Welcome to edcom

Edcom is the first European Institute for Education in Commercial Communications that brings academics, students and the industry together to support a rapidly changing sector. We foster excellence in education and research and promote exchanges between the commercial communications sector and academic partners. We facilitate cross-border education and employment, advancing international exchange of students and qualified and specialised teaching staff.

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The Institute was founded by the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA) together with the founding academic partners in 2007. To date, it counts 46 European academic members from 16 different countries. From public universities to private institutes, the edcom members offer a wide range of graduate and undergraduate degrees, including Communications, Media, Digital Marketing, and much more.

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Svitlana Stepanenko, Ad Venture Juror 2026

August 28, 2026

“For me, Ad Venture is much more than a student competition. It is a bridge between education and the communications industry, where students work on real business challenges while industry professionals gain valuable insights into how the next generation thinks, creates, and solves problems.”

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Inge Barkmeijer, Ad Venture Juror 2026

August 28, 2026

“The most rewarding part was seeing how differently each team approached the same challenge, and how different the advice was. All students start with the same brief; the outcome is diverse and interesting.  It was inspiring to see students combine strategic thinking with bold creativity, often bringing fresh perspectives that challenged conventional ways of looking at a brief. What stood out most was the energy, curiosity, and confidence they brought to their ideas. Being part of the jury was a great reminder that innovation often comes from people who aren’t afraid to question the obvious.”

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Tommaso Mangiarotti, Ad Venture Juror 2025

August 28, 2026

“I think the Ad Venture Competition is a great way to test theoretical knowledge in advertising by working with a real brand and tackling a real challenge.”

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