Events

Join Us For Live & Virtual Events

Our events are designed to supercharge your professional journey — whether you’re tuning in virtually or showing up in person. From powerhouse speakers to hands-on workshops, each event is your chance to learn something new, sharpen your skills, and connect with the best in the business. Don’t just attend… show up, stand out, and make your mark!

Speaker Series

Big names. Bold ideas. Join us each month at our speaker events full of insights and inspiration. Don’t miss your front-row seat to the future of our field.

Socials

From happy hours to creative mixers, our social events are your chance to connect with the best in the biz, unwind, and catch a vibe with your advertising pals.

Buzz-Worthy

From our rowdy TV Timeout Super Bowl ad review to virtual trivia night and creative throwdowns, these are the events everyone is going to be talking about!

Awards

Submit your best ads and creative for a shot at the spotlight — then join us for an unforgettable night celebrating our area’s top talent. Fame, glory, and bragging rights.

Upcoming Events

October 29th, 2026

Student Studio Crawl

Student Studio Crawl

*For students only*
"Crawl" through real advertising and marketing agencies in the FM area to hear from the professionals as they share about their work and careers!

November 10th, 2026

Emily Cohen Headshot

Building the Love Into Your Business

Emily Cohen | Casa Davka
Get Your Tickets

November 17, 2026

Fall Member Forum

A members-only meeting for open discussion about upcoming events AAF-ND operations.

In-Person Meeting: 5PM
Virtual: 6:30PM

December 4-5th, 2026

Good for Nothing Fargo

Join us in our annual event helping our local nonprofits!

January 26th, 2027

This is Native: Building the Skydance Brewing Brand Story

Brian Winkeler | Founder and Verbal Creative Director of Robot House
Get Your Tickets

February 26, 2027

American Advertising Award Show AAF-ND

Avalon Event Center, Fargo ND

Past Events

September 1st, 2026

Kickoff Event AAF 2025

AAF-ND Season Kickoff

Get season sneak peeks, connect with other members, play games and win door prizes!

September 29th, 2026

Naoma Serna-Zahn Headshot

The Feedback Inferno: Surviving the 9 Circles of Client Feedback Hell

Naoma Serna-Zahn | Nuevo Studio

October 20th, 2026

Matt Dawson Headshot

Beyond the Brief

Matt Dawson | Creative Director

Join the club

Become a member of AAF-ND to enjoy a majority of our events at no extra cost.