Student Day 2025
Power up your future, by attending this year’s AAF-SD Student Day event!
Join us Thursday, October 23rd at the University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls to hear from the area’s leaders in advertising, marketing, and communications. This is your chance to meet professionals who work in graphic design, UX/UI, social media planning and content, communications, production, paid media, and so much more. New this year, you’ll have the chance to attend three panels, including two brand new ones featuring social media and production. Don’t forget you’ll have opportunities to sign up for a headshot and portfolio/resume reviews.
We are also excited to announce our “Marketing Meet and Greet Social Hour” where students can visit 1 on 1 with a variety of agencies, businesses, and higher education entities.
Students will select three panels that interest them (Creative, Account Service, Social Media, Media and Production) and have the opportunity to attend three sessions throughout Student Day.
9:30 AM
Registration Opens + Headshot Booth Open
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Welcome
10:40 - 11:10 AM
Session 1
11:20 - 11:50 AM
Session 2
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Lunch + Headshots + Sponsor Fair
1:00 - 1:30 PM
Session 3
1:30 - 2:45 PM
Marketing Meet and Greet Social Hour (Mocktail)
2:45-3PM
Wrap-up
After Event
Advertising Agency Open Houses
This event would not be possible without our amazing sponsors: Vern Eide, Midco, Sanford Health, Woods Fuller, our venue sponsor USD – Sioux Falls, event sponsors First PREMIER Bank & PREMIER Bankcard, SDSU School of Communications and Journalism, USD Beacom School of Business, Lawrence & Schiller, Mac Doctors, along with Great Shots, and photography provided by Rachel Hansen at Digital Suite Marketing.
Student Day 2025 is proud to be supported by so many incredible organizations who are investing in the next generation.
How to Participate
AAF-SD Student Day is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in the field of advertising to learn and network with industry professionals. To participate in AAF-SD Student Day, you can start by registering for the event through the AAF-SD website. It's essential to come prepared with questions, a portfolio (if applicable) and an eagerness to learn, as this event offers a wealth of insights and opportunities to connect with professionals in the advertising industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Student day is an annual, one-day conference is catered specifically to postsecondary students studying marketing, advertising, or design. Learn from and be inspired by the area’s foremost industry professionals.
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AAF-SD Student Day is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in the field of advertising to learn and network with industry professionals. To participate in AAF-SD Student Day, you can start by registering for the event through the AAF-SD website. It's essential to come prepared with questions and an eagerness to learn, as this event offers a wealth of insights and opportunities to connect with professionals in the advertising industry.
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Student day includes: industry speakers, panel discussions, professional headshots, and discussions with advertising leaders.
Here’s what past attendees have to say
about their experience at Student Day:
“I’m feeling inspired! Student Day gave me valuable connections to the industry.”
“Student Day gave me good perspective and pointed me where I want to go.”
“I loved listening to the variety of speakers that were offered at Student Day. There was
a lot of good insight for students who needed some clarification on their future careers!”
“I was wanting to learn about the interview process and internships, and I learned lots!”
