Pitcher Festival 2026
14 - 16 May
Pitcher Awards 2026 opens for entries 1 November 2025! Learn More.
Join the
Young Pitcher Academy
Africa’s leading creative training and competition platform
for young professionals in marketing communications.
The Pan-African Celebration of Creativity
Pitcher Festival celebrates Africa's creativity in marketing, advertising, media, PR, digital, entertainment, and related fields. It presents the prestigious Pitcher Awards, the Pan-African benchmark for creative excellence, honouring ad agencies, brands, and individuals for exceptional campaigns and initiatives in Africa and diasporan communities worldwide.
Pitcher Awards
Celebrating the creativity that drives business and social good in Africa
The Pitcher Showcase is on the move, spotlighting African creativity. Your city could be next. Watch out!
Young Pitcher Academy
The Young Pitcher Academy is a pan-African training and mentorship programme designed for professionals under 30 who are shaping the future of creativity across the continent. Through a blend of online learning, regional bootcamps, and access to industry leaders, participants gain strategic insight, creative confidence, and global perspective. Whether you're joining for growth or competing in the Young Pitcher Competition, this academy is your launchpad to impact and recognition.
Future Pitcher Student Academy
Formerly known as the Future Creative Leaders Academy (FCLA), the Future Pitcher Student Academy continues its mission of nurturing Africa’s next generation of creative talent. This rebranded programme brings together final-year students from tertiary institutions across the continent for seminars, screenings, and workshops led by top industry professionals. As an early immersion into the competitive world of advertising and creative communications, it offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and transformative competitions. Register now and take the first step toward a thriving career in the creative industry.
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