Hank Green

Hank Green started making YouTube videos in 2007 with his brother, John. They thought it was a pretty dumb idea, but it turned out pretty well. Hank is a New York Times best selling author, the co-founder of VidCon, DFTBA Records, Complexly, and the Project for Awesome.

Creator Track

How to Leverage Merch in a Changing Landscape

Location: Room 207AB

Thursday, June 27

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Featuring: Hank Green, Zach Kornfeld (The Try Guys), Freddie Wong and more

Presented by DFTBA

Sponsored. Things change fast in the world of merch; companies come and go, technologies evolve, trends change. How's a creator to navigate all of this and build a revenue stream so they can make a living doing what they love? How do you create products that resonate with your community? What's the deal with subscriptions?! Let our panel of four top creators help assist and guide you along your merchandise journey.

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Industry Track

Creator Census: Data-Driven Thinking Beyond Analytics Dashboards

Location: Ballroom AB

Thursday, June 27

2:25 pm - 2:50 pm

Featuring: Meredith Levine, Stephanie Patrick, Hank Green

A singular focus on digital analytics means many creators and media makers are missing invaluable insights that often exist outside the realm of content optimization and social listening. Traditional market research methods — surveys, focus groups, ethnographies, and more — are helping some of today’s most successful creators inform strategic decision making via qualitative and quantitative audience research. This session digs into how creators gather data using opt-in samples from their communities to think beyond the dashboard and guide the future of their businesses.

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Creator Track

A Crash Course on Hank & John Green

Location: Room 204

Friday, June 28

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Featuring: Hank Green, John Green, Nathan Graber-Lipperman

You'd be forgiven if you forgot all of the things John and Hank Green have done over the last two decades. Between building Complexly, publishing nine books combined, and yes, starting VidCon, the history of the Vlogbrothers has been an odyssey in and of itself. Therefore, in typical Crash Course fashion, we'll pack a lot of that history into this fireside conversation — getting John and Hank's perspective on the impact of Crash Course as it nears 2 billion lifetime views, how the scope of their nonprofit work has evolved over the last decade, and what other creators can take away from the brothers' wide-ranging legacy.

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Community Track

The Try Guys: The Next Big Try

Location: Spotlight Stage

Friday, June 28

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Featuring: Keith Habersberger (The Try Guys, Lewberger), Zach Kornfeld (The Try Guys), Hank Green

Join Try Guys Zach Kornfeld and Keith Habersberger, alongside their friend Hank Green, in a lively discussion detailing their recently launched 2nd try, the expanded Try Guys cast, and what it means to be a "Try Guy" in 2024. 
 

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Community Track

Live Podcast: Dear Hank & John

Location: Spotlight Stage

Saturday, June 29

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Featuring: Hank Green, John Green

Join VidCon founders Hank and John Green to hear their humorous and heartfelt advice about life’s big and small questions. This is your chance to get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look during this special live recording of their podcast!

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Community Track

Live, Laugh, Learn: Educating the Internet

Location: Amplify Stage

Saturday, June 29

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Featuring: Astro Alexandra, Hank Green, Allen Pan and more

These panelists all have one thing in common — they've all made us a little smarter! From fun animal facts, to unraveling the mysteries of space, to insights on nutrition, these creators have leveraged their content to educate audiences in innovative and enjoyable ways. Listen in as they discuss their journey to make learning fun and accessible, the power of edutainment, and how their insatiable curiosity fuels their perpetual roles as lifelong learners.

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