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

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
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October 20th, 2026

Matt Dawson Headshot

Beyond the Brief

Matt Dawson | Creative Director
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October 29, 2026

Student Studio Crawl

Student Studio Crawl

*For students only

November 10th, 2026

Emily Cohen Headshot

Building the Love Into Your Business

Emily Cohen | Casa Davka
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December 4-6th, 2026

AAF-ND Good for Nothing 2026

Good for Nothing

Join us in our annual event helping our local nonprofits!

Join the club

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