At present, ADPList boasts 17 vibrant City Chapters, each fueled by the dedication of 80 Ambassadors who tirelessly cultivate events and foster community engagement within their cities.
Don’t see your City? Apply to become an Ambassador today! We accept applications on a rolling basis and once your city meets the requirements and we have capacity, you will be notified by the ADPList Community Team! Please note we cannot personally respond to every application, but will contact you when there is an open spot for your city to become a chapter!
If you are accepted as an ADPList City Ambassador, you commit yourself to hosting one event per quarter with your fellow team.
A local chapter is powered by a team of volunteer City Ambassadors, each with specific roles, which you are required to:
Host: ensures everything is running smoothly and on time
Speaker: secures speakers and / or panelists
Venue: secures a local venue sponsor
Nourishment: secures a local food sponsor
Creative and Marketing: secures photographer for the event and manages email and event communication via Luma
As an ADPList City Ambassador, you’ll get to work exclusively alongside the ADPList Community Team to connect ADPeople in your local community and amplify the global impact of ADPList.
As a Ciy Ambassador, you'll play a crucial role in spreading awareness about ADPList and mentorship. Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of our community.
Gain access to a diverse and global network of fellow City Ambassadors, mentors, and industry professionals. Build meaningful connections that can support your personal and professional growth.
Enjoy exclusive perks, including a seat on the future ADPList product advisory board, Ambassador-only events, special swag and recognition on our platform, social media, and more.
City Ambassadors will have lots of opportunities to have fun online and offline. Think of your Ambassador cohort like a virtual summer camp for professionals. But less cheesy, we promise.
ADPList Events offer structured gatherings aimed at providing valuable content, networking opportunities, and a conducive environment for learning and collaboration within the design community.
Medium to Larger Scale Gatherings: These events typically accommodate a moderate to large number of participants.
Set Agenda and Purpose: Each event has a predetermined schedule and a clear objective. For example, it could involve hosting speakers, panel discussions, or workshops, such as portfolio reviews.
Venue Space with Audio/Visual Capabilities: ADPList Events are held in spaces equipped with audio and visual facilities to support presentations, discussions, or workshops effectively.
Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Refreshments such as food and drinks (excluding alcoholic beverages) are provided to attendees, enhancing the overall experience.
Networking Opportunities: The events facilitate networking among participants, allowing them to connect, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships.
While ADPList Events offer structured and sponsored gatherings with specific purposes, Meetups are more casual, social gatherings without a predetermined agenda, often organized and promoted by ADPList to foster connections and camaraderie within the design community. Meetups are totally separate from the City Chapter events.
Qualities:
ADPList Mentees and Mentors are welcome!
You love ADPList and believe in democratizing mentorship and learning internationally
You are an organized, self-starter, enthusiastic, team player, and want to bring ADPList into new communities
You can commit to hosting three events in 9 months, alongside a team of volunteers to help
Right now, we are testing this program with events happening once per quarter. When you apply to join, you are committing to joining for at least three quarters (three events), with the option to renew.
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The success of the chapter events relies on securing support from local venue and food sponsors. The responsibility of securing these sponsors lies with the local chapter teams, with assistance and guidance provided by ADPList on how to effectively pitch and secure sponsorships. We have loads to guides to help you!
ADPList provides several resources and forms of support to its members, particularly those involved in organizing City Chapter Events: ADPList City Chapter Handbook which includes loads of helpful information for executing events and sourcing local sponsors, Access to ADPList Ambassador Slack Group to connect with your fellow Ambassadors and the ADPList Team, Resources and Swag, Monthly Virtual Meetups, and more!
First off, thanks so much for your interest! Your enthusiasm is palpable and I hope we can eventually form a chapter in your city!
For a chapter to become established, three essential conditions must be met:
1. We require a minimum of 4 volunteers who have applied to the programthat live in your city. Through our experience, we've determined that each City Chapter needs this core team to effectively organize and manage events.
2. Additionally, your region must have at least 300 ADPeople (comprising mentors and mentees). This number is crucial for the success of our events, as they rely on active participation. Moreover, local sponsors play a vital role in supporting these events, necessitating a significant audience turnout.
3. Our team must have the current bandwidth to support new chapters.
As of September 2024, we are not currently adding new chapters due to bandwidth but this may change in the coming months!
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If your city meets the requirements, you will be contacted!
