Latest from the Chicago Advertising Federation

This page is your hub for staying plugged into everything going on with CAF. From organizational updates to the latest buzz on the Chicago advertising scene, this will be the hub for news, reactions and tangible thought leadership you can implement within your organization.

Feb 09, 2026
  • Career Day
Chicago Advertising Federation Career Day 2026 brought students and early-career professionals together with…
Dec 22, 2025
  • DTLC
Chicago Advertising Federation’s DTLC Holiday Mixer united marketing and nonprofit professionals for…
Dec 19, 2025
  • Hot Seat Panel
Holiday Hot Seat: Behind the Curtain by the Chicago Advertising Federation brought marketing leaders together…
Dec 11, 2025
  • GenNext
Get into the holiday spirit and grab your best ugly sweater—it's time to get into a bit of holiday…
Dec 11, 2025
  • Silver Medal Awards
The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) is proud to name Sam Armando, EVP, Investment / Video &…
Dec 11, 2025
  • Market Smarter
Join key powerhouse industry players driving the momentum behind women's sports! This dynamic panel…
Aug 18, 2025
  • GenNext
Level Up Your Look – Build Your Own Brand

This isn’t your typical name-tag shuffle. We’re…
Jul 29, 2025
  • Hot Seat Panel
Join us for the Hot Seat Panel: "Being Agile in an Ever-Changing Economy", where industry leaders…
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Jul 28, 2025
  • DTLC
This year’s Summer Diversity Mixer is themed “In The Season” to address today’s societal challenges, while…
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Jun 02, 2025
  • DTLC
Happy Songs About Unhappy Things is a groundbreaking new project that aims to disrupt the harmful narratives…
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May 23, 2025
  • GenNext
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

The TV & Video Upfronts are a cornerstone of the media industry—…
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May 23, 2025
  • ADDY's
Join us in celebrating the work, the agencies and the advertising industry of Chicago with a night of…