Presented by Q1 Media
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 Porter 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
Registration 10am-3pm, Tavern and Porter
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 for guided rafting or ropes course; $27 for tubing)
6:30-8pm Dinner at Montgomery Whitewater
8pm-until Hospitality
Saturday, August 22
Registration 8:30am-3pm, Tavern and Porter