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We are so excited to have you joining us for AdFest 2024! To ensure this experience runs smoothly for attendees, we're preparing this Resources page to provide additional information on the itinerary, weather, property maps, what to pack, and more!
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🎤 Content & Deck
🧳 What Do I Pack?
What to wear? This is up to you and is partially determined by the weather and what optional excursions you choose. For the dinners and programming, we recommend business casual.
Suggestions:
Empty Water Bottle, Sunglasses & Hat
Swimsuits for the Beach & Pool
Shoes & Clothing for Each Occasion
Note: depends on optional excursions / activities
Toiletries
Note: AdMedia will provide sunscreen and limited OTC medicines.
We encourage tropical vibes for the Beach Party, too!
🚐 How Will I Get To & From The Airport?
Shuttle transportation will be provided to the Ritz on Sunday, October 6. Once you land and pick up your luggage at baggage claim, the Ritz concierge team will greet you with iPads that say AdFest hosted by AdMedia.
Their team will walk you to the shuttle.
The maximum wait time should be 30 minutes.
The Ritz is about a 45-minute drive from the airport.
Shuttles will take you to the airport on Wednesday, October 9. They will arrive 3 hours before your departure time.
If you are renting a car, a rental car center is located outside the airport. The companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. If you are renting from another company, there are various marked shuttles that will take you to the off-site rental car locations. Please keep in mind that insurance is a must whether you purchase or show proof of your own
☀️ Dorado Beach Weather
To help with your packing, please check the weather days leading up to event. We have contingency plans for harsh weather but it never hurts to come prepared!
📆 AdFest Agenda
Sun • Oct 6 | ||
2:00 - 6:00 PM | Badge Pick-up | Reception |
4:00 PM | Hotel Check-in | Reception |
6:30 PM | Happy Hour | COA |
7:30 PM | Dinner | COA |
Mon • Oct 7 | ||
7:30 AM | Breakfast | Ballroom |
9:00 AM | Opening Remarks | Ballroom |
9:15 AM | Address from AdMedia | Ballroom |
9:30 AM |  Keynote Presentation: Hi: Human Intelligence Psychology & Behavioral Science in Everyday Marketing | Ballroom |
10:00 AM |  Fireside Chat: AI’s Impact and Future of Search | Ballroom |
10:30 AM | Break | Ballroom |
10:45 AM |  Fireside Chat: Client Retention, Growth and Onboarding | Ballroom |
11:15 AM |  Fireside Chat: Time to Shine Retail and E-commerce | Ballroom |
11:45 AM |  Fireside Chat: Durable Audiences, Privacy and Data Analytics | Ballroom |
12:15 PM | Closing & What's Next | Ballroom |
12:30 PM | Lunch | Outside Ballroom |
1:30 PM | Break & Optional Activities | The Ritz Property |
6:30 PM | Dinner | Surf Lawn |
8:00 PM | "Island Indulgences" Dessert & Bar | Spa |
Tues • Oct 8 | ||
7:30 AM | Breakfast | Ballroom |
9:00 AM | Opening Remarks | Ballroom |
9:15 AM | Every attendee will attend one roundtable from 9:15 - 10:30 AM. Below are five options to choose from: | Ballroom |
Roundtable Option 1: Let's Talk Retail led by Carolyn Vaccaro | ||
Roundtable Option 2: Let's Talk CPG led by Jennifer Peters | ||
Roundtable Option 3: Let's Talk QSR led by Caleb Hutchings | ||
Roundtable Option 4: Let's Talk Health led by Justin McGinnis | ||
Roundtable Option 5: Let's Talk DTC led by Dylan St Clair | ||
10:30 AM | Break | Ballroom |
10:45 AM | Every attendee will attend one roundtable from 10:45 - 11:55 AM. Below are six options to choose from: | Ballroom |
Roundtable Option 1: The Marketing Organization led by Talia Solomon | ||
Roundtable Option 2: Omnichannel Customer Experience led by Vildan Oenpeker-Çerçi | ||
Roundtable Option 3: Data, Technology & Measurement led by Travaughn Akogu | ||
Roundtable Option 4: Holiday 2024 led by Mitch Cross | ||
Roundtable Option 5: Media Strategy, Planning & Buying led by Sydney Hamilton | ||
Roundtable Option 6: In Search of Excellence led by Anthony So | ||
12:00 PM | Closing & What's Next | Ballroom |
12:15 PM | Lunch | Outside Ballroom |
1:30 PM | Break & Optional Activities | The Ritz Property |
6:30 PM | Happy Hour & Networking | Positivo |
7:30 PM | "Summer Soirée" Dinner | Positivo |
9:00 PM | Beach Party | The Ritz Beach |
Wed • Oct 9 | ||
8:00 -10:00 AM | Drop-in Breakfast | COA |
9:30 AM | Closing Remarks | COA |
🗺️ Dorado Beach, A Ritz Carlton Reserve Map
There will be plenty of help on the Ritz property to help you navigate. Print maps should be provided upon check-in. Feel free to prepare by downloading the PDF below and save to your phone for easy access.
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