We are thrilled to announce that the 2021 AAF District 2 Fall Leadership Conference will be hosted by AAF Buffalo in Buffalo, NY at the newly renovated Seneca One Tower, one of Buffalo’s most iconic buildings with the best 360-degree views of the Queen City.

Hotel reservations must be booked directly with the Aloft Hotel at 500 Pearl located in the city’s beautiful theatre district. The hotel comes equipped with a choice of bars, swimming pool, fitness center and sauna. Standing tall, it offers one of the best views in Buffalo from its rooftop bar. Conference attendees will receive a discounted nightly rate of $249.

You must book your reservation online HERE, or call Aloft at (716) 849-7280 and ask for the American Advertising Federation block of rooms to receive discounted rates.

The group rate is available until September 22nd, 2021. We kindly ask all those attending to reserve rooms by this date so AAF Buffalo does not have to account for room attrition.

Conference Registration Fee $295.00 per person  |  Please use the form below to register your attendees.

 

 

Schedule:

Friday, October 15th

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Arrive in Buffalo  |  12:00 – 1:00 pm

Visit Niagara Falls – Cave of the Winds  |  1:00 – 5:00 pm
The Cave of the Winds is a thrilling walking attraction in Niagara Falls State Park where visitors can get a first-hand look of the World Changed Here Pavilion, the Hurricane Deck and the Niagara Gorge while walking through a stormy, misty zone!

Happy Hour – Pour Taproom Buffalo  |  6:00 – 7:00 pm
Experience Buffalo’s local and regional craft scene with a wall of innovative taps. Here you can try a few ounces of a variety of beers so you can uncover your taste in brews while socializing.

Dinner – Vice located inside 500 Pearl  |  7:00 – 9:00 pm
Vice is one of Buffalo’s newest dining experiences where locals and visitors go to socialize, drink and dine in a trendy yet comfortable atmosphere. Serving wine, whiskey, local craft beers, specialty cocktails, and a killer dining menu, Vice has made a splash in Buffalo’s downtown scene.

 

Saturday, October 16th

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Welcome – AAF Buffalo President, Caroline Buchas  |  8:30 – 9:00 am

D2 State of the Union – D2 Governor, Josh Gumulak  |  9:00 – 9:30 am

From the Ground Up: Small Steps to Build a Successful Club (pres. by Scott B.)  |  9:45 – 10:45 am

#BillsMafia (with Del Reid)  |  11:00 – 12:00 pm
Meet Del Reid, Bills Mafia co-founder and founder of 26 Shirts.

Lunch – Pizza and Wings  |  12:00 – 1:00 pm

Club Roundtables  |  1:00 – 2:00 pm
Here we will cover all things programming, membership and communications. We’ll engage in conversations on what works best, what doesn’t, and opportunities to improve.

DEI + Community Partners  |  2:15 – 3:15 pm
We will share our current community initiatives with Crowley Webb, one of Buffalo’s most respected agencies and Buffalo Prep, an organization that helps underrepresented youth receive a first-rate college preparatory education.

Agency Origins: Meet Mr. Smith and Lemur Studios  |  3:30 – 4:30 pm
Get an inside look on how Mr. Smith, a full-scale brand strategy and digital agency, and Lemur Studios, a media production company led by award winning cinematographer and AAF Board Member, Jordan Lema got their start and grew their success into what it is today.

Dinner  |  6:00 – 8:00 pm

 

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Pour Taproom Buffalo  |  pourtaproom.com

Vice  |  vicebuffalo.com

#BillsMafia  |  youtube.com/watch

Pizza and Wings  |  lanova-pizza.com

Crowley Webb  |  crowleywebb.com

Buffalo Prep  |  buffaloprep.com

Mr Smith  |  mrsmith.agency

Lemur Studios  |  lemurstudios.com