About this Event
Bridging Our Past. Building Our Future.
Join AMA Knoxville on Friday, January 30, 2026, at The Lighthouse for a full day dedicated to reconnection — with ideas, with people, and with purpose.
This year’s theme, Bridging Our Past. Building Our Future., celebrates the Knoxville marketing community’s legacy while reigniting the spark that drives collaboration, innovation, and growth.
We’re reconnecting businesses with their audiences, professionals with their peers, and industries with the marketing strategies that help them thrive. Whether you’re in marketing, sales, communications, management, or leadership — this event is for you. Because in every profession, marketing connects us all.
What to Expect
- Full-day conference • 9 AM – 5 PM
- Cocktail networking hour • 5:30 – 7 PM
- Morning coffee + catered lunch included with every ticket
- Real conversations. Practical takeaways. Reconnection that lasts.
Conference Highlights
(Final agenda and speakers will be announced closer to the event.)
- The Future of Marketing Connection Explore what’s next for marketing, brand authenticity, and human connection in a post-AI world.
- What Entrepreneurs Need from Marketers in 2025 A collaborative panel highlighting strategy, creativity, and partnership between business leaders and marketers.
- Workshop Breakouts: Hands-On Learning Choose from sessions like Authentic Branding, AI Tools in Practice, and Rebuilding Marketing Teams.
- Lunch + Fireside Chat Enjoy a seated lunch with a casual storytelling session on community, resilience, and purpose.
- Case Study: Knoxville Success Story A local brand story of innovation and collaboration.
- Mini Networking Experience Quick, intentional networking designed to make meaningful connections across industries.
- Chapter Roundtable: Rebuilding Together Share your ideas to shape AMA Knoxville’s next chapter.
- “Reconnect After Hours” Happy Hour Continue the conversation offsite with peers, partners, and new friends.
Who Should Attend
- Marketing, communications, and PR professionals
- Business owners and entrepreneurs
- Sales and business development teams
- Corporate and agency leaders
- Students and emerging professionals
Event Details
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Conference) Networking: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Location: The Lighthouse • Knoxville, TN
Tickets Include
- Full-day conference access
- Morning coffee + snacks
- Catered lunch
- Access to cocktail networking hour
Presented By
AMA Knoxville — celebrating connection, creativity, and community across East Tennessee’s marketing and business professionals.
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Additional sponsor opportunities available — contact us at [email protected] to get involved.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lighthouse Knoxville, 6800 Baum Drive, Knoxville, United States
