
#1 Advertising Industry Event
Nearly 100,000 industry leaders from the fields of advertising, entertainment, marketing, media, and technology attend Advertising Week each year in New York. The 2016 lineup featured 270 seminars and speakers as well as performances by Sting and DNCE. Next: September 25-29, 2017

#2 Advertising Industry Event
Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman hosted the 2016 Clio Awards at the American Museum of Natural History. The event honored Mario Testino, Baz Luhrmann, and Hugh Evans, among others. This year marks the 58th anniversary of the awards presentation. Next: September 27, 2017

#3 Advertising Industry Event
Insiders from the marketing, technology, and media communities come to Ad:Tech New York each year to learn and share ideas. The event celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2016 with a special focus on innovative organizations and groups. Next: October 18-19, 2017

#4 Advertising Industry Event (up from #5)
Hosted by the One Club, Creative Week celebrates the intersection of advertising, innovation, and creative thinking. The festival features several events, including the Young Ones Festival, the Creative Summit, the ADC Awards for craftsmanship and design, and the One Show. Next: May 8-12, 2017

#5 Advertising Industry Event
The Advertising Council’s Public Service Award Dinner moves to the New York Hilton this year, honoring executives from Unilever and Y&R. More than 1,400 people attend the event, which is now in its 63rd year. Next: November 30, 2017