ABOUT THE WEEK
As we look to reignite in-person connection, we’re excited to bring everyone together for a dedicated “DC Week” in each of our hubs, New York and Chicago, respectively.
DC Week will focus on creating meaningful connections across offices through in-person engagement driven content and moments to foster learning, creativity, and inspiration.
AGENDA
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | WELCOME TO DC WEEK KICKOFF BREAKFAST Let’s kick off DC Week with breakfast, coffee (and a little bit of swag) to fuel your day! We’ll give an overview of what’s to come and give you a chance to sign up for sessions and activities.
LOCATION: 19th Floor - The Point | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CAFFEINATE & CONNECT* Some of the best conversations are had in smaller groups, between people who don’t normally work together day-to-day. Sign up for coffee with leaders, to learn about each other while we’re all together. Bring your questions, they will too! *Be sure to save your spot! LOCATION: Meet at Reception | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | DENTSU CREATIVE DEEP DIVES Join us for a session rooted in understanding the Dentsu Creative strategy and our key business drivers and offerings. Bring your questions!
LOCATION: 19th Floor - The Point | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | ICE CREAM TRUCK SOCIAL After (or before!) your lunch break, enjoy a throwback surprise hosted by our colleague Mike Weiss - who doubles as the owner of a fleet of ice cream trucks! Grab a sweet treat before you get back to it.
LOCATION: 515 N State (Outside the West Doors) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | PROCESS POWER HOUR: WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER* Brush up on the basics to unlock new levels of efficiency and effectiveness in your work. Mini-sessions (15 mins) within the hour include: Every Hour Matters, Fast-Tracking Concur, Co-Pilot Hacks, Phone a Friend: Ops & Functions Edition. *Be sure to save your spot! LOCATION: 22nd Floor - The Point | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CAFFEINATE & CONNECT* Sign up for coffee with leaders, to learn about each other while we’re all together. Bring your questions, they will too! *Be sure to save your spot! LOCATION: Meet at Reception | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | LINKEDIN OFFICE HOURS & HEADSHOTS* Stop by LinkedIn Office Hours to refresh your Teams tile with a new headshot, by local photographer Mike Killion. While you're there, learn about all that LinkedIn video has to offer for you and your clients. Sign up required. *Be sure to save your spot! LOCATION: 22nd Floor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | YES WE CANNES: MAKING GOOD CASE STUDIES GREAT What makes a case study stand out at Cannes? Hear from the creative and strategy leads behind award-worthy campaigns for OREO and 7-Eleven, joined by awards guru and creative mastermind John Mescall. We’ll showcase the iterative process, exploring how to shape, sharpen, and sell your story—turning great work into winning submissions. Learn what resonates with juries and how to make every second of your case film count.
LOCATION: 22nd Floor - The Point | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | OPEN BRIEF - TEAM WITHOUT LIMITS Ever wanted to know what it's like to work on new business? Or, do you love it so much you're craving more? Contribute to designing real client solutions in this open brief (client to come). Participants will be broken up into small groups to respond to the brief in a speed-round type of session.
LOCATION: 22nd Floor - The Point | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | HAPPY HOUR, HOSTED BY DIAGEO Learn about one of our biggest experiential clients, in an all new way! Sample product brought to you by Diageo, including your own personalized Guinness pour.
LOCATION: East Kitchen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CAFFEINATE & CONNECT* Sign up for coffee with leaders, to learn about each other while we’re all together. Bring your questions, they will too! *Be sure to save your spot! LOCATION: Meet at Reception | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | DREAM TEAMING* An interactive session with leaders from Creative, Client Leadership, and Strategy. Gather tips, tricks and training resources from Brian Eden, Brooke Dean and Amie Dowker, to reinvigorate how you run your teams. *Be sure to save your spot! LOCATION: 22nd Floor - The Point | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | TEAM LUNCH On the last day of DC week, we'll have lunch all together before we part ways, leaving with a renewed energy and excitement to start connecting in person again in May. Be sure to get the last swag drop of the week!
LOCATION: East Kitchen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | DC STRATEGY PRESENTS: FANDOMS What is needed to turn your followers into fans? Why do certain fans become brand ambassadors? Join us for an eye-opening exploration of the power of fandoms in today's digital landscape.
LOCATION: 19th Floor - Summit + The Point | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
* Be sure to save your spot by RSVP'ing!
For any questions, please contact dentsu.creative.us.comms@dentsu.com