The One Club names 25 Portfolio Night hosts

Established in 2003, Portfolio Night brings together aspiring creatives and industry professionals for portfolio reviews, networking and recruitment

The One Club for Creativity has announced the first 25 cities and host organizations for the 2026 edition of Portfolio Night, its global portfolio review program for emerging creative talent. The event will take place throughout October, with additional host locations expected to be confirmed in the coming months.

Established in 2003, Portfolio Night brings together aspiring creatives and industry professionals for portfolio reviews, networking and recruitment. The programme is held in cities around the world and is designed to help young talent connect with agencies, brands and creative organisations.

First host cities announced

The initial list of confirmed hosts spans the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America.

In the Asia-Pacific region, events will be hosted by Storm Communications in Delhi, Storm Communication in Kathmandu, Publicis Groupe in Jakarta, Adobo Magazine in Manila, Omnicom Advertising in Mumbai and through a virtual Pan-India event, Leo Singapore on October 22, and Rock Yu Creative in Taipei.

Global programme continues across regions

European hosts include Clube da Criatividade de Portugal in Lisbon and BBDO Paris. In Latin America, confirmed hosts are Círculo de Creatividad Argentina in Buenos Aires, EstoEsMarte in Guatemala City and for a virtual Central America event, Wieden+Kennedy in Mexico City on October 28, Havas in Monterrey, and Inbrax in Santiago on November 17.

In the Middle East, Sketch Iraq will host the Baghdad event on October 26, while Impact BBDO will host events in Dubai and Riyadh. In the US and Canada, hosts include Dagger in Atlanta on October 20, Book 180 for a virtual Charleston event on October 28, Dieste in Dallas, Alma in Miami, Goodby Silverstein & Partners and Odysseus Arms in San Francisco on October 22, and Rethink in Toronto.

All-Stars programme returns

The One Club for Creativity said opportunities remain available for agencies, brands and creative organisations to become city hosts.

Portfolio Night also includes the Portfolio Night All-Stars programme, in which each host city selects one participant with the strongest portfolio to join a week-long virtual collaboration. Participants work in international teams on a brief from a global brand, attend seminars and recruitment sessions, and present their work to a judging panel. Members of the winning team will travel to New York to attend Creative Week 2027.

Industry mentoring and recruitment

Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club for Creativity: "Portfolio Night is the only program of its kind that serves as a high-visibility opportunity for agencies, organizations, and creative professionals to give back to the industry by guiding the earliest steps of future copywriters, art directors, creators, and technologists. We're grateful for the agencies and organizations who serve as hosts, and look forward to adding additional locations shortly."

Branding for Portfolio Night 2026 was created by New York-based artist, designer and creative director Juan Carlos Pagan. The programme also received typographic support from Sharp Type, which donated the Centra No.1 type family, and Sunday Afternoon, which provided the Cinderblock typeface.

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