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New Year, New Strategies: Marketing & AI for 2026 (Guest)
Kick off 2026 with an inside look at the trends reshaping marketing, creativity, and technology. Join AAF Seattle for an energizing evening hosted at VML as we dive into how AI is transforming the way brands think, teams work, and campaigns come to life.
This panel brings together leaders from across the industry — brand, creative, media, events, and AI — for a candid conversation about what’s coming in 2026 and how professionals at every level can prepare. Expect forward-thinking insights, practical takeaways, and a glimpse into how the industry is evolving in real time.
What to Expect:
A multi-disciplinary panel of experts (to be announced)
Moderated by Kelly Lanes, AAF Seattle Events Co-Director, Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster. Co-Founder of FUZE the Agency
Perspectives from the brand, creative, media, events, and AI/tech sectors
Networking, refreshments, and connections to kick off the year
Space is limited so grab your spot today
Whether you're a marketer, strategist, creative, technologist, or simply curious about the future of our industry, this is the perfect way to start the year inspired and informed.
👉 Reserve your spot today
*AAF Seattle is a volunteer run non-profit organization and ticket sales help cover the costs of all events we put together. Thank you for supporting the community.
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About Us:
🎉 AAF Seattle is Western Washington's chapter of the American Advertising Federation, serving the area's creative, marketing, communications, and advertising industry since 1909.
🚀 VML - Bringing human creativity and technology together to create connected brands and drive growth.
VML brings a human-centric creative philosophy to life by seamlessly connecting Brand Experience, Customer Experience, and Commerce. . They are a partner in brand and business transformation. Bringing creative vision and technical depth together, proving that when you connect every part of the brand experience around a human truth, you create brands that don’t just grow — they thrive. Learn more at https://vml.com/
About AAF National:
The American Advertising Federation protects and promotes the well-being of advertising. We accomplish this through a unique, nationally coordinated grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters. We have more than 60 corporate members from the nation's leading advertisers, agencies and media companies including Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, Meta, and many more partnering with the AAF.
Questions? Contact us!
By registering for this event, you agree to receive emails and may opt out at any time. This event may be photographed and/or filmed. The owners of this event reserve the right to use photos and video from the event for marketing and communications purposes. By attending the event, you consent to the use of your image for these purposes.
Space is limited - reserve your spot today!
Kick off 2026 with an inside look at the trends reshaping marketing, creativity, and technology. Join AAF Seattle for an energizing evening hosted at VML as we dive into how AI is transforming the way brands think, teams work, and campaigns come to life.
This panel brings together leaders from across the industry — brand, creative, media, events, and AI — for a candid conversation about what’s coming in 2026 and how professionals at every level can prepare. Expect forward-thinking insights, practical takeaways, and a glimpse into how the industry is evolving in real time.
What to Expect:
A multi-disciplinary panel of experts (to be announced)
Moderated by Kelly Lanes, AAF Seattle Events Co-Director, Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster. Co-Founder of FUZE the Agency
Perspectives from the brand, creative, media, events, and AI/tech sectors
Networking, refreshments, and connections to kick off the year
Space is limited so grab your spot today
Whether you're a marketer, strategist, creative, technologist, or simply curious about the future of our industry, this is the perfect way to start the year inspired and informed.
👉 Reserve your spot today
*AAF Seattle is a volunteer run non-profit organization and ticket sales help cover the costs of all events we put together. Thank you for supporting the community.
----
About Us:
🎉 AAF Seattle is Western Washington's chapter of the American Advertising Federation, serving the area's creative, marketing, communications, and advertising industry since 1909.
🚀 VML - Bringing human creativity and technology together to create connected brands and drive growth.
VML brings a human-centric creative philosophy to life by seamlessly connecting Brand Experience, Customer Experience, and Commerce. . They are a partner in brand and business transformation. Bringing creative vision and technical depth together, proving that when you connect every part of the brand experience around a human truth, you create brands that don’t just grow — they thrive. Learn more at https://vml.com/
About AAF National:
The American Advertising Federation protects and promotes the well-being of advertising. We accomplish this through a unique, nationally coordinated grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters. We have more than 60 corporate members from the nation's leading advertisers, agencies and media companies including Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, Meta, and many more partnering with the AAF.
Questions? Contact us!
By registering for this event, you agree to receive emails and may opt out at any time. This event may be photographed and/or filmed. The owners of this event reserve the right to use photos and video from the event for marketing and communications purposes. By attending the event, you consent to the use of your image for these purposes.
Space is limited - reserve your spot today!
