Student Conference & Competition

2026 Student Conference & Competition 

With a real client, real strategy and a real project, students will gain real experience that will help you succeed in getting a real job. Learn the art of collaboration as you work with your assigned team to bring your ideas to life. All college students and professors from AAF’s Tenth District comprising Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas are invited to participate and learn from professionals from prominent agencies and brands. Don’t pass on this opportunity to ELEVATE your resume and EXCEL your career!

What To Expect

The American Advertising Federation – Houston Student Advertising Competition & Conference is a nationally recognized two-day, advertising competition with exciting sessions to help students launch a career in the industry. On day one, students work in assigned teams to create a comprehensive marketing, advertising and public relations campaign for the sponsoring brand while Professors participate in round tables on the industry’s latest topics. On day two, conference attendees network with and learn from professionals in prominent agencies and brands and see the winning presentation.

Questions? E-mail adclub@aaf-houston.org.

Friday, November 6 – Saturday, November 7, 2026

Unless indicated otherwise, all sessions will be held at the Houston Chronicle building, in the first floor conference room.

4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027

• Hotel room block: $142/night at the DoubleTree — group code AAF, group dates November 5–7, 2026. Book your room by October 15, 2026.
• Registration fees and deadlines: see the registration link below.

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