Established in 2003, The One Club says Portfolio Night is an evening of advice, networking and recruitment that takes place in dozens of cities around the world on the same date to help the next generation of creative talent entering the industry.  

Opportunities are still available for agencies, brands and creative organisations around the world to serve as city hosts. The One Club says tickets will go on sale in September.

The One Club says the initial list of confirmed cities and hosts, with more to be announced shortly, is as follows:

APAC

  • Auckland: Droga5
  • Bangkok: Grey nJ United
  • Jakarta: Publicis
  • Manila: Adobo Magazine
  • Mumbai: DDB Mumbai
  • Shanghai: BBH Shanghai 

Europe

  • Bristol: Taxi Studio
  • Lisbon: Clube da Criatividade
  • Paris: DDB Paris

Latin America

  • Guatemala City: EstoEsMarte
  • São Paulo: Africa Creative 

North America

  • Atlanta: Murder Hornet
  • Charleston: book 180
  • Dallas: Dieste and BBDO West
  • Miami: alma
  • New York: Tank New York
  • Toronto: Tank Toronto

The programme includes Portfolio Night All-Stars, a weeklong virtual programme where each city host selects one young creative in their market with the best portfolio to participate, says the organisation. 

The All-Stars will work in global teams on a brief from Google, and attend seminars and recruiting sessions. At the end of the week, each team presents their pitch to a panel including representatives from Google, with the Grand Prize winning Portfolio Night All-Stars flown to New York by The One Club for Creative Week 2026, says The One Club. 

Google's exclusive global sponsorship will involve participation in some local Portfolio Night events, as well as providing and evaluating the All-Stars brief, adds the organisation. 

"What excites me most about Portfolio Night is its sheer global reach," says Sheila Larkin, Head of Talent at Google Creative Lab. "Creativity knows no borders, and to be able to connect with aspiring talent from Auckland to Jakarta, New York to Shanghai, all on the same night — that's truly powerful. This partnership allows us to tap into diverse perspectives and fresh voices, which are absolutely essential for building products and experiences that resonate with everyone, everywhere."

Portfolio Night serves as the gateway for young talent to enter the industry, enabling the best of the present — hundreds of renowned international creative directors — to meet and mentor the leaders of the future in industry hubs around the world, says The One Club. 

The event also offers a number of benefits for hosts, serving as a crucial tool for agencies to recruit top young talent. It also provides agencies and organisations with a platform for recognition from local industry peers, and a place on the global stage as the ad world tunes in to this unique event, says The One Club. 

"Portfolio Night is the only programme of its kind that serves as a high-visibility opportunity for agencies, organisations and creative professionals to give back to the industry by guiding the earliest steps of future copywriters, art directors, creators and technologists," says Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club for Creativity. "We're grateful for the agencies and organisations who serve as hosts, and greatly appreciate the global support from Google that plays a key role in making it possible."

The One Club concludes that the branding for Portfolio Night 2025 was created by 2022 Young Guns Winner, Ana Miminoshvili, represented by Glasshouse Artists in North America.

For more information, visit www.oneclub.org. You can also follow the One Club on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, or on TikTok.

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