UPCOMING EVENTs
Throughout the year, we hold various programs to help our members develop professionally and learn about the latest in advertising. Most often, these come in the form of luncheons featuring various speakers from our industry. These events have offered a wide range of topics, good networking opportunities, and overall a great time. Tickets are discounted for our members but you do not have to be a member to attend. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Date: July 24th, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Punch Films
About the Instructor:
Joe Beste, Design Lead at Reusser, has spent the last decade mastering both traditional and modern design workflows — from full-service brand builds in Adobe to high-velocity product design in Figma. He bridges the gap between old-school fundamentals and new-school tools.
Ready to expand your design toolkit? Join Ad Fed of Fort Wayne and Senior Product Designer Joe Beste from Reusser Designs for "Getting Started with Figma," a focused session designed specifically for experienced graphic design professionals looking to master the industry's fastest-growing design platform for web design. If you're comfortable with Adobe's creative suite but curious about Figma's collaborative power, this class is your bridge to seamless platform integration. We'll explore the familiar design principles you already know while highlighting Figma's unique collaborative features, real-time editing capabilities, and streamlined workflow advantages that are revolutionizing how creative teams work together. Learn practical strategies for incorporating Figma into your existing creative process, understand when to choose Figma over traditional tools, and discover how this platform can enhance your client presentations and team collaborations. Whether you're freelancing solo or part of a creative team, you'll leave with actionable knowledge to confidently add Figma to your professional skill set and stay competitive in today's evolving design landscape.
Date: Thursday, June 12th
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: The Draft Taproom & Coffee
Address: 1833 N Wells, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Ad connect series:
copywriters round table
Back by popular demand, our next Copywriter’s Roundtable picks up again at Draft Taproom (Every 2nd Thursday of the month)
Join us for a casual-but-smart meetup where copy pros and aspiring storytellers can connect, collaborate, and share.
Date: Thursday, June 26th
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: The Draft Taproom & Coffee
Address: 1833 N Wells, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Ad connect series:
designer’s roundtable event
Join us at the Draft Taproom and Coffee for our roundtable discussion focused on designers!
(Every 4th Thursday of the month)
2025-2026 Events list
May 1, 2025 — Ad Connect: Copywriter’s Roundtable
Where: Draft Taproom and Coffee
When: Thursday, May 1 from 6:00-7:30 PM
May 22, 2025 — Trendproof: Cultivating Creativity
Where: Punch Films
When: Thursday, May 22 from 6:00-7:30 PM
May 23, 2025 — Office Hours LIVE: How to Navigate Creative Burnout
Where: Sweetwater
When: Friday, May 23 from 1:00-2:30 PM
June 12, 2025 — Ad Connect: Copywriter’s Roundtable
Where: Draft Taproom and Coffee
When: 2nd Thursday of the month, from 6:00-7:30 PM
June 26, 2025 — Ad Connect: Designer’s Roundtable
Where: Draft Taproom and Coffee
When: 4th Thursday of the month, from 6:00-7:30 PM