SPARK A CONVO
After the success of last year’s first-ever hybrid event, WAATBP 2023 will return with a virtual conference on Thursday, October 26, and an in-person extravaganza on Friday, October 27. We’re excited to announce that for the first time ever we’re inviting WAATBP attendees to propose panel topics to be featured on the conference stage!
TELL US WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND
The theme of WAATBP 2023 is Building Community. We want to curate a safe space for stories and voices that uplift all creatives. In the past, some of our popular panels included: ‘Have You Checked on Your 2020 Initiatives?’, ‘Pass the Mic: Making Space for Black Women in Leadership Roles’,‘Disabled & Empowered’ , and ‘All the Tea: Getting Paid What You're Worth and Finding Financial Success.’ What conversations do you want to bring to this year’s conference? Let your voice be heard. Tell us what you’d like to discuss and who’d you like to hear it from by filling out the form below.
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
The ideal panel should...
- Discuss something new, interesting, or relevant to advertising, creativity, and diversity.
- Be solution-oriented and help shape culture by promoting a more collaborative future.
- Inspire and motivate our audience.
- Conclude with actionable takeaways.
- Be a conversation with two or more people. Include the names and titles of your suggested co-panelists.
IMPORTANT DATES
Dates are subject to change
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 21st
COMMUNITY VOTING: JULY 26th - AUGUST 2nd, 2023
SELECTED SESSIONS NOTIFIED: AUGUST 7th, 2023
SPEAKER SUBMISSION
The deadline for submitting a panel to WAATBP 2023 has passed. Sign up for updates on this year's conference by providing your email below.
Please Note: Submissions will be reviewed and narrowed down internally before being shared with the community for final voting.
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