2024 AAF-H Student Conference, Competition & Professor Conference

Nothing is as powerful or original as your mind. In a world where technology can be perceived as creating ideas, we see it as a tool to enhance your creative ideas. This is a student's chance to bring their ideas to life and collaborate with other students. See where it takes you.

With real clients, real campaigns, and real critiques – this is where every brief, every line of copy, every font choice, every element, and every team member’s vision matters. This is where original minds meet.

Join us Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2, 2024 for this nationally recognized student-focused event.

College students from District 10 (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas) learn from professionals from prominent regional agencies and brands.

Event Agenda

On Friday, the students work on teams to create a comprehensive marketing, advertising and public relations campaign for the sponsoring company or brand. It's a real world experience for a real company. The teams will present their finished campaign to judges Friday evening.

During the Friday student work day, professors can attend sessions that will share information on current industry trends to enhance their curriculum and network with other education professionals.

Saturday morning, students may have their work reviewed by leading area industry professionals during the popular Portfolio Review.

A panel discussion with young professionals will share their career journey (so far) and offer insight and tips on moving forward in the advertising industry.

The winning teams will be announced during the presentation followed by a Career Fair where companies and students may be introduced to each other. A great way to make an impression!

Put it all together, and you’ll have an experience that shows everything a career in today’s advertising industry has to offer.

Hotel Rooms

A block of rooms has been reserved at the for conference participants. Guest have a choice of a room with (2) queen beds or (1) king bed. The rate is $129/night plus applicable taxes.

The Doubletree has a complimentary shuttle for guests to take them to destinations up to three miles from the hotel.

The under the AAF-H Student Conference name with the special rate will be available through Friday, October 18, 2024. After that, room availability and pricing is not guaranteed. The Group Code is AAF.

Registration Deadline

The deadline for student and professor registration is Friday, October 25, 2024.

Support Through Sponsorship

We would like to thank , , the and for supporting this event.

There are numerous opportunities to participate and show your support for this unique educational experience.

Have questions? You can drop us a line at [email protected] for more information.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Houston Chronicle Corporate Office, 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, United States