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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: 10 Questions with District 10
DESCRIPTION:10 Questions with District 10\n\n\nSpecial Guest: Kurt Thigpen\nCEO & Co-Founder of Ace Studios and Vice Chair of the AAF Council of Governors\nJoin 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\, Kurt Thigpen. A longtime AAF leader and champion for the advertising community\, Kurt brings a people-first approach to leadership rooted in resilience\, inclusion\, and service. From growing agencies to strengthening chapters nationwide\, his perspective spans every level of our industry. We’re asking the questions. He’s bringing the insight. This is a free\, virtual event. \n\nMark your calendar and tune in for an honest conversation about leadership\, growth\, and the future of our industry. \n\nThursday\, March 05\, 2026 at 1:00pm – via Zoom.\n\n\n>>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<<\n\n\n\nSpeaker BIO:\nKurt Thigpen is the CEO and co-founder of Ace Studios\, a Reno-based creative and digital marketing agency serving clients internationally. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the AAF Council of Governors\, where he works closely with leaders nationwide to strengthen chapters\, grow membership\, and support the long-term health of the organization. \nA longtime AAF leader at the local\, district\, and regional levels\, Kurt brings a people-first approach to leadership rooted in resilience\, inclusion\, and service. In 2024\, he was honored with the AAF Lee-Douthit-Levine Perseverance Award\, recognizing his commitment to leadership through adversity and his dedication to the advertising community. Kurt is also a frequent speaker and advocate for professional development\, civic engagement\, and public education.
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SUMMARY:Advent10n 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Dallas in April 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe American Advertising Federation’s most dynamic district is coming to Dallas TX!\n​ \nREGISTER TODAY\nJoin advertising professionals\, educators and students from across Texas\, Oklahoma\, Arkansas and Louisiana for Advent10n – the annual conference for the American Advertising Federation\, April 08 – 11\, 2026. Mix and mingle with Advertising and Marketing professionals involved at the top levels of the industry\, along with the best and brightest students from close to 20 colleges and universities competing to enter the profession. \n​ \nApril 8th – 10th\nDistrict National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC): \n– 15 Schools\n– 2 Winners move on to national\n– Student Career Fair \n​ \nApril 9th – 11th\nProfessionals experience 3 exciting keynote sessions and several breakout sessions on 3 tracks: \n– Creativity\n– Innovation\n– Community \n  \nPLUS – 2 BIG PARTIES and a chance to see the Mosaic Awards\, Next Wave Awards\, and American Advertising Awards! \nDon’t Miss out! \nREGISTER TODAY | BOOK HOTEL
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/advent10n-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel Dallas – Campbell Centre\, 8250 N. Central Expressway\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75206
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SUMMARY:Student Career Fair & Headshots
DESCRIPTION:Student Career Fair & Headshots!\nApril 9th\, 10am – 4pm\nSMU Campus\, Hughes-Trigg Student Center \nREGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE TODAY
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/student-career-fair-headshots/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel Dallas – Campbell Centre\, 8250 N. Central Expressway\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75206
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SUMMARY:2026 Next Wave Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Next Wave Awards Luncheon\nApril 10\, 2026 from Noon – 2:00pm. \nVISIT EVENT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/2026-next-wave-awards/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel Dallas – Campbell Centre\, 8250 N. Central Expressway\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75206
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SUMMARY:2026 Evening of Excellence
DESCRIPTION:The Evening of Excellence & Governor’s Toast\nApril 11\, 2026 starting at 5:10pm.\nHosted at Lerma:\n409 N Houston Street\, #700\nDallas\, TX 75202 \n  \nVISIT EVENT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/2026-evening-of-excellence/
LOCATION:Lerma\, 409 N Houston Street\, #700\, Houston\, Texas\, 75202
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