Join us in Montgomery as we embrace what’s next—together.
Shift Happens
And the best leaders don’t resist it—they adapt to it. This year’s AAF District 7 Leadership Conference brings together chapter leaders, emerging voices, and industry pros to navigate the evolving landscape of advertising, marketing, creativity, and leadership.
From emerging trends to shifting expectations and new opportunities, this conference is designed to help leaders stay ahead of change instead of reacting to it.
Because in this industry, change isn’t coming. It’s already here.
All day meetings will be held at The Tavern and Port Room, 12 West Jefferson St., Montgomery, AL 36104.
The advertising industry is constantly evolving.
Technology shifts.
Audiences shift.
Platforms shift.
Leadership shifts.
The organizations that succeed are the ones willing to adapt, collaborate, and move forward.
Friday, August 21
11am-12pm Professional Development with Q1 Media
12-1:30pm Lunch Keynote: Stuff About Advertising with Ashley Rutstein
1:30-2:15pm Nostalgia Marketing—Use it to Tell a Better Story with Stephanie Price
2:15-3pm Language As Image with Nolen Strals
3-4pm Travel to Montgomery Whitewater
3-4pm Roundtables/Games/Activities at Montgomery Whitewater
(optional $35 fee to raft or do the ropes course; $27 to tube)
6:30-8pm Dinner at Montgomery Whitewater
Saturday, August 22
9-9:45am Breakfast & Bingo with D7 EC
9:45-10:30am Public Relations with Adam Brooks
10:30-11:15am American Advertising Awards with Amy Riddle
11:15am-12pm Air Your Shift Out with the Regional Directors
12-1:30pm Lunch Keynote: Anne Kierig, AAF Government Affairs
1:30-2:30pm How to Serve the Koolaid with Stephanie Price & Danielle Salley
2:30-3:15pm Chapter Content Making with Hope Eakins
3:15-3:45pm Public Service Activity
3:45-4:45pm Board of Directors Meeting
