

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Steps, Next Strides: Stories of Belonging in Advertising
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Ad 2 Minnesota to celebrate stories from first-generation advertisers—from their earliest aspirations to today’s lessons and wins.About this EventAd 2 MN is pleased to host our annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging event: an evening of connection and insight, featuring a panel of professionals in various stages of their careers. This gathering celebrates our panelists’ unique “firsts,” bridging the gap between those just beginning their journeys and seasoned leaders pursuing what’s next.Recommended attire is business casual.Grab your tickets now, and we’ll see you in April!Agenda: (more details to come)Doors open &amp; networking: 5:30 pmParking Information  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/dd76efe0-216c-11f1-8b35-f723b5d21335-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf1f2f2-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/first-steps-next-strides-stories-of-belonging-in-advertising/100001985244893919
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ffirst-steps-next-strides-stories-of-belonging-in-advertising-tickets-1985244893919
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 20, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Minneapolis
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Improving
- **lat**: 44.94774510000001
- **long**: -93.3180783
- **full address**: Improving, 3033 Excelsior Boulevard, Minneapolis, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: The Advertising Federation of MN / Ad2 (https://allevents.in/org/the-advertising-federation-of-mn-ad2/22827436)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Improving, 3033 Excelsior Boulevard, Minneapolis, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 20 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Advertising Federation of MN / Ad2
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about First Steps, Next Strides: Stories of Belonging in Advertising ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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