Events

Day At The Capitol is our chance to impact legislation that governs the advertising industry, directly affecting each of our livelihoods. "Government Relations" is not the most sexy topic of the AAF & Ad 2 but it truly is important and part of this organization's grassroots. Hear from the AAF District 10 Government State Representatives, AAF National […]

ADvent10n 2023 heads to the Bat City! Join advertising professionals, educators, and students from across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana for ADvent10n – the annual conference for the American Advertising Federation’s District 10. Enjoy great speakers, workshops for personal and professional growth, networking, Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Mosaic Awards show, and tons of fun! […]

Mosaic Awards Show Join us as we celebrate our newest class of Mosaic Award recipients. This event will be held in tandem with the Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 14th, 2023. PURCHASE TICKET(S) | BECOME A SPONSOR   SPONSORS: GSD&M | BILL RICHMOND

Induction Ceremony Join us as we celebrate our next class of Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame inductees. This event will be held in tandem with the District 10 Mosaic Awards on April 14th, 2023. PURCHASE TICKET(S) | BECOME A SPONSOR   SPONSORS: GSD&M | BILL RICHMOND

SAVE THE DATE! June 1 - 4, 2023: St. Louis Details: The AAF’s national conference connects all aspects of the advertising industry. Influential agencies, clients, media companies, suppliers, and college students from across the country will address how to thrive in today’s economy and how the changing culture of business and consumers is impacting our industry. […]

Club Officer Training As an Officer or Director of your local AAF Club, you've made an investment. Now, let AAF District 10 make an investment in you by attending the 2023 Club Officer Training workshop on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. During this action-packed day you will get to learn more about AAF at the national […]

Our incredible speakers will share their knowledge with us over two days so make sure to be here! The 2023 AAF Central Region Conference will create a platform where everyone can connect, find a unique way to communicate, and celebrate together in what makes our industry great. In the end, we aspire to generate and elevate […]

What: D10 Mid-Year Retreat Who: Presidents, Board Members & Anyone Interested in Club Leadership When: Saturday, January 27th, 2024 Where: Houston, Texas Cost: $65 In-Person | $25 Virtual Mid-Year Retreat will be located at Lopez Negrete Communications (3336 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77098) in Houston, Texas. A room block has been secured at the DoubleTree Greenway […]

ADvent10n 2024 heads to The Beeman Hotel, in Dallas! Join advertising professionals, educators, and students from across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana for ADvent10n – the annual conference for the American Advertising Federation’s District 10. Enjoy great speakers, workshops for personal and professional growth, networking, and tons of fun! VISIT EVENT WEBSITE | REGISTER NOW | BOOK […]

Club Officer Training As an Officer or Director of your local AAF Club, you've made an investment. Now, let AAF District 10 make an investment in you by attending the 2024 Club Officer Training workshop on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. 11:30am: Check-in 12:00pm: Start 6:00pm: End - Dinner to follow Location: Clampitt Paper (9207 […]

Join us July 31, 2024 ay Noon to hear from the latest group of Mosaic Award winners on what makes impactful and inclusive advertising. The talented marketers go above and beyond in their workplaces and in their communities. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

PIE Event: Kick off Your Year Right- Tips and Leadership Tricks Join us for our first PIE event of the year! We invite all presidents, board members and executive directors as we walk through the resources available to your clubs and boards along with best practices for implementation. 3pm EST / 2pm CST / 1pm MDT […]

2024 D10 Summit When: Sept. 26-29, 2024 Where: Courtyard by Marriott, South Padre Island, TX Hosted by AAF Rio Grande Valley CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE SUMMIT WEBSITE

PIE Event Membership Retention- Simple steps Membership Engagement Join us for our second PIE event of the year! We invite all presidents to join us in roundtable topics to discuss simple steps you can take to keep members in the AAF such as recognizing members outside of the awards, the vibe of your club and more. […]

PIE Event Value of the AAF - ‘What is your Why’ Join us for our third PIE event of the year! We invite all presidents and incoming presidents to join us discussing why we are a part of AAF and perfecting our recruitment and retention elevator pitch! 3pm EST / 2pm CST / 1pm MDT / […]

WEBINAR via Zoom: How One AAF Club is Pushing Back Against Legislation Join AAF District 10 as we dive into the results of staying active in our legislative community. Our peers from AAF Nebraska join us to share their ongoing experience of standing up to a state ad tax. Learn what you can do to prevent […]

PIE Event Let’s Reward the Year - Ovation Awards and Club Achievement  Join us for our FINAL PIE event of the year! We invite all presidents and incoming presidents to join us in discussing the ovation awards and club achievement competition. 3pm EST / 2pm CST / 1pm MDT / 12pm MST & PST / 10am […]

AD CONNECT 2025 It's About you. AAF Central Region Conference When: October 17 - 18 Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel at the Mall of America (2100 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, MN 55425) Registration Fee (Early Bird Rate): $350.00   Click here for conference and hotel registration!

Becoming a Center of Excellence | How to Advocate Internally This virtual event will offer brief summaries of key topics / issues relating to Government Relations and the Marketing / Advertising industry: Consumer Data Privacy Ethical Use of GenerativeAI and the Role of Regulation Focus on how young professionals can become a subject matter expert and […]

Join us for an in-depth American Advertising Awards 101 Webinar led by Sophie Rogers, District 10 American Advertising Awards Chair, designed to help you understand everything you need to know about entering and succeeding in the AAAs. Whether you’re a first-time entrant or a seasoned creative, this session will walk you through the entire process and […]

Generative AI Legislation Webinar JANUARY 21, 2026 at 12:00p REGISTER NOW Join us as PMG’s Jonathan Hunt moderates a discussion with Jason Hartley, Josh Okun, and Claire Ferguson. Jason Hartley, Head of Media Innovation and Trust at PMG With nearly 20 years of experience, Jason is a key member of PMG’s Center of Excellence, where he […]

Presidents' Mid-Year Retreat — Click Here to REGISTER and PAY ONLINE — What: D10 Mid-Year Retreat Who: Presidents, Board Members & Anyone Interested in Club Leadership When: January 23rd - 24th, 2026 Where: Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) 1 University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115 Agenda: Friday- January 23, 2026 7:00p Welcome Dinner at Margaritaville Resort Casino […]

10 Questions with District 10 Special Guest: Kurt Thigpen CEO & Co-Founder of Ace Studios and Vice Chair of the AAF Council of Governors Join us for a fireside chat with AAF D10 Governor Austin Sandy. This month we'll sit down with CEO & Co-Founder of Ace Studios and Vice Chair of the AAF Council of Governors, […]