Competition, podcast, and booth

Road to Essen is designed as a bridge from Vietnamese creative talent to global publishing conversations, with competition programming and international showcase moments.

Meeting-ready context

The campaign gives partners a concise way to discover finalists, understand market context, and plan conversations around SPIEL Essen.

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Road to Essen 2025 champion on stage
Road to Essen champion award moment on the main stage
Road to Essen finalist group during the award ceremony
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Road to Essen award category presentation
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