New York Festivals to host speakers series at 2010 Awards

New York Festivals, now in its 53rd year of honoring the "World's Best WorkÃ‚®," will host a series of interactive speaking sessions and key note speeches by some of advertising's most influential and creative minds during the 2010 International Advertising Awards Ceremony on June 10th -12th in Shanghai, China.

These interactive educational sessions allow attendees to explore emerging trends and discuss the current state of creativity with industry leaders from around the globe. Attendees will be encouraged to interact with the speakers through the use of various digital communications platforms.

Advertising creative Chris Kyme will act as MC/moderator at the upcoming International Advertising Awards ceremony. "The panel discussions offer a unique chance to delve into the minds of industry leaders across Asia. To engage them on topics which are of great significance to the future of our industry, not just as rehearsed presentations, but in live conversation as one-off, vibrant mini-events," said Kyme.

New York Festivals three day series of events, celebrating NYF's International Advertising Awards and the Innovative Advertising Awards winners, is sponsored by Sino ADI. The festival will be held at the Shanghai Theatre Academy and Sino ADI's state-of-the-art advertising and marketing center. Events include a Print & Design winner's gallery, TVC screenings, Lifetime Achievement Award presentations, the announcement of the 2010 NYF Advertising Award winners, daily networking events, live performances, and after parties.