- Introduction & Guideline
- Registration
Young Stars MAD Competition is the world’s first global marketing and advertising competition for college students. The competition is designed to discover emerging creative talents and accelerate their growth on the global stage.
Students from around the world take on a single global brief, presenting innovative ideas and actionable solutions,
which are evaluated by leading professionals from the global creative industry.
Selected winners receive award benefits as well as internship opportunities.
Their winning works are showcased as official global promotional content, gaining international exposure.
The competition provides a powerful launchpad for students pursuing careers in marketing and advertising,
enabling them to challenge themselves alongside global peers and become part of a worldwide creative network.
Young Stars MAD Competition 2026
25 August (Tue) – 28 August (Fri), 2026
| 25 Aug. (Tue) |
26 Aug. (Wed) |
27 Aug. (Thu) |
28 Aug. (Fri) |
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·Subject Announced
·Competition begins
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·Competition Ends
·Submissions close
·Enjoy MAD STARS
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·Judging
·Enjoy MAD STARS
·Young Stars Networking Party
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·Special Session & Conversation with the Jury
·Enjoy MAD STARS
·MAD STARS Awards Show
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※ The above schedule is subject to change.
| Prize |
Number |
Benefit |
| Gold |
1 |
Trophy |
| Silver |
1 |
Trophy |
| Bronze |
1 |
Trophy |
| Crystal |
3 |
Certificate |
-Providing internship opportunities (Opportunities for internships at domestic and international advertising agencies)
28 Aug (Fri), 2026 / MAD STARS Award Show
Jury
Mentor