Presented by Q1 Media

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.

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
1:30-2:15pm Professional Development with Stephanie Price
2:15-3pm Professional Development
3-4pm Travel to Montgomery Whitewater
3-4pm Roundtables/Games/Activities at Montgomery Whitewater
(optional $35 fee to raft or do the ropes course)
6:30-8pm Dinner at Montgomery Whitewater
8pm-until Hospitality

Saturday, August 22

9-9:45am Breakfast & Bingo with D7 EC
9:45-10:30am Chapter Development
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 with 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
3:15-3:45pm Public Service Activity
3:45-4:45pm Board of Directors Meeting
4:45-6pm Break
6-7pm Dinner
7-9pm Mouth of the South
9pm-until Hospitality