In January, Noreen spoke at the Creative Network sold out event, Let’s Talk, in Belgium.

In January, Sean also judged the 2013 Austin ADDY’s Awards with Anne Telford and Tim Guy.

In November, 2012, Sean Adams and Noreen Morioka were keynote speakers at the RGD Design Thinkers National conference in Toronto. At the conclusion of the conference, both Sean and Noreen served as emcees for the Adobe Design Achievement Awards which celebrates 16 young designers and design faculty.