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SAVE THE DATE

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October 20-21

Our incredible speakers will share their knowledge with us over two days
so make sure to be here!

The 2023 AAF Central Region Conference will create a platform where everyone can connect, find a unique way to communicate, and celebrate together in what makes our industry great. In the end, we aspire to generate and elevate a positive perception of communication and storytelling to all attendees, while having a great time together.

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speakers

2023 SPEAKERS

(more to come. stay tuned.)

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STEVE PACHECO

President/CEO

American Advertising

Federation

(read his bio)

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NOOR NASEER

VP of Media Innovations

and Technology 

Basis Technologies 

(read her bio)

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TAD CARPENTER

Designer/Owner

Carpenter Collective 

(read his bio)

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KATHLEEN RIESSEN

Strategic Planning Consultant

Canoan Stategy

(read her bio)

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JOHN PICKERILL

Advertising Attorney

Fredrikson & Byron

(read his bio)

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CRAIG BROOKS

Founder/CEO

Forae Factory

(read his bio)

schedule
Learn & Be Inspired at
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AdConnect is bringing advertising professionals together from all over the AAF Central Region. Attend exciting workshops, network and hear from engaging speakers like AAF National President Steve Pacheco, TikTok,  Tad Carpenter, and many more.

SCHEDULE

Thursday 10/19
Friday 10/20
7:45pm
Kickoff Party
Location TBD
(more info to come)
8 am - 9:15am
Check-In, Breakfast,
Opening Remarks

9:15am - 10:15am
Building Brand Systems
Tad Carpenter
Owner/Designer
Carpenter Collective

10:30am - 11:30am
Creativity Requires Diversity
Craig Brooks
Owner, Forae Factory

11:30am - 1pm
Lunch

1pm - 2pm
Agency Case Study
Speaker TBD

2:15pm - 3:15pm
Topic TBD
Speaker TBD

3:30pm - 6pm
Agency Tours & Social
Saturday 10/21
8 am - 9:15am
Check-In, Breakfast,
Opening Remarks

9:15am - 10:15am
Tik Tok
Madison Scullin
Senior Content Manager
Tik Tok

10:30am - 11:30am
Curating Your Creativity
Noor Naseer
VP of Media Innovations and Technology, Basis Technologies

11:30am - 1pm
Lunch & Keynote
Steve Pacheco
President/CEO
American Advertising Federation

1:15pm - 2:15pm
Breakout Sessions
Kathleen Reissen
John Pickerill

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Panel Discussion

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Topic TBD
Speaker TBD

5pm - 7pm
Social Hour
prices

TWO-DAY CONFERENCE PRICES

(sales end october 13, 2023)

STUDENT
AD2 MEMBER
DES MOINES LOCAL
INDIVIDUAL
$100
$250
$250
$300
venue

VENUE

401 Locust Street  •  Des Moines, Iowa

RENAISSANCE DES MOINES SAVERY HOTEL

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sponsors
2023 SPONSORS

WITHOUT THE GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM OUR SPONSORS, THIS CONFERENCE CANNOT HAPPEN. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK OUT EACH SPONSOR BY CLICKING THEIR LOGO, AND USE THEM IF YOU CAN. YOUR SUPPORT OF THESE SPONSORS IS APPRECIATED!

(sponsor listing coming soon)
about
ABOUT THE AAF CENTRAL REGION CONFERENCE

The AAF Central Region Conference (CRC) is a bi-annual conference specific to AAF club members within the Central Region — but absolutely open to all members of AAF. The AAF Districts represented by the Central Region include Districts 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10.

 

This conference encourages AAF members from different Districts to gather together, share ideas, and meet fellow AAF members they may not have had the opportunity to meet otherwise.

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