ADCOLOR Founder and President Tiffany R. Warren sits down with Richelieu Dennis, recipient of the 2025 ADCOLOR | Adweek Beacon Award, for a conversation on redefining success, building legacy, and creating new paths for inclusion and generational impact.

In an age of rampant distortion, how do we regain CTRL of our narratives? By building our own ALT paths. This session convenes visionary founders who have architected their own culture-centered agencies and platforms. Explore what drives them and discover how reimagination can serve as a tool for preserving creative truth.

Go behind the scenes of three of the past year’s standout brand-talent collaborations with the industry leaders who built them. They unpack how these deals come together—from sourcing and deal architecture to creative co-development, measurement, and renewal—using fresh case studies across music, sports, and digital. With candid lessons on balancing culture and compliance, crafting equitable […]

From Monique Rodriguez’s kitchen-table beginnings to becoming the fastest-growing textured haircare brand in the world, Mielle Organics has always been rooted in authenticity, community, and culture. Now, with the global scale and resources of Procter & Gamble behind it, Mielle is rewriting the rules of beauty—proving that textured haircare is a powerful driver of innovation, […]

In an era of layoffs, industry consolidation, and shifting workplace dynamics, creative professionals have to write new rules for professional success. But making the leap from traditional employment to entrepreneurship isn’t just about business strategy; it’s about reimagining what security, success, and professional fulfillment can look like. Entrepreneurs who’ve successfully navigated major career transitions offer […]

In a time of sociopolitical upheaval and the unraveling of long-standing institutions, optimism has emerged as a cultural force. From music to memes, from viral trends to everyday moments of joy, communities are choosing levity over heaviness. Optimism today is creativity, resilience, and a radical refusal to be defined by struggle alone. This session celebrates […]

Erin Styles, Director, Global Communications & PR Lead at Spotify, joins our host Rachel Lindsay for an inspiring conversation on amplifying voices, leading with purpose, and harnessing creativity to shape culture.

Stepping on the field, getting on the mic, or standing in front of a camera, underrepresented voices do more than shift the game; they create a new one. This conversation explores the link between the growing influence of Latinx magic in entertainment and advertising with the rise of women in sports. In both arenas, visibility […]

In a year full of pivots, this is a conversation about finding your footing. For creative professionals, marketers, and industry leaders facing turbulence, AI automation, and rapid change, the best way forward is leaning on the power of your professional community to uncover what’s next. Because When Everything Changes, Community Becomes Your Compass.