Ad Age Small Agency Conference

In July, Ad Age brings together founders, partners and senior leaders from independent agencies for the annual Small Agency Conference & Awards—a two-day gathering focused on the realities of running and growing a small shop today.

Designed for agencies with fewer than 150 full-time employees, the event creates space for candid conversations with peers facing the same challenges—from winning new business and scaling operations to supporting teams and sustaining creative excellence. Workshops, case studies and roundtable discussions spotlight strategies that independent agencies are using right now to compete, grow and stay resilient in a changing market.

The conference concludes with the Small Agency Awards, the industry’s only program dedicated to honoring small shops that produce standout creative work while building strong, sustainable businesses.