LEBOOK CONNECTIONS SF

We’re THRILLED to announce that APA San Francisco has partnered with LeBook’s CONNECTIONS SF—one of the premier creative industry events—to bring exclusive access and 40% discounted participation opportunities to our members. (50% for emerging talent!).

St. Regis, San Francisco – April 8th, 2025 10am-6pm

Happy Hour 4-6pm - We secured 50 free guests. You must be an APA SF Pro or Pro Plus Member! Email Invitations Sent on 4/1. 
Become a Pro or Pro-Plus member and contact director@apasf.com for your Ticket to join Happy Hour ! 

This is your opportunity to get face-to-face time with high-level decision-makers of YOUR CHOICE from top global brands and agencies who are actively looking for talent like yours.

The Deadline for Exhibitors to reserve their spots is April 2nd.
VIP Happy Hour Registration is open until full! 
Register for your Happy Hour Ticket HERE
What APA Has Secured for our exhibiting members: 

✅ 10 + one-on-one portfolio meetings with jurors of your choice
✅  Organic networking with 100+ senior-level brand creatives
✅  Discounted exhibitor tables with full access & visibility:

Emerging Talent Rate: $3,750 (normally $7,500 – 50% off)
APA Member Rate: $4,500 (normally $7,500 – 40% off)

✅  6-foot branded table for your portfolio & promotional materials
✅  2 entries into the CONNECTIONS Creative Awards
✅  1-year membership to LeBook.com with a visual portfolio gallery ($500 value)
✅  Unlimited campaign submissions to La Creative
✅  Free access to the CONNECTIONS Networking Mixer (5:00 PM–7:00 PM)

Exhibitor Tables are limited and going fast. To reserve yours or ask questions, contact director@apasf.com

Why This Is Important for Your Career: You’ll be seen by senior art directors, creative directors, producers, art buyers, head of content, and brand leads from companies like:

Lucid Motors, Rothy’s, Tinder, Affirm, BareMinerals, Link Logistics Real Estate, Proguard Security Services, GE Healthcare, XQ Institute, Airbnb, Old Navy, DoorDash, Instacart, Sephora, Adobe, Netflix, Levi Strauss & Co., Kendo Brands, Logitech, Meta, SiriusXM, PayPal, Edelman, Apple, Hims & Hers, Google, Robinhood, Walmart, Workday, Discord, VML Health, Visa, GUT, Theory SF, Goodby Silverstein & Partners, EVERSANA TOUCH, BBDO SF, Captiv8, Rakuten, Stripe, Credit Karma, R/GA, VML, Questus, Curology, and Nike and MANY MORE!

This is a rare opportunity to:

Get your work directly in front of people who hire creative talent
Build real, lasting relationships
Position yourself for future campaigns, partnerships, and representation

These meetings are organic, personalized, and relationship-focused. You’ll have time to speak, show your work, and make meaningful connections throughout the day.

Let’s Get You in the Room !!!!

To participate or ask questions, send an email to director@apasf.com

We can’t wait to spotlight APA talent and help you make the most valuable connections of your career.

FAQs for Exhibiting Photographers, Producers & Directors

Q: Why should I meet face-to-face with clients?
A: Real relationships lead to real work. One handshake, one authentic conversation, and one portfolio moment can open the door to the biggest project of your career. You’re no longer just a link in an inbox—you’re a creative person with a face, voice, and vision.

Q: Does being on LeBook.com generate work?
A: Yes. LeBook is a trusted resource for top brands, agencies, and producers looking for creative talent. Being listed alongside world-class photographers, directors, and production companies boosts your visibility and credibility. It's a searchable, curated space where creative buyers come to discover new collaborators.

Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Bring a polished, printed or digital portfolio, digital or printed business cards, monitors, ipads or laptops, leave behinds, and a warm, open attitude. Be ready to talk about your process, experience, and what you want to work on next.

Q: What’s provided?
A: You’ll get a branded 6-foot table, signage (You provide an image they print it out), a black table cloth, 4 chairs, a power strip, a steady stream of top-tier creative decision-makers, and full support from the APA + LeBook teams.

Q: What are the Creative Awards, and what do I submit?
A: You’ll submit two entries into the CONNECTIONS Creative Awards. Please submit two projects you’re proud of (recent or career-defining work) by Friday, March 28. This is a fantastic way to gain extra exposure before the event. These projects live on the lebook.com site indefinitely: see samples here