BRAND-SIDE: A CONFERENCE FOR CREATIVES WITHIN
Join us September 30 - October 1, 2026, in Nashville, TN!
Brand-Side is our two-day conference aimed squarely at the inner dynamics of the very best in-house creative departments. With sessions from some of the most acclaimed brand and marketing leaders in the industry, Brand-Side is a one-of-a-kind experience that gives creatives in this space a behind-the-scenes look at the tactics and cultures behind the teams who build, maintain, and grow a brand’s presence in the market.
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Whether being Brand-Side is a new experience for you or you are a seasoned in-house leader looking to invigorate your team, you will come away from the conference with inspiration, connections, and practical applications to up your creative game. Sessions will tackle topics like ‘How do you establish a strong creative culture if your brand isn’t considered ‘creative’? What is the best way to steward your brand internally and also work seamlessly with external agency partners?’ and much more.
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SPEAKERS
Sophie Gold
Rikke Heinecke
Nico Poalillo
Justine Armour
John Long
Jean Morrow
September 30 - October 1, 2026
Schedule is subject to change
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Registration & Breakfast
10:00 am - 10:10 am
Welcome
10:10 am - 11:00 am
Session 1
11:05 am - 11:55 am
Session 2
12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Session 3
12:50 pm - 1:45 pm
Lunch
1:45 pm - 2:35 pm
Session 4
2:40 pm - 3:25 pm
Round Table Discussions
3:30 pm - 4:20 pm
Session 6
EARLY BIRD PRICING
NON-MEMBER: $1,750.00
MEMBER: $1,650.00
LODGING
Brand-Side returns to the Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville. The Hyatt blends modern edge with Music City soul - just steps from the neon glow of broadway and the raw creativity that fuels the city.
We have limited space available so secure your room now with our exclusive rate of $319 /night.