

AdCon Detroit
Wayne State University
@ The Community Arts Auditorium
10 am - 4 pm
Details for AdCon 2020 coming soon
AGENDA
9 - 10
REGISTRATION OPENS & Breakfast
Community Arts Auditorium
10 - 11
WELCOME & KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Community Arts Auditorium
11:10 - 11:40
Speaker Panel #1
11:50 - 12:20
Speaker Panel #2
12:30 - 1
Speaker Panel #3
McGregor Conference Hall
1 - 2
NETWORKING LUNCH
McGregor Conference Hall
2 - 4
resume/interview tips Q&A*
Community Arts Auditorium
2 - 4
CAREER FAIR*
Community Arts Auditorium
*The Q&A and Career fair will run at the same time. We will split attendees into two groups at check in.
2019 Photos
Take a look at our AdCon 2019 photo collection on our Facebook page. Learn More >>
ABOUT
AdCon is the region's premier advertising conference for college students, recent graduates and early career young professionals. This annual day-long conference, networking and recruiting event is a must-attend event for those who want to discover a variety of career options within advertising, marketing, communications, public relations and startups.
WHY ATTEND
Understand what you need to succeed in a variety of creative fields, ranging from advertising to marketing, communications and more. Learn from professionals at all career levels (entry, mid, senior and executive) throughout the day. Walk away with an understanding of what to expect as you progress throughout your career. It doesn't matter if you are in school, have recently graduated or are in your first few years of the industry, there is something for everyone to learn at AdCon. We offer a keynote, morning panels, informal breakfast and lunchtime networking, a career fair, Q&A session with HR, free headshots and interview giveaways.
SPEAKER PANELS
At registration, choose 3 out of 8 breakout sessions to learn more from industry professionals and get direct Q&A time.
Breakout Session #1
Client
Account Management
Project Management
Breakout Session #2
Strategy
Breakout Session #3
Media Planning
Media Buying
Sales
Breakout Session #4
Analytics
Research
Breakout Session #5
Digital Media
Social Media
Emerging Media
Breakout Session #6
Creative
Art Direction
Copywriting
Breakout Session #7
Public Relations (PR)
Events
Communications
Breakout Session #8
Startups
Freelance
Small Business
MEET THE
TEAM
Desiree Watt
Membership Manager, Adcraft
Paul Murray
Director of Media, DP+
Sara Mahmood
Committee Chair, AdCon
Debbie Abdelnour
Event Manager, Adcraft
Shelby Adkins
Paid Social Analyst, Starcom
Briana Weiss
Digital Project Manager, University of Michigan
Ron Frederick
Sales Director, Focus Media & Marketing
Joe Taylor
Senior Account Manager, Viant
Michelle Rossow
Executive Director, Adcraft
Jazz Robinson
CRM & Corp Partnerships Manager,
Detroit Tigers
Rachel Scibilia
Associate Project Manager,
MRM//McCann
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
You can support the next generation of ad leaders. Your support helps Adcraft provide important benefits to support and strengthen the Detroit advertising community including professional development programs, industry networking events, college scholarships and career services. Learn More >>
Come Join Us
Community Arts Auditorium - Wayne State University
450 Reuther Mall, Detroit, MI 48202
McGregor Conference Hall
495 Gilmour Mall Detroit, MI 48202
Parking Garage
Parking Structure 1
450 W Palmer Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
QUESTIONS?
Email adcon@adcraft.org for any questions about the event or becoming a sponsor.