# Event Details - **Event Name**: LA26: The 2026 AdWest Advertising Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: The 2026 AAF Western Region Conference, hosted in the creative capital of the world — Los Angeles — by AAF District 15.About this EventConverge. Challenge. Build What's Next.LA26 is an advertising conference made for what's moving the industry where executives, practitioners, academics, and students will come together in one room.WHAT IS ADWEST?AdWest is the annual conference of the AAF Western Region, bringing together advertising and marketing professionals, agency leaders, brand-side marketers, students, and AAF club officers from across 12 Western states.Each year, AdWest is hosted in a different Western city. The 2026 edition, AdWest LA26, brings the conference home to Los Angeles for a special edition timed to one of the most significant moments in the city's history: the countdown to the 2028 Olympic Games.WHAT TO EXPECT AT THIS YEAR'S ADWESTThe LA26 edition of AdWest runs Wednesday, September 23 through Saturday, September 26, 2026. The conference spans four distinct days, each with a different purpose and audience focus.Looking to stay the night? Get preferred rates at our host hotel, the Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica here!*Full agenda to be released in August!Day 1 - Wednesday, September 23: Welcome Reception to kick off the conference.Day 2 - Thursday, September 24: AAF club leadership development sessions, district business meetings, and the Best of the West Award Show in the evening.Day 3 - Friday, September 25: A full day of keynotes, panels, and networking designed for senior marketing and advertising professionals. This is the flagship programming day of AdWest: LA26, with topics spanning Sports Marketing, Creativity, and Emerging Technology.Day 4 - Saturday, September 26: Attendees choose their own LA adventure: Venice Beach and the boardwalk, culture and Downtown Los Angeles, or a hike to the Hollywood sign.AgendaTBA - August 2026 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-monica/la26-the-2026-adwest-advertising-conference/100001990353040523 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, sports, meetups, it, trips-adventures, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 81.88, max: 402, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Monica - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica - **lat**: 34.0105023 - **long**: -118.485599 - **full address**: Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica, 530 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: LA26: The 2026 AdWest Advertising Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b9994bb038c9a86f0f87bd333baaa7436a997bf83de0322827b5c7c4fe214be3-rimg-w1200-h600-dc3f4b9f-gmir.jpg?v=1779804556 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is LA26: The 2026 AdWest Advertising Conference being held? - **A:** LA26: The 2026 AdWest Advertising Conference takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica, 530 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing LA26: The 2026 AdWest Advertising Conference? - **A:** LA26: The 2026 AdWest Advertising Conference is organized by AAF District 15. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** LA26: The 2026 AdWest Advertising Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Monica, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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