July 2025 Marketing + Design Events
Summer’s in full swing and the marketing world is serving up some seriously hot events to keep your creative fires burning. From decoding Gen Z to sharpening your design skills, we’ve got a calendar packed with workshops, summits and hands-on sessions built to boost your brainpower—and portfolio.
Keep scrolling to see everything on the calendar this July, and as always, stay up-to-date with the Atomicdust team by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
July 10, 1-4 PM CT
Marketing to Generation Z
Navigate the evolving landscape of B2B marketing, where strategy, technology and creativity come together. Through masterclasses, case studies and peer discussions, you’ll gain practical tools to lead brand transformation, apply AI and improve buyer engagement. Sign up.
July 15, 5-8 PM CT
DevLAB: Hacking, Building & Learning at T-REX
Develop your portfolio and gain hands-on experience with in-demand software systems, tools and languages. Discuss projects and connect with potential collaborators, including founders seeking technical co-founders. Register now.
July 17, 11 AM-Noon CT
How to Break into UI Design: Design Skills That Make You Irreplaceable by AI
Develop timeless UI design skills that AI can’t replace while focusing on critical thinking, intentional design and real problem-solving. Learn to build a persuasive portfolio that lands interviews. Sign up.
July 17, 3-5 PM CT
Creative Café St. Louis
Connect with the next generation of creatives (ages 18-27) at this free drop-in event hosted by Adobe, featuring industry expert booths, portfolio reviews and hands-on activities. Whether you’re a student, recent graduate or early-career creative, you can grab free food and swag while getting inspiration and advice in a relaxed atmosphere. Snag your spot.
July 17, 5:30-8:30 PM CT
Social Media Strategy & Proving ROI
Master effective social media campaign structure, launch and measurement. Learn to use attribution tools for tracking activity and creating comprehensive reports that deliver interpretable, actionable results. Save your seat.
July 18, doors open at 7:30 AM CT, talk starts at 8 AM CT
Bright & Early: Ria Unson
Can the creative process be a portal between the past, present and future? At the July Bright & Early, St. Louis-based conceptual artist Ria Unson will present “The Art Of Time Travel And Other Mysteries Of A Creative Life.” Ria will share her journey of moving to St. Louis and later discovering how her great grandfather was brought to St. Louis to be part of the Philippine exhibit at the 1904 World’s Fair—an exhibit located on the very land where Ria now lived. See how the experience has influenced Ria’s art practice and the lessons she’s learned. RSVP.
July 22, 1-4 PM CT
Developing Actionable Customer Insights for Effective Brand Management 101
Uncover new insights about your audiences to drive successful marketing programs. The event will explore learning the emotional needs behind customer behavior, creating effective segmentation and implementing frameworks. Register now.
July 24, 1-4 PM CT
Building a Brand Management Framework for Effective Brand Management 201
Learn how to build a more effective brand that drives long-term customer loyalty and organizational value through positioning, differentiation and brand promise development. Attendees will use the Brand Bullseye tool to create a practical framework for articulating and implementing your brand strategy within your organization. Learn more.
July 28-30 from 10 AM-6 PM CT
The Design + Marketing Summit 2025
Master essential design and production techniques across multiple platforms including social media, email and print. You’ll gain practical skills in key design tools and explore a new motion and video track designed to elevate your work. RSVP.
July 29, 1-4 PM CT
Integrated Marketing Planning for Effective Brand Management 301
Develop truly integrated marketing plans that deliver seamless customer experiences across all touch points. Map customer decision journeys, identify key touch points, and create strategies that effectively deliver your brand promise while championing the customer perspective within your organization. Get your seat.
July 31, 1 PM CT-4 PM CT
Integrated Marketing Execution for Effective Brand Management 401
Master the practicalities of integrated marketing execution with techniques for creating seamless customer experiences across multiple touch points and breaking down organizational silos. Explore best practice examples, measurement tools and methods for ensuring a joined-up approach. Sign up.
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