Since 2011, Where Are All The Black People? has been uniting and amplifying Black voices within the advertising community. What began as a joking-but-not-joking remark at an agency party so many years ago has become the advertising community’s preeminent diversity conference and career fair, pushing back against the ad world’s diversity deficit. Every year, industry talent from students to C-Suite attend WAATBP to celebrate successes, address setbacks, build community with their allies, and ultimately find their rightful place at the table.

WAATBP 2024 came back on Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27. The conference kicked off virtually on Thursday with online versions of the recruiting sessions and portfolio reviews that have been a hallmark of WAATBP for years. The action continued on Friday, September 27 at the bright and spacious Convene at Brookfield Place in downtown New York City. The recruiting sessions and reviews become that much more personal when they are face-to-face encounters!

Beyond the hustle and magic of those activities, the day kicked off with an inspiring keynote, followed by thought-provoking panels, eye-opening discussions, and workshops focused on seeing industry in new and exciting ways. Whether you’re a student looking for their first big break, a creative with some years in the game, or an executive with wisdom to bestow on the next generation, WAATBP 2024 was an event not to be missed — for Black talent and allies alike.