We look forward to seeing their campaigns!

EACA Board Meeting
2016-03-11
The EACA Board Meeting will be organised on 11 March 2016 in Dublin, Ireland.
