2026-06 ACGKY Ad Agency in the AI Age

Event Details

When:

June 11, 2026 11:15 AM - 1:02 PM EDT

Where:

Location Name

Baird 29 Conference Center

Location Address

500 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
United States

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Overview

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Join ACG Kentucky on June 11 as Doe Anderson CEO John Birnsteel explores the state of advertising and creativity, and discusses M&A from the perspective of a 111-year-old independent Kentucky ad agency. Come for the insights. Come for the networking. Come for a great lunch!

Speakers

John Birnsteel

Doe Anderson

CEO

John Birnsteel became Doe Anderson CEO in 2023 and has since led the 130-person agency to its highest revenue figures to date. He also championed the agency’s recent certification as a B Corp and serves as only the seventh CEO in the company’s 111-year history.

Beyond the office, John is active in the city’s arts organizations. He recently stepped down after serving four years as the Chair of the Kentucky College of Art + Design’s Board of Trustees. During his tenure, the college became the first newly accredited college of art and design in America in nearly 40 years.

John currently sits on the boards of Leadership Louisville, AMIN Worldwide (the international network of independent advertising agencies), and the American Association of Advertising Agencies' Midwest Board of Governors.

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SCHEDULE

Arrival / Name Tags (Note: Check in with ground floor security to gain admittance to the event area on the 29th Floor.)
Meet the Executives | Networking
Lunch Buffet
ACG Announcements and Introductions
Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Program End

Hosted by: ACG

Chapter

Kentucky

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ACG KENTUCKY MEMBERS (CLICK THE "REGISTER NOW" BOX)

Attendance is a pre-paid benefit of membership, but registration is required. Click the RSVP box and follow the prompts. A non-member may accompany you at a reduced guest fee ($40), payable at registration.

NON-MEMBERS

Non-member executives and deal professionals are welcome to register and pay as a guest. Admission provides networking access, lunch and the featured presentation.

SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVES

To RSVP: send an email to acgkentucky@acg.org listing each non-member guest's name, title, company and email address attending under the sponsorship. Gold Partners are authorized 3 non-member guests. Silver - 1 guest.

Sponsor representatives who are ACG Kentucky members should RSVP using their ACG membership credentials.

ACG GLOBAL MEMBERS

ACG members from other chapters are welcome to attend at the guest rate. Admission includes networking, buffet lunch and the featured program.

DOWNTOWN PARKING OPTIONS

Eli Brown Lot
432 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
384 feet, 2 minute walk

JP Morgan Chase Lot & Garage
415 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
0.2 miles, 4 minute walk

Starks Parking Garage
430 S. 3rd St.
Louisville, KY 40202
0.3 miles, 7 minute walk

Street parking

Additional locations:

https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parking-authority-parc/parc-street-garageslots

IMPORTANT NOTES - The Garage located in the basement of the 500W Building (500 West Jefferson Street) is NOT available to ACG meeting attendees. Also, plan accordingly for the June closure of Interstate 65 between the Watterson Expressway and Jefferson Street for highway bridge replacements.

PAYMENT

Your purchase includes a 3 percent fee for ACG processing costs.

REFUND POLICY

10 OR MORE DAYS BEFORE EVENT: Full refund (ACG Kentucky verifies email receipt date); 2 TO 9 DAYS PRIOR: Full amount less cost of event meal(s) purchased on your behalf. DAY PRIOR AND AFTERWARD: No refund.

MEDIA RELEASE & CONSENT

Your registration acts as an audio/video release and reflects your permission for ACG Kentucky to use your image and comments captured at the event through audio, video or photography for marketing and promotional purposes.

QUESTIONS

If you have difficulty signing in or have other questions, contact Chapter Executive Terry McWilliams at 502.509.6768 or email acgkentucky@acg.org.