Programs & Events
Ad Hops at Seismic Digital Presented by StackAdapt
Ad Hops at Seismic Digital Presented by StackAdapt is our monthly happy hour where advertisers come together. Hosted by local agencies, production companies, and creative shops, this event is sure to become your favorite happy hour for unwinding and growing your network.
2025 American Advertising Awards
Welcome to the dazzling world of the American Advertising Awards, the premier competition celebrating excellence and innovation in the advertising industry. As the largest and most representative event, it attracts over 40,000 entries from local AAF competitions, including the KC Ad Club. Join us for an evening that recognizes and rewards the brightest minds and most creative talents, all vying for our coveted awards in the art of advertising. Enter your best work and be part of this extraordinary celebration!
Networking with a Purpose: Benefiting Children’s Mercy Hospital
Join AMAKC, The Freelance Exchange, & KC Ad Club for a happy hour event of networking and giving back to the community at Networking with a Purpose, a benefit event for Children’s Mercy Hospital.
Enjoy food, drinks, and a raffle filled with great items for holiday gifts. All proceeds will benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital, so you can feel good about having a good time.
Ad Hops + FX Member Showcase
Come to Ad Hops and check out what’s brewing in KC. On November 20th, we’re mixing the best of two worlds: advertising’s finest with the solopreneur spirit of The Freelance Exchange of Kansas City. 📈
Freelancers, ad pros, marketers—this is the spot to sharpen your pencils, show off your skills and share a drink with some of KC’s best creative minds. ✏🍺
A special thank you to our partners: StackAdapt & Aspiria NOW
Ad Wars
Ad Wars is back! Our friend from the twisted mind of Tim Burton might be making an appearance - just be careful to not say his name 3 times! Save the date for October 17th, it will be a scary good time filled with trivia and ghoulish fun 👻. Do you or your team have what it takes? See you there!
Ad Hops at Torch House Studios Presented by StackAdapt
Ad Hops at Torch House Studios Presented by StackAdapt is our monthly happy hour where advertisers come together. Hosted by local agencies, production companies, and creative shops, this event is sure to become your favorite happy hour for unwinding and growing your network.
Spark KC, Presented by Hovey Williams
Register now for Spark KC 2024, Kansas City's student advertising networking event! Students are invited to connect with local advertising experts, learn about marketing trends, the industry itself, and hear advice from keynote speakers.
Ad Hops Hosted By: Bernstein-Rein
Ad Hops is our monthly happy hour where advertisers come together. Hosted by local agencies, production companies, and creative shops, this event is sure to become your favorite happy hour for unwinding and growing your network.
Ad Hops Hosted By: Friction Beer Company
Ad Hops is our monthly happy hour where advertisers come together. Hosted by local agencies, production companies, and creative shops, this event is sure to become your favorite happy hour for unwinding and growing your network.