Oct. 3 – 5, 2024Reno, NV
About Adwest
Amplifying Creativity
Join us for the AdWest Conference, proudly presented by the AAF Western Region, where innovation meets inspiration. For over 20 years, AdWest, formerly known as the Western Region Leadership Conference, has been the premier event for advertising professionals. Over three dynamic days, dive into an immersive experience featuring:
- Amazing Keynote Speakers: Hear from industry leaders and visionaries who are shaping the future of advertising and marketing.
- Workshops: Participate in hands-on sessions designed to hone your skills and ignite your creativity.
- Leadership Training: Develop the leadership skills necessary to excel in today’s fast-paced industry.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, professionals, and potential partners to expand your professional network and open new doors.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your career and be part of a vibrant community of advertising professionals. Join us at the AdWest Conference and be inspired, educated, and empowered.
Register NowSpeakers & Instructors
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Andres Estrada
AAF Western Region Vice Chair
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William Crozer
Marketing Manager, Noble Studios
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Kenny DeSoto
Chief Accountable-A-Buddy at Accountable-A-Buddy
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Steve Erdelyi
AAF Reno President, Senior Web Developer at Noble Studios
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Carol Hood
Digital Creative Director at Carol H. Williams Advertising
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Andrea Figueroa-Guerrero
Strategic Project Manager, DEI at the Mosaic Center
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Sean Tambagahan
Archer & Hound Advertising
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Eli McGanal
Chief Possible-A-Buddy at Accountable-A-Buddy
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Matt McIver
CEO/Founder, Commence Studio
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Kyle Brice
VP of Strategy at Estipona Group
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Ericha Eberhart
Designer & Illustrator at Design on Edge
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Scott Voeller
Partner at Touch Squared Marketing
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Stephanie Mazza
Senior Art Director at Estipona Group
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Rowena Piñero
Graphic Designer at Design on Edge
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Courtney Meredith
Co-Owner & Senior Creative Director at Design on Edge
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Priscilla Zheng-Moore
Ad 2 National Second Vice Chair
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Georgia Garnsey
Boise State University, Collegiate Advertising Council Chair
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Mark Naparstek
Executive Creative Director, Good Giant
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Caroline Sexton
Chief Marketing Officer, Travel Nevada
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Gabbi Hall
Creative Director, Noble Studios
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Lynnae Hornbarger
AAF District 14 American Advertising Awards Chair
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Christal Gammill
Chair of the AAF Western Region
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Stephanie Price
Chair, AAF Council of Governors
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Katy Rhamey
Head of Marketing & Development, KR Squared
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Kurt Thigpen
Secretary/Treasurer, AAF Council of Governors
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Lacey Scott
Lt. Governor, AAF District 14
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Dawn Reeves
AAF Executive Vice President, Member Services & Programs
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Rik Shiiki
Past Chair, AAF Council of Governors
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Wes McQuillen
Principal, ALTER Strategies
The Biggest Little City
Get Registered
Don’t miss out on three days of amazing keynote speakers, workshops, professional development sessions, leadership training, and networking with advertisers from across the Western United States.
Explore the Sessions
From special keynote sessions with industry legends to engaging breakout sessions, panels and workshops, we’re bringing value no matter where you are in your career or background.
See Workshops
In the world of creativity, there are no boundaries, only endless possibilities.
Link Up with Advertisers, Leave with New Friends
We host three days for you to mingle with new friends and colleagues, all excited to fuel your creativity.
Learn and Stay Motivated with Workshops & Speakers
Get ready to enrich your skills and stay inspired through engaging hands-on workshops and speakers where practical learning meets enduring motivation.
Experience Reno
Step outside every evening to take in all the Biggest Little City has to offer, as well as the region. Things to do.
The Venue
Grand Sierra Resort
2500 E 2nd St. Reno, NV 89595
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) is located in the heart of Reno Tahoe. GSR is Northern Nevada’s most complete resort destination with nearly 2,000 guest rooms and suites. The property offers a wide variety of accommodations for the everyday business traveler to the complete family vacation with amenities that include 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, branded retail shopping, headliner entertainment, a cinema, a 50-lane championship bowling center, outdoor thrill rides, aqua golf driving range, the largest casino north of Las Vegas with 24 hours of heart-pounding action plus so much more.
Oct. 3 – 5
Schedule
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This conference brings together over 200 advertising professionals from 12 states. If you want to reach this audience – AdWest is the right place for it. We’re actively seeking sponsors!
