
Programs & Events

Ad Hops at Chief Of Staff Presented by StackAdapt
Ad Hops at Chief Of Staff 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.

Empowerment Through Allyship: Your Journey to Stand up to Jewish Hate
Presented, in part, by the KC Ad Club, Kansas City AI Club, and The Freelance Exchange of KC, this industry event will showcase VML’s Stand Up to Jewish Hate campaign, where you’ll discover why there’s a need for it, what’s being done about it, and how you, too, can be a catalyst to create lasting change in our industry.

The Kansas City Marketing Legends Podcast Season 2 Launch Party
Join Sam Meers & Mike Swenson as they celebrate the launch of Season 2 of the KC Marketing Legends Podcast—a show that dives deep into the untold stories behind Kansas City’s vibrant marketing community.

Ad Hops at emfluence Presented by StackAdapt
Ad Hops at emfluence 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.