Featured Creator

Zach Kornfeld (The Try Guys)

Zach Kornfeld is a director and web creator best known for creating and starring in The Try Guys, an award-winning comedy series (8 million subscribers, 4 billion views). Kornfeld is a #1 New York Times Best Selling author, a 2x award-winning podcast host, Food Network host, and frequently meme’d. He's a proud advocate for the disability community and openly shares his battle with Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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.

Participants

Hank Green

Zach Kornfeld (The Try Guys)

Freddie Wong

Filmmaker

RocketJump

Dave Loos

General Manager, Creator Partnerships

DFTBA

Karen Puzzles

Puzzle Influencer

Creator Track

My Team & Me with the Try Guys

Location: Room 204

Thursday, June 27

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Featuring: Zach Kornfeld (The Try Guys), Keith Habersberger (The Try Guys, Lewberger), YB Chang Biste and more

It takes a team to build an empire. Running a successful business involves numerous moving parts, including managers, videographers, editors, lawyers, scriptwriters, and more. In this exciting panel, you’ll get familiar with the team behind the Try Guys as they discuss their roles and the crucial part they play in powering the successful Try Guys media machine from behind the scenes.

Participants

Zach Kornfeld (The Try Guys)

Keith Habersberger (The Try Guys, Lewberger)

YB Chang Biste

Senior Video Editor

Try Guys

Miles Bonsignore

Content Creator

Try Guys

Kwesi James

Producer

2nd Try

Community Track

Living Legacies

Location: Discover Stage

Friday, June 28

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tag: ASL & CART Services Available

Featuring: Joey Zehr, Mr. Kate, John Green and more

These veterans of the digital space have built thriving careers that have withstood the test of time. What’s their secret to longevity? Hear these OG creators reminisce on how they’ve adapted to the many shifts in the digital media landscape throughout the years while maintaining strong viewership and staying true to their brand.

Participants

Joey Zehr

President

Mr.Kate Inc

Mr. Kate

John Green

Zach Kornfeld (The Try Guys)

Mari Takahashi

MatPat

Stephanie Patrick

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. 
 

Participants

Keith Habersberger (The Try Guys, Lewberger)

Zach Kornfeld (The Try Guys)

Hank Green
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