BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IHAF - ECPv6.15.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:IHAF X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ihaforum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IHAF REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T024500 CREATED:20260219T193859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T151159Z UID:10000069-1776168000-1777996800@www.ihaforum.org SUMMARY:IHAF Professional Certification Program DESCRIPTION:Our April cohort is SOLD OUT. Registration for our May/June series is now open—view the dates and register to save your spot today. \nA focused\, hands‑on learning experience designed to help IHAF members build real fluency with AI. Together\, we explore how AI works\, where it adds value\, and how to apply it responsibly in creative and marketing environments. This program emphasizes principles over tools and experimentation over theory—expanding without replacing creative thinking. \nDelivered across four half-day classes\, our AI certification series blends expert guidance with practical application to strengthen your ability to choose the right tools\, prioritize proven practices over one‑off experiments\, and foster collaboration instead of isolated trial and error. Program graduates leave with sharper thinking\, stronger workflows\, and a shared point of view on how AI can meaningfully amplify creative and strategic outcomes. \nThis is not a technical bootcamp or a push to use AI everywhere. It’s a practical training program that helps teams understand when AI supports great work and when human judgment\, craft\, and brand integrity should lead. The emphasis is on thoughtful\, effective use of AI that strengthens creative and strategic outcomes. \nThis is a 16-hour program delivered virtually across four live sessions—each one builds on the last. Participants who attend all four classes will earn a certificate of completion. \nEnrollment is available to in-house agency professionals (members and non-members). Participation is limited to the first 24 registrants. \nLooking for details on the full course curriculum and training team? Visit our Learning Labs overview page for a complete guide to the series. URL:https://www.ihaforum.org/event/ihaf-learning-labs-on-applied-ai/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Training Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ihaforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/content-events_LL-on-ai.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T024500 CREATED:20260107T214115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T214115Z UID:10000059-1776949200-1776952800@www.ihaforum.org SUMMARY:Getting to Better Feedback DESCRIPTION:Giving and receiving feedback can be uncomfortable\, and it’s easy for these conversations to potentially veer off track. This webinar offers managers practical tools for staying calm\, focused\, and effective in the moment. We’ll discuss how the body and brain respond to challenging conversations and why employees might be tempted to shut down. We’ll also review a simple framework for delivering clearer feedback\, and strategies for recovering when things go sideways. Designed for managers at all levels\, this session builds confidence and strengthens everyday communication. URL:https://www.ihaforum.org/event/getting-to-better-feedback/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ihaforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GettingtoBetterFeedback-AprWebinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T024500 CREATED:20251218T150357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T191757Z UID:10000051-1777978800-1777982400@www.ihaforum.org SUMMARY:Meetup for Creatives DESCRIPTION:Member Meetups make it easy to connect with fellow IHAF members. These informal\, one-hour video calls happen monthly and bring together in-house professionals who are eager to connect\, share\, and learn from one another. \nThis Meetup is just for Creatives—the writers\, designers\, makers\, and creators who keep ideas flowing and work looking good. We love this group\, and we know you’ll love meeting your counterparts from brands you know and those you’ll discover. \nExpect a lively mix of conversation\, shared experiences\, and “same here!” moments. We’ll dig into the realities of creative work\, celebrate the wins\, and commiserate over the challenges. It’s a chance to connect with people who get the craft\, the chaos\, and the joy of making things. Join us and find your creative crew. \nIHAF Member Meetups are open to in-house agency professionals only. \nIf you are not a member of IHAF and would like to learn more\, please contact us at ihaf@ihaforum.org. URL:https://www.ihaforum.org/event/meetup-for-creatives/ CATEGORIES:Video Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ihaforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ihaf_web_mm1orange.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T024500 CREATED:20260304T182536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185156Z UID:10000074-1779183000-1779210000@www.ihaforum.org SUMMARY:IHAF Executive Exchange DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, May 19 for the IHAF Executive Exchange\, a one-day gathering hosted by Maverick Studios\, the internal agency at Inspire Brands and IHAF’s reigning In-House Agency of the Year. This exclusive event brings together a select group of corporate and creative leaders for candid conversations\, peer connections\, and shared insights. \nYou’ll engage in sessions that address real challenges\, pressure-test ideas\, and explore new approaches with fellow executives. Designed for leaders navigating organizational complexity and driving creative excellence\, the IHAF Executive Exchange is an opportunity to step out of the day-to-day and into a room of peers who understand what it takes to manage an in-house agency at scale. \nEvent Agenda \n\n9:30 – 10:00 a.m.Arrival + Networking\n10:00 – 10:15 a.m.Event Kickoff\n10:15 – 11:00 a.m.Inspire Brands Keynote\n\n Chris Phillips\, VP & Managing Director\n \n11:00 – 11:45 a.m.Inspire Brands Panel Q&A\n\n Lauren Breen\, Director\, Production Services\n \n\n Laura Frisvold\, Executive Creative Director\n \n\n Natalie Garvey\, Director\, Client Relations & Planning\n \n\n James Hughes\, Senior Director\, Studio Ops & Merchandising Production\n \n\n Chris Phillips\, VP & Managing Director\n \n12:00 – 1:30 p.m.Networking Lunch\n1:30 – 4:00 p.m.Facilitated Deep Dives\n\n AI Adoption & Governance\, John Roberts\, Truth Collective\n \n\n Building Your Value Story\, Jared Martin\, Fiserv\n \n\n Org Structure & Design\, Marta Stiglin\, Stiglin Consulting\n \n\n Securing Capital Funding\, Chris Phillips\, Inspire Brands\n \n4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Closing Reception\n\nAccommodations \nIf you’ll be traveling to Atlanta for the event\, we recommend reviewing Inspire Brands’ hotel list for convenient nearby options. \nRegistration for this event is open to internal agencies and event sponsors only\, with special thanks to our title sponsor Aquent Studios. URL:https://www.ihaforum.org/event/ihaf-executive-exchange/ LOCATION:Inspire Brands\, 3 Glenlake Parkway NE\, Sandy Springs\, GA\, 30328 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ihaforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ihaf_web_events_EE2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T024500 CREATED:20260312T185302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T141923Z UID:10000075-1779969600-1781798400@www.ihaforum.org SUMMARY:IHAF Professional Certification Program DESCRIPTION:A focused\, hands‑on learning experience designed to help IHAF members build real fluency with AI. Together\, we explore how AI works\, where it adds value\, and how to apply it responsibly in creative and marketing environments. This program emphasizes principles over tools and experimentation over theory—expanding without replacing creative thinking. \nDelivered across four half-day classes\, our AI certification series blends expert guidance with practical application to strengthen your ability to choose the right tools\, prioritize proven practices over one‑off experiments\, and foster collaboration instead of isolated trial and error. Program graduates leave with sharper thinking\, stronger workflows\, and a shared point of view on how AI can meaningfully amplify creative and strategic outcomes. \nThis is not a technical bootcamp or a push to use AI everywhere. It’s a practical training program that helps teams understand when AI supports great work and when human judgment\, craft\, and brand integrity should lead. The emphasis is on thoughtful\, effective use of AI that strengthens creative and strategic outcomes. \nThis is a 16-hour program delivered virtually across four live sessions—each one builds on the last. Participants who attend all four classes will earn a certificate of completion. \nEnrollment is available to in-house agency professionals (members and non-members). Participation is limited to the first 24 registrants. \nLooking for details on the full course curriculum and training team? Visit our Learning Labs overview page for a complete guide to the series. URL:https://www.ihaforum.org/event/ihaf-professional-certification-program/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Training Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ihaforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/content-events_LL-on-ai.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T024500 CREATED:20251218T150918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T150918Z UID:10000052-1780398000-1780401600@www.ihaforum.org SUMMARY:Meetup on Creative Operations: Resource Management DESCRIPTION:Member Meetups make it easy to connect with fellow IHAF members. These informal\, one-hour video calls happen monthly and bring together in-house professionals who are eager to connect\, share\, and learn from one another. \nThis Meetup is on Creative Operations\, with a focus on resource management. Balancing processes\, projects\, and people is even more complex when capacity fluctuates\, and demand never slows. We’ll explore how teams forecast workload\, allocate resources\, and make smart decisions about when and how to augment with external partners. From capacity planning to real-world resourcing\, this session is all about finding the right mix to keep work moving and teams healthy. \nIf you’re looking for insight from in-house peers and you’re open to sharing your own experiences\, register today. Come ready to ask\, answer\, and dive into what matters most to you. \nIHAF Member Meetups are open to in-house agency professionals only. \nIf you are not a member of IHAF and would like to learn more\, please contact us at ihaf@ihaforum.org. URL:https://www.ihaforum.org/event/meetup-on-creative-operations-resource-management/ CATEGORIES:Video Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ihaforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ihaf_web_mm3teal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T024500 CREATED:20260224T202335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T202335Z UID:10000073-1781787600-1781791200@www.ihaforum.org SUMMARY:Offshore Done Right DESCRIPTION:Offshore resourcing gets talked about often\, but rarely explained in practical\, operational terms. In this webinar\, we’ll hear how the team at IQVIA built and scaled an offshore model to support increasing demand for their events studio. Learn how they manage multiple offshore locations\, structure blended onshore/offshore teams\, and maintain high standards for quality\, accountability\, and delivery. We’ll also look at how offshore talent enabled IQVIA to scale\, how they made the case for additional resources\, and what genuinely worked and didn’t work. Expect candid lessons\, from mis‑hires to cultural challenges\, along with actionable ideas you can apply right away. URL:https://www.ihaforum.org/event/offshore-done-right/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ihaforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/OffshoreDoneRight_JuneWebinar.png LOCATION:https://www.ihaforum.org/event/offshore-done-right/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T024500 CREATED:20251218T151132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T191823Z UID:10000053-1786444200-1786449600@www.ihaforum.org SUMMARY:Meetup on Account Management: Advancing Partnership DESCRIPTION:Member Meetups make it easy to connect with fellow IHAF members. These informal\, video calls happen monthly and bring together in-house professionals who are eager to connect\, share\, and learn from one another. \nThis extended session focuses on the partnership side of Account Management—how to build trust\, foster collaboration\, and strengthen relationships with both clients and creative team members. We’ll look at the behaviors and communication practices that promote accountability\, reduce friction\, and create shared ownership across functions\, along with the real-world challenges that can make or break those partnerships. \nIf you’re looking for insight from in-house peers and you’re open to sharing your own experiences\, register today. Come ready to ask\, answer\, and dive into what matters most to you. \n IHAF Member Meetups are open to in-house agency professionals only. \nIf you are not a member of IHAF and would like to learn more\, please contact us at ihaf@ihaforum.org. URL:https://www.ihaforum.org/event/meetup-on-account-management-advancing-partnership/ CATEGORIES:Video Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ihaforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ihaf_web_mm1orange.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T024500 CREATED:20251218T151404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T191854Z UID:10000054-1789470000-1789473600@www.ihaforum.org SUMMARY:Meetup for Senior Leaders DESCRIPTION:Member Meetups make it easy to connect with fellow IHAF members. These informal\, one-hour video calls happen monthly and bring together in-house professionals who are eager to connect\, share\, and learn from one another. \nFor Senior Leaders\, this session couldn’t be timelier. Marketing\, content\, and creative communications are moving at the speed of life\, and the demands on in-house teams are accelerating just as quickly. This Meetup offers a chance to take a step back with peers who understand the pressures of leading a creative organization and exchange ideas on keeping pace with the business while strengthening operations\, sharpening practices\, and upskilling teams for what’s next. \nIf you’re seeking perspective from those who sit in similar seats and you’re open to sharing your own experiences\, register today. Come ready to ask\, answer\, and dig into the issues that matter most at the leadership level. \n IHAF Member Meetups are open to in-house agency professionals only. \nIf you are not a member of IHAF and would like to learn more\, please contact us at ihaf@ihaforum.org. URL:https://www.ihaforum.org/event/meetup-for-senior-leaders-2/ CATEGORIES:Video Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ihaforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ihaf_web_mm2purple.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T024500 CREATED:20251218T151811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T190920Z UID:10000055-1791282600-1791288000@www.ihaforum.org SUMMARY:Meetup on Creative Operations: Workflow Systems DESCRIPTION:Member Meetups make it easy to connect with fellow IHAF members. These informal\, video calls happen monthly and bring together in-house professionals who are eager to connect\, share\, and learn from one another. \nThis extended Meetup is on Creative Operations with a spotlight on workflow systems. As workloads grow\, automation has become critical for managing intake\, scheduling\, and day‑to‑day flow. We’ll talk about what tools people are using to reduce friction\, increase visibility\, and enable delivery. The last 30 minutes of the session will focus specifically on Adobe Workfront—with participants surfacing issues and lessons learned from implementing it within their respective organizations. \nIf you’re looking for insight from in-house peers and you’re open to sharing your own experiences\, register today. Come ready to ask\, answer\, and discuss what matters most to you. \nIHAF Member Meetups are open to in-house agency professionals only. \nIf you are not a member of IHAF and would like to learn more\, please contact us at ihaf@ihaforum.org. URL:https://www.ihaforum.org/event/meetup-on-creative-operations-workflow-systems/ CATEGORIES:Video Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ihaforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ihaf_web_mm3teal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T024500 CREATED:20260211T212756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T212923Z UID:10000060-1794310200-1794416400@www.ihaforum.org SUMMARY:IHAF Conference & Awards DESCRIPTION:The IHAF Conference & Awards is our biggest event of the year. It is also the premier networking and learning opportunity for in-house agency professionals\, with over 300 attendees. Flanked by our two-day conference is our ever-popular awards show—an evening affair\, celebrating creativity across print and digital categories. \nThe 2026 IHAF Conference & Awards is November 10-11 in Boston\, MA. Additional details will be available this spring. URL:https://www.ihaforum.org/event/ihaf-conference-awards/ LOCATION:Sheraton Boston Hotel\, 39 Dalton St\, Boston\, MA\, 02199 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ihaforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ihaf_web_savethedate2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T024500 CREATED:20251218T152031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T182510Z UID:10000056-1796727600-1796731200@www.ihaforum.org SUMMARY:Meetup on Project & Traffic Management DESCRIPTION:Member Meetups make it easy to connect with fellow IHAF members. These informal\, one-hour video calls happen monthly and bring together in-house professionals who are eager to connect\, share\, and learn from one another. \nThis Meetup zeroes in on Project & Traffic Management—the engine that keeps the in-house agency humming. We’ll dig into how work comes in\, how it gets prioritized\, and how to balance speed\, quality\, and capacity when everything seems urgent. From intake and resourcing to timelines and tracking\, this is a chance to compare approaches\, troubleshoot bottlenecks\, and hear what’s working for other teams. \nIf you’re looking for insight from in-house peers and you’re open to sharing your own experiences\, register today. Come ready to ask\, answer\, and explore the issues that matter most to you. \nIHAF Member Meetups are open to in-house agency professionals only. \nIf you are not a member of IHAF and would like to learn more\, please contact us at ihaf@ihaforum.org. URL:https://www.ihaforum.org/event/meetup-on-project-traffic-management/ CATEGORIES:Video Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ihaforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ihaf_web_mm3teal.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR