Programs & Opportunities to Connect
AAF Tucson offers a variety of notable and engaging events for those just starting their careers and for seasoned professionals to expand their network, grow their business, and make meaningful connections with like-minded professionals.
We update this page whenever a new event is added to the roster, so be sure to check back for updates often.
Rather have us contact you when we’re planning our next get together (be it virtual or in person)? Let us know and we’ll add you to our email list.
If you have any issues registering for our events, please email: membership@aaftucson.org.
Upcoming Events
Dec. 17 – Mingle Bells with PRSA at the Depot. Register HERE
Jan TBD
March 5 – 2026 American Advertising Awards at Skyline Country Club
More 2026 events to come….
**Important NOTE – Our system is encouraging everyone to download the “Wild Apricot for Members” App on iOs/Android devices to purchase all event tickets. If you have any issues, please contact Krista DeAngelis at membership@aaftucson.org. **
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Past Events
Halloween Member Appreciation Mixer
Join us for our annual AAFT Membership Appreciation Mixer at the Shelter Bar. Event is FREE for all current AAFT members!! Join us for food trucks, 2 drink tickets, costume contests, and raffles! Costumes highly encouraged!!
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Hollywood & the Creator Economy + Future-proofing Your Audience with Live Content
Join us for an AAF National speaker luncheon with Gabriel Gornell, showrunner and content architect, as he discusses two viral topics: “Hollywood & the Creator Economy” and “Future-proofing Your Audience with Live Content”. Hear how studios and content creators are competing for your screen time (and ad dollars!) and learn about the increased importance of live music events, live sports, and branded live-streams in the age of AI, socials, and streaming.
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50 Experts in 50 Minutes
“Creativity can solve anything.” “Every client has an expiration date.” “Never hire someone you can’t fire” – Call them mentoring tips. Call them lessons painfully learned…but you’ll definitely call this month’s AAFT virtual lunch event entertaining, informative, and immensely invaluable! Join 3x Emmy Award winner and author Steve Lance as he presents our last AAFT Club event of the fiscal year. “50 Experts in 50 Minutes” is a rapid-fire review of key insights by some of the greatest minds in our business, and some outside our business, with a few universal truths. These are observations that have been shared with us on both a personal and professional level.
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Pickleball Tournament
Calling all pickleballers! Have you registered for AAFT’s first-ever pickleball tourney? Join us for an exciting evening of pickleball benefiting ALL IN Youth Pickleball. All levels welcome!
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Unlocking the Secrets of Google Analytics 4
Join speaker Kyle Wilson of WebMO to get a crash course on the new GA4! Get a solid grasp on what features can help you optimize your online presence, drive meaningful results for your business, and more!
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Chat GPT and its Effect on Business
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of ChatGPT in your business? Look no further! This session is your key to understanding how ChatGPT can revolutionize your business and workflow in ways you never thought possible.
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Speed Networking
Whether you’re looking to expand your list of freelancers, get access to the top brass in the media world, find some new talent for your team, or get your name out there in the advertising community, AAFTucson’s Speed Networking event is here to help you conquer that “professional growth” goal!
Come meet professionals from a wide range of roles and backgrounds within the Tucson ad scene.
