Join advertising professionals, educators and students from across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana for Advent10n – the annual conference for the American Advertising Federation, April 08 – 11, 2026. Mix and mingle with Advertising and Marketing professionals involved at the top levels of the industry, along with the best and brightest students from close to 20 colleges and universities competing to enter the profession.

A longtime AAF leader and champion for the advertising community, Kurt brings a people-first approach to leadership rooted in resilience, inclusion, and service. From growing agencies to strengthening chapters nationwide, his perspective spans every level of our industry.

We’re asking the questions. He’s bringing the insight. Tune in for an honest conversation about leadership, growth, and the future of our industry.

There is a lack of copyright protection for AI-generated content, posing risks for brands. Is your brand at risk? Let's find out what you can do about that, today.

You've got more time to nominate your choices for the AAF D10 Next Wave and Mosaic Awards. The nomination deadline has been extended to January 30th. We'll celebrate at Advention, April 9th through the 11th in Dallas. Right now, get your nominations in. https://aaf10.org/

It's a 10 Questions with D10 Webinar Replay with Crystal Anderson, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at 3Headed Monster. Class is in session. Enjoy.

Just in case you missed it, or want to share it with your local AAF Club, this is a replay of the D10 event on The American Advertising Awards.
This in-depth American Advertising Awards 101 Webinar was led by Sophie Rogers, District 10 American Advertising Awards Chair.
In this webinar, we covered: What are the American Advertising Awards and why they matter: We learned how the AAAs celebrate the best in creative excellence and why participation can elevate your work, your career, and your club. How to enter through the OpenWater portal: We provided a clear, step-by-step guide to help you navigate the submission process with confidence. How judging works: We took a backstage look at what judges see, how entries are evaluated, and what makes a winning piece stand out. Frequently Asked Questions: We addressed common concerns and clarify details to help you avoid last-minute confusion.

In our newest episode, we have a great conversation with indie agency owner and District 10's 2nd Lt. Governor Elisa Silva.

Advertising technology is scary, if you don't understand it. At the top of the list is data privacy, the ethical use of generative AI in marketing and advertising, self-regulation and much more. Listen to a replay of an event that took place on May 8th 2025. From your friends at AAF-Austin and AAF-D10, this is a Texas Day at the Capitol Replay.