August 2016 Marketing and Design Events
Summer may be winding down, but the same can’t be said for the local creative community. Check out some of our favorite upcoming marketing and design events in St. Louis.
August 4, 2016
The IAB Tech Lab
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Palladium Saint Louis
Join 314 Digital for an educational breakfast with members from the IAB Tech Lab discussing the latest on ad blocking, as well as IAB’s LEAN and DEAL initiatives. IAB will share best practices for navigating the digital landscape as marketers and consumers. Get your tickets.
August 11, 2016
Craft Beer & Coding
6:30 p.m. at Urban Chestnut – The Grove
Join Savvy Coders for an evening of craft beer and coding at this hands-on event where they will teach graphic designers more about JavaScript. RSVP on Facebook.
August 12, 2016
Bright&Early: Alex Pearson
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at The Stages at KDHX
The concept is simple: drink coffee, eat breakfast and be inspired by the creative community in our city. This month’s speaker, Alex Pearson will be discussing his unique experience integrating design skills with programming chops, and how both are needed for today’s developers, designers and product managers. RSVP on Facebook.
August 18, 2016
Podcasting Panel with @UMSL
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at Charter Communications
This panel discussion sponsored by UMSL Digital will discuss the future of podcasting, why it’s relevant for any business and how podcasts can be a critical part of your messaging. Register today.
August 19, 2016
Block Party
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Tower Grove Park (Stone Pavilion)
Meet fellow AIGA members and the St. Louis Board, and learn more about out what they have in store for you this year. Register today.
Ongoing
Venture Cafe St. Louis
Every Thursday 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the @4240 Building in the Cortex Innovation District
Each week, innovators and entrepreneurs gather for conversations and scheduled programming aimed to inspire.
And mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Midtown Alley BBQ (September 15) and St. Louis Design Week (October 3-9). If you are interested in planning a Design Week event, becoming a sponsor or volunteering, visit the site and sign up.