CONFERENCE AGENDA

Monday, May 11, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Networking Reception: Courtesy of Equativ
 
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
AAPC Foundation Outing for Impact: An Evening at The Listening Room Café (Ticketed Event)
 
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Breakfast & Exhibitor Networking
 
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome and AAPC Advocacy Update
 
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
AI on the Campaign Trail
Austin Boedigheimer Keyon Thomas Dan Marcus Brandon Guichard Julie Sweet
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break: Courtesy of Ampersand
 
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midterms: What's At Play
Nancy Zdunkewicz Chip Englander John Geer
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Break & Exhibitor Showcase
 
11:25 AM - 11:30 AM
Sponsor Spotlight: Wondercave
 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Retaining Emerging Talent: A Collaborative Roundtable Discussion
Jordan Lieberman John Rowley
12:15 PM - 1:10 PM
Networking Lunch: Courtesy of Comcast Advertising & Freewheel
 
1:10 PM - 1:15 PM
Sponsor Spotlight: United States Postal Service
Dana Foster
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
From Pulpits to Podcasts: Harnessing Local Influence
Ashwath Narayanan Jim Brown Paula Dhier Marcus Dowling Jerry Maynard
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Break: Courtesy of LG Ad Solutions
 
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Smart Media Allocation: A Campaign Budgeting Simulation: Courtesy of Enghouse Insights
Matthew Arnold Michael Beychok Lara Aulestia Greg Butcher Eva Kemp