Among dozens of momentous events set to play out in the weeks ahead, many are already underway, or will commence with the dawn of August. A large number are also new in this edition. Among them are some of the world's most famous cultural and creative industry gatherings, set to welcome attendees to regional capitals around the planet virtually and/or in person, as well as countless conferences where innovation and mastery will soar to new heights.
During this spectacular time of year, so many festivities invite us to adventure outdoors, which bodes especially well for new connections. According to Shakespeare, "One touch of nature makes the whole world kin."
This monthly feature story is put together by The Darnell Works Agency, the go-to PR firm for creative agencies, brands and entertainment ventures.
August Events
. 29 July – 1 August | Lollapalooza 2021, Chicago
. 31 July – 18 September | Celebrate Brooklyn Festival
. 31 July – 8 August | Anguilla Summer Festival
. 1-4 | TED Monterey, The Case for Optimism, Hybrid
. 2 | Ad Age Small Agency Conference & Awards, Virtual
. 3-4 | B2B Digital Marketing Virtual Show
. 3 | Redefining Leadership in a Hybrid Agency Model, Virtual
. 4-8 | BlackStar Film Festival, Philadelphia & Online
. 4 | Core Components of Branding, Virtual
. 4-14 | Locarno Festival, Hybrid
. 5-22 | Melbourne International Film Festival, Virtual
. 5-29 | Spraoi International Street Arts Festival, Waterford City
. 5-8 | Wilderness Festival, Oxfordshire
. 6-22 | New York Asian Film Festival, NYC & Online
. 7-29 | Edinburgh International Festival
. 9-13 | 4A’s The Face of Talent, Virtual
. 9-13 | SIGGRAPH 2021, Virtual
. 10-12 | AMA Nonprofit and Cause Marketing Virtual Conference
. 11-12 | Agenda Las Vegas
. 11 | Don’t Post and Ghost, Virtual
. 11 | Optimize Connectivity Between Your Content and Customers, Virtual
. 12 | Future Trends of PR and Communications, Virtual
. 12 | Moar Serverless, Virtual
. 12 | Variety Creators Fest, Virtual
. 13-22 | Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival
. 13-15 & 20-22 | Splash House, Palm Springs
. 13-20 | Sarajevo Film Festival
. 18 | 3D Motion Show, Virtual
. 18 | Building and Creating Trust in Data, Virtual
. 19-21 | Agenda Atlantic City
. 19-20 | Future of Work Virtual Forum: Diversity & Inclusion
. 19 | Marketing Automotive Conference, Virtual
. 19-21 | QuakeCon, Virtual
. 20 | AEAF Animation & Effects Awards Festival, Virtual
. 20-28 | Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
. 20-29 | New York International Auto Show, NYC
. 22 Aug. – 7 Sep. | Burning Man in the Multiverse, Virtual
. 23-26 | CinemaCon, Las Vegas
. 23-24 | Future of Work Forum, Virtual
. 24 Aug. – 2 Sep. | MUTEK Montreal and Forum Edition, Hybrid
. 25-27 | gamescom, Virtual
. 26 Aug. – 12 Sep. | Dances with Films, Hollywood & Online
. 26 | PROMAX North America Awards Show, Virtual
. 26 | What Matters: Allyship in Advertising, Virtual
. 27-28 | LEAF Downtown Asheville
. 28-29 | Railbird Fest, Lexington
. 29 Aug. – 1 Sep. | Brand Insider Summit: Retail, Lake Tahoe & Online
. 30 Aug. – 1 Sep. | BizBash at Connect, Tampa
. 30 Aug. – 3 Sep. | D2 Architectural Visualization Conference, Virtual
Featured Video: NYAFF 2021 Trailer: The New York Asian Film Festival is set for its 20th edition 6-22 August with in person and online screenings.
Featured Image: Frances Gunn on Unsplash
