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NSAC - April 17 - 19, 2024
Professionals - April 18 - 20, 2024

The annual conference of the American Advertising Federation’s Tenth District

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Professional Registration

  • Apr 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Dallas, Dallas, TX 75205, USA
    Celebrate those whose commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident through their creative work and organization-wide initiatives. Ring in the Inaugural Class of future leaders in advertising with a new award called The Next Wave.
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  • Apr 18, 2024, 2:00 PM CDT – Apr 20, 2024, 10:15 PM CDT
    The Beeman Hotel, 6070 N US 75, N Central Expy #1000, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
    AAF’s most dynamic district is coming to Dallas, TX! Count on a full spectrum of speakers, wide range of workshops, and opportunities for professional growth and personal fun. Register by February 11, 2024. This is the conference registration. Please see hotel info on homepage.
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Advent10n - $399 Professionals / $299 Ad 2 Members
FULL ACCESS (includes Mosaic & Next Wave Awards) - $474 Professionals / $374 Ad 2 Members

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Hotel Reservations

Reserve your room by 3/29 to lock in the $179.00 per night rate

Reserve your room and learn more about the conference hotel:

The Beeman Hotel

 Professional dates 4/18-20, 2024

NSAC Schools please see instructions below.

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Competition & Hotel Reservations

The NSAC competition will take place April 17, 2024 to April 19, 2024.

To register your team and reserve your room download and fill out the form then contact:

 Laurie Priftis to reserve -

laurie.priftis.13@gmail.com

Speakers

MAIN
KEYNOTES

 Friday Welcome Breakfast 

Dr. Whitnee D. Boyd
Doc B. Empowers, LLC
Be BOLD: Discovering You

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 Friday Lunch Keynote Panel 

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Aldo Quevedo
BeautifulBeast
CEO, Creative Chairman

Lauren Anselmo
MOROCH DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
Director of Partnerships & Site Direct Media 

Christina Pedison
Pizza Hut
Media Manager

Dr. Carrie La Ferle
SMU Temerlin Advertising Institute
Professor & Researcher of Ethics & Culture in Advertising

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 Saturday Breakfast Keynote 

Christopher Smith
Plot Twist Creativity, Co-Founder, Principal, and Chief Creative Officer
None of Us Know What the Hell We’re Doing: Notes on Leadership from a Reluctant Agency Owner

AGENDA

Wednesday 4/17/24 - NSAC Only

  • NSAC Registration Orientation & Competition

 SMU, Hughes Trigg Building  

Thursday 4/18/24 - NSAC & Professionals

  • NSAC Competition
  • NSAC Awards Reception
  • Conference Check-in
  • Conference Welcome Reception

 SMU, Hughes Trigg Building  

Friday 4/19/24 - NSAC & Professionals

  • Welcome Breakfast 
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Lunch Keynote
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Mosaic & Next Wave Awards (Optional Ticket) - Location: Elizabeth Perkins Protho Great Hall, 5901 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX

 The Beeman Hotel 

Saturday 4/20/24 - Professionals 

  • Breakfast Keynote
  • Breakout Sessions
  • District Business Meeting
  • Lunch Dine Around
  • Governor's Champagne Toast
  • Evening of Excellence Celebration (offsite)

 The Beeman Hotel 

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Agenda
Workshops

DIVERSE
BREAKOUTS

 

Creative

Sessions will be focused on design, copy and creating exciting content. We do it every day and continue to create better.

Innovation

Our world is constantly changing, these sessions will focus on how best to keep up with current changes and getting ready for future industry changes.

Community

Community is important. We use advertising as a way of giving back, these sessions will focus on how to be inclusive and help in the community around you.

OUR PARTNERS

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 Host 

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 Future is Bright - Evening of Excellence

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Creative Speaking

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Creative Speaking

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Show Your Support

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Show Your Support

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 Show Your Support 

IN-KIND PARTNERS

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Swag Partner 

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 Website Partner 

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Floral Decor,

Student Creations

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Evening of Excellence

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Evening of Excellence Bar Sponsor

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On Site Promotional Partner

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Photography Sponsor

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Print Sponsor

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NSAC Venue Sponsor

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Become a Sponsor

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Become a Sponsor

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Become a Sponsor

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Join Us in Dallas

 

Professionals - April 18-20, 2024

The Beeman Hotel

NSAC - April 17-19, 2024

Southern Methodist University

Questions?

Your co-chairs are here to help. We can't wait to see you in Dallas, TX!

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