2026 AAF-H Student Conference, Competition & Professor Conference

With a real client, real strategy and a real project, you 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.

All sessions, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the Houston Chronicle building. We would like to thank The Chronicle for their continued support of this program.

Event Agenda

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Registration

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Continental Breakfast (included)

8:30 AM – 9:20 AM Welcome

9:20 AM – 9:40 AM Presentation of the Brief

9:45 AM – 5:30 PM Student Teams Breakout (box lunches provided)

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Present to the Judges (DoubleTree Hotel, Greenway Plaza)

PROFESSOR CONFERENCE

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Professor Peer Exchange

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Roundtable Session 1

11:15 AM - 12 PM Roundtable Session 2

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch and Advertising Education Foundation of Houston Presentation

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Roundtable Session 3

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Roundtable Session 4

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Portfolio & Resume Review

Meet one-on-one with industry professionals

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Brunch Served (included)

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Ad 2 Professional Panel

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Winner Announcements and Closing Remarks

12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Career Fair

Don’t pass on this opportunity to find your spark and get your start!

Parking Information

Judging will be at The DoubleTree hotel on Friday evening. Parking for that time will be as follows:

• Event Self-Parking - $12.00 per car
• Event Valet Parking - $15.00 per car

If you are staying at the hotel, parking cost is:

• Overnight Self-Parking - $15.00 per night per car (discounted from $30/night/car)

Hotel Rooms

A block of rooms will be available at the for conference participants. Guest have a choice of a room with (2) queen beds or (1) king bed.

The Doubletree has a complimentary shuttle for guests to take them to destinations up to three miles from the hotel.

Registration Deadline

The deadline for student and professor registration is Friday, October 30, 2026.

Support Through Sponsorship

There are numerous opportunities to participate and show your support for this unique educational experience.

Have questions? You can drop us a line at [email protected] for more information.

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