Join AAF Nebraska on October 1st for AdConnect. The October 1st program features Brianna Chavez, General Manager of Omaha Sports Properties - Learfield, sharing insights from her experiences leading corporate partnerships, sponsorships and sports marketing opportunities through one of the nation's leading collegiate sports multimedia and marketing organizations. This session will focus on NIL and Sports Marketing to shed light on how to best appeal to target athletes, as well as some experiences to help avoid some of the little things that can cost time & money. Learfield works with colleges and universities across the country, connecting brands with passionate fan communities through athletic, NIL, venue partnerships, media and experiential marketing. Brianna will provide an inside look at how brands leverage sports partnerships to build awareness, create meaningful fan connections and deliver value through today's evolving sports marketing landscape.

Network at AdConnect Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM Yia Yia's | 1423 "O" Street, Lincoln Member Perk! AAF Nebraska Members - please join us for AdConnect, a free afternoon to help you Connect. Network. Relax. Share ideas Engage with your peers in the local advertising community Network with students coming from the AAF Nebraska AdVenture+ event being held at UNL throughout the afternoon AAF Nebraska Members Free | $10 for Guests/Non-Members

Thursday, September 24, 2026 | UNL Experience Lab | 11:30 AM Doors Open, Lunch & Keynote Speaker FREE to Students!  Join us for an afternoon full of food, fun... and of course information from ad pros!  If you are passionate about creating/developing brands and/or collaborating with people in the industry-this event is a perfect fit for you.