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Community Track
Chaperones' Lounge
Duration: 8 hours
Location: ACC North 100 Level
Wednesday, June 21
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Need a place to chill? If your child is old enough to be at VidCon on their own (16+), but you’d like to stay nearby, the Chaperones’ Lounge is the place for you! Sit down, relax, and meet fellow VidCon parents while your child enjoys all that VidCon has to offer.
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Registration
Duration: 8 hours
Location: ACC North 100 Level
Wednesday, June 21
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
To redeem your credentials at the event, please bring your QR Code to the on-site registration area. You can find your QR Code in the email the order holder received from Tixr after purchasing tickets. Single-day Friday credentials can only be redeemed on Friday, and Single-day Saturday credentials can only be redeemed on Saturday.
Please note that each attendee must be present to redeem their own credentials; no one can pick up your badge and wristband on your behalf.
Each attendee will receive one badge and wristband that must be worn at all times within event space. Lost or damaged credentials are each subject to a $20 replacement fee. You must bring your QR Code or a photo ID if you need to replace your credentials.
Industry Track
Industry Welcome Reception
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Hilton – Lanai Deck
Wednesday, June 21
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Welcome Industry Track attendees! Kick off VidCon with a drink, new friends, and colleagues on Wednesday, June 21 at the Hilton Anaheim on the Lanai Deck.
Community Track
Festival Dance Party: Viral Vibes
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Location: Festival Stage
Wednesday, June 21
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Featuring: Daniel Thrasher
Get ready to party like it’s 2023! Kick off VidCon with a dance party celebrating your favorite online moments. Come drippin’ in the year’s hottest trends and get ready to make new meme-ories.
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Registration
Duration: 10 hours
Location: ACC North 100 Level
Thursday, June 22
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
To redeem your credentials at the event, please bring your QR Code to the on-site registration area. You can find your QR Code in the email the order holder received from Tixr after purchasing tickets. Single-day Friday credentials can only be redeemed on Friday, and Single-day Saturday credentials can only be redeemed on Saturday.
Please note that each attendee must be present to redeem their own credentials; no one can pick up your badge and wristband on your behalf.
Each attendee will receive one badge and wristband that must be worn at all times within event space. Lost or damaged credentials are each subject to a $20 replacement fee. You must bring your QR Code or a photo ID if you need to replace your credentials.
Community Track
Chaperones' Lounge
Duration: 13 hours
Location: ACC North 100 Level
Thursday, June 22
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Need a place to chill? If your child is old enough to be at VidCon on their own (16+), but you’d like to stay nearby, the Chaperones’ Lounge is the place for you! Sit down, relax, and meet fellow VidCon parents while your child enjoys all that VidCon has to offer.
Community Track
Quiet Room Open
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Location: Room 206
Thursday, June 22
9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Need a break from the excitement? Feel free to stop by the Quiet Room! We ask that folks not eat, talk, or make noise in this room as it is intended to be a dedicated quiet space.
Creator Track
MPB Creator Lounge
Duration: 9 hours
Location: ACC SOUTH 205AB
Thursday, June 22
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Visit MPB’s creator lounge at VidCon Anaheim 2023 to receive expert advice from camera and video pros. This is the moment to level up your skills and your salary as a content creator. Test some of the best photo and video gear available for creators from MPB.
Our lounge is the perfect place to capture content, too. Step inside one of our creation stations and discover themed settings that will make your socials pop.
Or, stop by to rest your legs, enjoy all-day coffee and charge your phone. Like our platform, our lounge has something for everyone.
Creator Track
TikTok Galaxy: Creator Track Lounge presented by TikTok
Duration: 9 hours
Location: ACC SOUTH 208AB
Thursday, June 22
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Welcome to TikTok Galaxy, a space for creators to come together, collaborate, and create content that’s out of this world. Our lounge is your gateway to exploring the TikTok universe, recharging, and discovering the latest trends and products.
Industry Track
Stream to Mainstream: Hollywood’s New Rules of Engagement
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Ballroom D
Thursday, June 22
9:30 am – 10:15 am
Featuring: Michelle Koshman, Jade Sherman, Christina Chang and more
Creators are crossing the chasm, entering the entertainment industry’s mainstream with increased scale. Now, many of the entrenched processes and protocols that have defined this space for decades are being challenged. From creative control, to contracting and IP ownership, to how digital audiences translate into box office dollars, this transition hasn’t always been smooth. Join this panel of traditional and next-gen stakeholders to explore how the new rules are being written in real time and defining the future of entertainment for years to come.
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Industry Track
Taking the Long View on Short-Form
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: 304ABC
Thursday, June 22
9:30 am – 10:15 am
Featuring: Jade Watson, Brooke Berry, Chris Wittine
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Industry Track
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Duration: 5 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Thursday, June 22
9:30 am – 9:35 am
Community Track
Bust a Move: A VidCon Dance Party
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Festival Stage
Thursday, June 22
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Featuring: HappyKelli, Adam Rose, Cost n’ Mayor
Kick off a weekend of fun with TikTok sensations Cost n’ Mayor, Adam Rose and HappyKelli! What better way to start VidCon than to get your body movin’ and groovin’?
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Industry Track
The Subtle Art of Being Mark Manson
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Thursday, June 22
9:35 am – 10:00 am
Featuring: Brendan Gahan, Mark Manson
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Creator Track
Level Up Your Podcast with Video
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 210
Thursday, June 22
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: Morgan Absher
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Creator Track
Diversify Revenue Streams: Skillshare On Teaching
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 211AB
Thursday, June 22
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Featuring: Matt Cooper, Alicia Hamilton-Morales, Mimi Chao and more
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Community Track
Talk Valentina! Effective Allyship
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Spotlight Stage
Thursday, June 22
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: Mamatot, Mercury Stardust, Deison Afualo
Being an ally goes beyond voicing your support for a cause on social media. From leading with empathy, to active listening, to using your voice and position of privilege to amplify others, these creators are here to identify the actionable steps you can take today to become a better ally and uplift your community.
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Community Track
Creating Communities
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Discover Stage Presented by Wondershare
Thursday, June 22
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: Eret, David Suh, spencewuah and more
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Community Track
Lifestyle Content: The Art & the Impact
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Amplify Stage
Thursday, June 22
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: Lexi Hensler, Kiera, Infinite and more
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Creator Track
Modern SEO Practices to Drive Traffic to Your Site
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 202
Thursday, June 22
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: Jon Henshaw
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Industry Track
State of the Creator Economy
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Thursday, June 22
10:00 am – 10:25 am
Featuring: Joshua Cohen, Colin and Samir
Join three of the industry’s most forward-looking leaders to kick off VidCon 2023 with this “state of the creator economy” conversation. They’ll delve into the complex, rapidly-evolving landscape, examine key players that make up the creator economy, and explore the changing dynamics between them. What unique challenges and opportunities exist in today’s landscape? How can industry stakeholders prepare for the future and ultimately thrive in this dynamic ecosystem? This deep dive provides a comprehensive outlook for the next 6, 12, and 18 months.
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Community Track
The Power of Gaming Communities on YouTube
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Trending Stage presented by Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Thursday, June 22
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: Leo Olebe, Ludwig, DrLupo and more
Over 2 trillion views and 120 billion hours of gaming content watched across the world last year – the power of the Gaming community on YouTube is undeniable. Join our new Head of Gaming and YouTube Gaming Creators to talk about the magical world of Gaming on YouTube.
Leo Olebe (YouTube’s Global Head of Gaming) with a cast of gaming creators
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Industry Track
How the Creator Economy is Redefining Media
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Thursday, June 22
10:25 am – 10:50 am
Featuring: Jim Louderback, Rich Greenfield
Join industry experts Rich Greenfield and Jim Louderback to delve into how the rapidly growing creator economy is disrupting an already complex media landscape. What’s ahead for traditional platforms and players as well as growing channels like audio and gaming? How are retail, commerce, live video, and the creator economy converging, and what will this look like over the next 6, 12, and 18 months? In a world defined by nearly infinite choices when it comes to content consumption, what does it take to win the battle for time and attention? Find out in this can’t-miss conversation.
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Community Track
Challenge Accepted!
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Festival Stage
Thursday, June 22
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: Nicole Laeno, Ian Boggs, CelinaSpookyBoo and more
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Industry Track
The Creator Economy’s Next Wave: The Global POV
Duration: 20 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Thursday, June 22
10:50 am – 11:10 am
Featuring: Benjamin Grubbs
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Industry Track
Next-Gen Leaders: the C Suite Reimagined
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: 304ABC
Thursday, June 22
10:55 am – 11:40 am
Featuring: Dylan Huey, Drake Rehfeld, Jade Darmawangsa and more
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Industry Track
The New Era of Celebrity
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Ballroom D
Thursday, June 22
10:55 am – 11:40 am
Featuring: Kallmekris, Amber Tarshis, CT Jones
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the transformation of celebrity culture in the digital age. Rolling Stone’s CT Jones, TikTok phenom Kallmekris (Kris Collins), Jellysmack CMO Amber Tarshis, and more will explore the rise of social video creators and the evolving definition of “celebrity” in 2023. Whether you’re a content creator, marketer, or simply interested in the future of entertainment, this panel promises to be a fascinating conversation about the ongoing revolution in the media landscape.
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Creator Track
Mainstream Celebrity in the Age of Social Video
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 211AB
Thursday, June 22
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Featuring: Dylan Scance, Stephanie Smith, Amber Rose and more
Sponsored. Social video’s impact is far-reaching; it’s even crucial for mainstream celebrities to control their brand and engage fans on their own terms. With limited time and content creation skills, many partner with studios to produce, distribute and promote their longform social content. Take a look at how these studios turn mainstream figures into digital stars and what both sides have learned from the process.
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Industry Track
Meet SQUAD: The Future of Influencer Activation
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 303AB
Thursday, June 22
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Featuring: Rick Joyce
Sponsored. You know how difficult it is to create an influencer campaign — slow and manual, unclear pricing, hazy metrics, endless negotiations, and more. Meet SQUAD — the fast, one-stop global platform for brands and influencers to initiate campaigns, measure impact, and transact. With SQUAD you can launch a campaign in under 30 minutes. Come watch us launch one LIVE!
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Industry Track
Getting Social Commerce Right: Why It Matters
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Thursday, June 22
11:10 am – 11:35 am
Featuring: Amber Venz Box, Morgan Sung
Shoppers now rank creators above celebrities and even family when it comes to trusted product recommendations. In only a few years, creator-guided shopping has become a mainstream cultural norm with brands investing billions in these community-driven marketers, on the LTK platform alone, to drive their businesses. Join creator industry pioneer, Co-founder and President of LTK, Amber Venz Box, as she breaks down creator commerce, what creators need to be doing now, and what the future of commerce means for creators, brands, and shoppers.
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Creator Track
From Burnout to Business
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 204
Thursday, June 22
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Alok Kanojia
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Creator Track
8 Tips from an 8-Year YouTube & Instagram Insider
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 213
Thursday, June 22
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Jon Youshaei
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Community Track
Internet IQ
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Festival Stage
Thursday, June 22
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Featuring: Sweetea, Sturniolo Triplets
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Community Track
Creative Commentary
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Spotlight Stage
Thursday, June 22
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Danny Gonzalez, Kurtis Conner, Eddy Burback and more
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Community Track
Inspiring the Next Generation of Black Creators
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Discover Stage Presented by Wondershare
Thursday, June 22
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Lauren Ashley Beck, Charlie Curtis-Beard, MissDarcei and more
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Community Track
All in the Family
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Creative Lab Stage
Thursday, June 22
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Peet Montzingo, Hudson Matter, Jordan Matter and more
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Creator Track
TikTok Tips from Emerging & Established Creators
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 210
Thursday, June 22
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: De’Marcus Shawn (artbydemarcusshawn), Laura Gouillon, Nava Rose and more
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Creator Track
Earn with YouTube Shopping's New Affiliate Program
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 207
Thursday, June 22
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Bridget Dolan, Dr. Dray, Sydney Morgan and more
The YouTube Shopping affiliate program makes it easy for your fans to seamlessly shop your content, while you earn more. In this session, YouTube Shopping’s Bridget Dolan will share why the affiliate program at YouTube is different, and what it means for you. You’ll also hear from creators and a top brand who have turned affiliate marketing into real opportunity. You won’t want to miss out on some fun giveaways!
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Creator Track
Why Creators Are Obsessed with Snapchat
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 202
Thursday, June 22
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Francis Roberts, Kellie Sweet, Salice Rose and more
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Industry Track
Fashion, FUD & the Future
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Thursday, June 22
11:35 am – 12:00 pm
Featuring: Nick Adler, Brennan Russo
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Creator Track
Creators: Turning Your Audience into an Empire
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 211AB
Thursday, June 22
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Featuring: Megan Frantz, Andrea Casanova, Sofie Dossi and more
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Industry Track
How Sports Creators Are Changing the Game
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 303AB
Thursday, June 22
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Featuring: K.J. Smith, Ant Hamilton Jr., Chris Staples and more
Sponsored. The sports creator community includes talented stars who have never played their sport professionally, but have more cultural cachet than the pros. For brands, sports creators — spanning dunk experts to NIL college athletes — unlock access to dedicated fans and are a sustainable alternative to pro athletes. Learn how sports creators are becoming key for brands looking to maximize their next campaign’s ROI.
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Industry Track
Mergers & Acquisitions: The Corporate Creator Conundrum
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Thursday, June 22
12:00 pm – 12:25 pm
Featuring: MatPat and Steph, Lucas Kollmann, Drew Baldwin
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Industry Track
Staying Out of Trouble: Legal & Regulatory Issues in the Creator Economy
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: 304ABC
Thursday, June 22
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Featuring: Lartease Tiffith, Ellie Heisler, Rina Yano and more
The rapid growth of the creator economy has garnered enormous attention – including that from regulators, lawmakers, and those charged with enforcement. How can creators navigate a complex and ever-changing policy landscape? What can creators do to stay informed, and how can they engage with regulatory bodies to help shape the policies that affect their businesses and livelihoods? Join legal and public policy experts for a look at the latest developments for issues ranging from intellectual property to digital privacy, advertising and sponsorship regulations, and more.
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Industry Track
How Large Media Cos Leverage Multi-Format on YouTube
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Ballroom D
Thursday, June 22
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Featuring: Fede Goldenberg, Andrea Wolinetz, Michael Scogin and more
The largest media companies in the world like Disney, Paramount, WB-Discovery, NBCU, Netflix, and others have deep, sophisticated engagement on YouTube to drive monetization on the platform, and awareness/conversion off platform to SVOD, theaters, TV, and more. In this panel we will host representatives from these companies to explore how and why they found success with their multi-format strategies exploring Shorts, Clips, Long Form, Live, and Podcasts around movies and TV shows.
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Industry Track
Navigating the Modern Media Ecosystem
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Thursday, June 22
12:25 pm – 12:50 pm
Featuring: Tom Ryan, Cynthia Littleton
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Community Track
Dueling Duos
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Festival Stage
Thursday, June 22
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Featuring: Evan and Katelyn, Veronica Merrell, Aaron Burriss and more
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Industry Track
Creator-Entrepreneurs & the Next-Gen Media Marketplace
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Thursday, June 22
12:50 pm – 1:15 pm
Featuring: Brent Rivera, Max Levine, Dylann Sands and more
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Creator Track
AI Tools: Expanding the Creator Economy & Reducing Burnout
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 210
Thursday, June 22
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Ahad Khan, Jim Louderback, Jessica Hawks
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Community Track
Streaming in Technicolor
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Trending Stage presented by Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Thursday, June 22
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Neekolul, TapL, VeeDotMe
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Community Track
Shattering the Digital Glass Ceiling
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Discover Stage Presented by Wondershare
Thursday, June 22
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Victoria Browne, Tatyana Joseph, Lala Sadii and more
Join some of digital content’s leading ladies as they reflect on what it’s been like to be a woman online over the past year. Hear about the ups and downs, and the many ways these creators feel their content speaks to, encourages, inspires, and unites other women!
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Community Track
Awareness, Inclusivity, & Accessibility
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Amplify Stage
Thursday, June 22
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Zach and Pat Valentine (Valentine Brothers), Crutches and Spice, Chrissy Marshall and more
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Community Track
LOL Legends
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Creative Lab Stage
Thursday, June 22
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Mr. Hamilton, Brandon Rogers, Eddy Burback and more
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Creator Track
Instagram Creator Lab
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 204
Thursday, June 22
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Community Track
Live Podcast: Vulnerable with Christy Carlson Romano
Duration: 1 hour
Location: The On Air Stage
Thursday, June 22
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Mamatot
Everyone thinks Christy Carlson Romano had a storybook career. That she just sprang into Disney Channel stardom overnight, made millions, and lived happily after. Spoiler alert, she didn’t! There were countless failures along the way and there still are. The Vulnerable Podcast is an invitation to hang out with Christy for an in-depth conversation discussing the good, the complicated, the beauty of being human, and what it means to be vulnerable.
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Creator Track
Build a Global Brand: AI-Powered Translation
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 211AB
Thursday, June 22
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Featuring: Emma Brown, Rijul Gupta
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Industry Track
Revenue Diversification & Innovative Monetization Solutions
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Ballroom D
Thursday, June 22
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Featuring: Monica Khan, Ben Azelart, Ivana Kirkbride and more
The confluence of economic uncertainty, evolving platform policies, and new technology have led many creators to look more closely at where and how they generate income. While traditional revenue streams from brand deals and sponsorships are still popular, creators are increasingly turning to new and innovative ways to monetize their content and build sustainable careers. In this session, we will explore the concept of revenue diversification and the various ways creators can generate income beyond traditional sources — from subscriptions to products, services, eCurrency and more.
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Industry Track
How to Create a Social Strategy That Drives Sales
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 303AB
Thursday, June 22
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Featuring: Ryan Sasaki, Alexa Ritacco, Ashley Murphy and more
Sponsored: Join the industry’s top innovators, Dash Hudson, BÉIS, ColourPop, Rare Beauty and Jenni Kayne, as they uncover the secret to making a successful shift from static, traditional social marketing to an entertainment-based strategy. Discover the steps you can take to transform your social strategy into a key revenue driver for your business.
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Industry Track
Big Boss Mentality: The Culture-Defining Power of Ownership, Creativity, and Self-Expression
Duration: 35 minutes
Thursday, June 22
2:00 pm – 2:35 pm
Featuring: Keke Palmer, CT Jones
With Keke Palmer having recently released her latest project, Big Boss, written and directed by her, let’s dive into what the “Big Boss” mentality is and what it means for Keke? What does being a boss look like today – keeping in mind the different identities, priorities, etc. that make up her world? What does choosing yourself look like and how does Keke do it? How do you affirm yourself and your business as a creator at the same time? How does you ensure that mentality is threaded throughout all of your work? In this marquee conversation Keke shares insight into her journey, her platform, Key TV, and her vision for the future.
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Industry Track
Pushing Culture Forward & Driving Change
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: 304ABC
Thursday, June 22
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Creators are changing the world, pushing boundaries and showcasing depth and creativity through storytelling. How are creators using their unique and diverse voices to influence culture and drive positive change? Hear their stories and practical strategies for creating diverse and inclusive content, fostering safe and authentic communities, and supporting causes that matter. This session will highlight how the industry can work alongside creators to support driving this change forward.
Creator Track
Your First Million Followers
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 213
Thursday, June 22
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Featuring: Uptin
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Community Track
Thrills & Chills
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Spotlight Stage
Thursday, June 22
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Featuring: Lauren Ashley Beck, CelinaSpookyBoo, Peet Montzingo and more
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Community Track
Building Blox
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Trending Stage presented by Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Thursday, June 22
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Featuring: KreekCraft, MeganPlays, Leah Ashe and more
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Community Track
Every Body is Beautiful
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Amplify Stage
Thursday, June 22
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Featuring: Sierra Schultzzie, naomiheartsxo, Nikki Garza and more
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Community Track
Live Podcast: Drama Mama
Duration: 1 hour
Location: The On Air Stage
Thursday, June 22
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Featuring: Benjamin De Almeida (BENOFTHEWEEK)
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Creator Track
Content Marketing for People Who Hate Marketing
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 202
Thursday, June 22
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Featuring: Paul Bakaus
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Industry Track
Community, Purpose, & Culture: The CMO’s POV
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Thursday, June 22
2:35 pm – 3:00 pm
Featuring: Kimberly E. Paige, Colin Daniels
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Creator Track
How to Make Your Content Easy to Buy with pin.top
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 211AB
Thursday, June 22
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Featuring: Semion Kremeniuk
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Industry Track
Unpacking the Venture-Backed Creator Economy
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Ballroom D
Thursday, June 22
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Featuring: Eric Wei, Dylan Lemay, Marina Mogilko and more
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Industry Track
DEI, ESG & CSR: Building Movements with Creators
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Ballroom D
Thursday, June 22
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Featuring: Ashwath Narayanan, Shu Hung, Ettore Rossetti and more
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Industry Track
OpenAI & the Future of Creativity
Duration: 25 minutes
Thursday, June 22
3:05 pm – 3:30 pm
Featuring: Ben Relles, Andrew Mayne
OpenAI’s Andrew Mayne joins VidCon to talk about how ChatGPT, DALL·E, and other artificial intelligence systems are changing the way creators approach their creative process and businesses. This session is hosted by Ben Relles who spent a decade at YouTube working with the platform’s creator community, and will include insights from top creators who are leveraging these new tools.
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Industry Track
YouTube Industry Keynote
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Thursday, June 22
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Featuring: Amjad Hanif, Larray, Colin and Samir and more
Join YouTube’s Vice President of Product Management, Amjad Hanif, as he discusses YouTube and the creator landscape with some of today’s top breakthrough creators.
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Industry Track
How to Run Performance-Based Influencer Marketing
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 303AB
Thursday, June 22
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Featuring: Kevin James Booker, Andrew Franz, Cayla Gallo and more
Sponsored. For years, brands and creators have battled — brands want to maximize ROI and control spend, and creators want fair compensation. It’s been a challenge and there has been no real clear solution. But at Infuse, we’ve been building a new solution — performance-based advertising campaigns. This proven solution makes influencer marketing work for everyone. We’re so excited to share this new offering with you!
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Community Track
The Weird and Wonderful
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Spotlight Stage
Thursday, June 22
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Tyler Williams, Safiya Nygaard, Evan and Katelyn and more
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Community Track
Out & Proud: Changing the Name of the Game
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Trending Stage presented by Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Thursday, June 22
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Smajor, aimsey, cuptoast and more
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Community Track
Surviving the Spotlight
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Amplify Stage
Thursday, June 22
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Christy Carlson Romano, Alyson Stoner, Dani Calleiro and more
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Community Track
Authenticity or TMI?
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Creative Lab Stage
Thursday, June 22
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Ashley Ippolito, Allison Kuch, Jeenie Weenie and more
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Community Track
Live Podcast: The BCC Club
Duration: 1 hour
Location: The On Air Stage
Thursday, June 22
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Sarah Schauer, Kendahl Landreth
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Creator Track
How to Make $1M per Year from a Small Channel
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 210
Thursday, June 22
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Thomas Frank
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Creator Track
Creator Keynote: Engage, Connect, Grow: How to Find your Fans and Build Your Community
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 204
Thursday, June 22
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Featuring: Siobhan Quinn, Milad Mirg, Benjamin De Almeida (BENOFTHEWEEK)
There’s no better place than YouTube to find your fans and build an engaged, supportive audience that keeps showing up for you and your content. Join global YouTube product experts and top creators as they share insider tips, best practices, and real-world advice on how to grow and engage a loyal audience. Whether you’re just starting out on YouTube or looking to take your channel to the next level, this panel will provide valuable insights and actionable tips for success.
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Creator Track
Creators & Content Protection 101
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 207
Thursday, June 22
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Rian Bosak
For successful creators, there’s more platforms and content formats than ever before and an added layer of difficulty is understanding how best to protect your content no matter where it’s published. In this talk, SuperBam will break down each platform in terms of rights management and what options exist for creators, as well as talk about the strategies used by top creators and media companies to turn their UGC into passive income.
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Creator Track
How TikTok Works: Optimizing Your For You Feed
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 213
Thursday, June 22
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Melissa Tecson, Dr. Tracy Elizabeth, naomiheartsxo and more
Why do we see the content we do on our For You feeds? Hear from TikTok executives and creators on how the For You Feed works, how to customize your experience, and how to thrive on TikTok.
Participants
Creator Track
Monetize your Influence with MyyShop
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 211AB
Thursday, June 22
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Featuring: Nathan Abergel, Joey Reed, Gabriel Reed and more
Sponsored. Join us for actionable advice from creators who are turning their influence and passion into thriving businesses. We’ll show you how to quickly discover viral products, build customized stores, earn commission, and the simplified way to efficiently co-create your own product lines with verified cross-border supply chain partners through one centralized platform, no matter you are Mega or Nano-Influencers.
Participants
Industry Track
Case Study: How Digital Collectibles Empower, Engage, & Enrich
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: 304ABC
Thursday, June 22
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Cassandra Bankson, Kirthiga Reddy
Participants
Industry Track
From Exclusive to Inclusive: Building a More Equitable Creator Economy
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: 304ABC
Thursday, June 22
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Angel Bellon, MissDarcei, juixxe and more
The creator economy might be replicating Hollywood’s norms and its exclusionary culture – but that won’t stop diverse creators from finding success in an industry that wasn’t built with them in mind. As younger people drive the demand for diverse creator content, the influencer marketing industry is evolving from benefitting a select few to elevating every kind of creator. Brought to you by Paramount’s Audience Impact & Intelligence team, this conversation with diverse creators will help marketers understand how to responsibly co-create a more equitable and inclusive creator economy.
Participants
Creator Track
Going Viral: How CapCut Makes TikTok Videos Fly
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 211AB
Thursday, June 22
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Featuring: Jason Neuman, Steven Wommack, LC Editing and more
Sponsored. In this session sponsored by CapCut, come hear from some of the top creators in the industry about the winning formula for creating viral videos that garner huge audiences across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, in addition to the role CapCut templates have recently played in the TikTok viral ecosystem.
Participants
Community Track
Be Kind Online
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Spotlight Stage
Thursday, June 22
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Featuring: naomiheartsxo, Chrissy Chlapecka, Drew Afualo and more
Participants
Community Track
The Power of Play
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Trending Stage presented by Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Thursday, June 22
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Featuring: Kelsey Dangerous, Smajor, Tubbo and more
Participants
Community Track
The Come Up
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Amplify Stage
Thursday, June 22
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Featuring: Skully God (@skullygodd), KING VADER, Victoria Browne and more
Participants
Community Track
Juicy Fruit
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Creative Lab Stage
Thursday, June 22
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Featuring: Roi Fabito (Guava Juice), Alex Wassabi
Community Track
Live Podcast: Who Wears the Pants
Duration: 1 hour
Location: The On Air Stage
Thursday, June 22
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Featuring: The Herberts
What happens when an international model and touring musician settle down into the suburbs and experience life after a baby? Listen along with the hilariously relatable couple, Abbie & Josh Herbert as they trade bottle service for morning bottles, and sold out venues for Sesame Street performances. But life’s not a drag for this family. They’ll get candid about life on screen, becoming local celebrities, and spilling tea with their famous couple friends in games of who knows who better, and more!
Participants
Community Track
Night of Impact
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Location: Arena
Thursday, June 22
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Featuring: PENG PENG, Alicia Mccarvell, Angry Reactions and more
What we create and how we create matters, impacting everything around us in visible and invisible ways. Performances will showcase the ways creators are mindful participants in the cultural ecosystem. Come together for a collective group hug with your favorite creators to celebrate community, invention, and love for ourselves, our communities, and planet Earth.
Participants
Community Track
Festival Dance Party: Let's Go, Girlypops!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Location: Festival Stage
Thursday, June 22
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Featuring: Chrissy Chlapecka, Bryce Xavier, Carter Kench and more
OMG, here she comes! Release your inner fangirl at VidCon’s 90’s themed dance party. Grrrl, you better work it in your crop tops, denim, and platform sneakers. Now get your fanny packs on the dance floor.
Participants
Community Track
VidCon After Dark: Comedy After Dark
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Spotlight Stage
Thursday, June 22
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Featuring: Lewberger, Sarah Schauer, spencewuah and more
Musical comedy, stand-up comedy, and commentary comedy! Come see your favorite creators in way you’ve never seen them at VidCon before. Hosted by TikTok sensation and comedian Hassan Khadair.
This show is recommended for an 18+ audience.
Participants
Community Track
Chaperones' Lounge
Duration: 13 hours
Location: ACC North 100 Level
Friday, June 23
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Need a place to chill? If your child is old enough to be at VidCon on their own (16+), but you’d like to stay nearby, the Chaperones’ Lounge is the place for you! Sit down, relax, and meet fellow VidCon parents while your child enjoys all that VidCon has to offer.
All Tracks Industry Track Community Track Creator Track
Registration
Duration: 10 hours
Location: ACC North 100 Level
Friday, June 23
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
To redeem your credentials at the event, please bring your QR Code to the on-site registration area. You can find your QR Code in the email the order holder received from Tixr after purchasing tickets. Single-day Friday credentials can only be redeemed on Friday, and Single-day Saturday credentials can only be redeemed on Saturday.
Please note that each attendee must be present to redeem their own credentials; no one can pick up your badge and wristband on your behalf.
Each attendee will receive one badge and wristband that must be worn at all times within event space. Lost or damaged credentials are each subject to a $20 replacement fee. You must bring your QR Code or a photo ID if you need to replace your credentials.
Community Track
Quiet Room Open
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Location: Room 206
Friday, June 23
9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Need a break from the excitement? Feel free to stop by the Quiet Room! We ask that folks not eat, talk, or make noise in this room as it is intended to be a dedicated quiet space.
Creator Track
MPB Creator Lounge
Duration: 9 hours
Location: ACC SOUTH 205AB
Friday, June 23
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Visit MPB’s creator lounge at VidCon Anaheim 2023 to receive expert advice from camera and video pros. This is the moment to level up your skills and your salary as a content creator. Test some of the best photo and video gear available for creators from MPB.
Our lounge is the perfect place to capture content, too. Step inside one of our creation stations and discover themed settings that will make your socials pop.
Or, stop by to rest your legs, enjoy all-day coffee and charge your phone. Like our platform, our lounge has something for everyone.
Creator Track
TikTok Galaxy: Creator Track Lounge presented by TikTok
Duration: 9 hours
Location: ACC SOUTH 208AB
Friday, June 23
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Welcome to TikTok Galaxy, a space for creators to come together, collaborate, and create content that’s out of this world. Our lounge is your gateway to exploring the TikTok universe, recharging, and discovering the latest trends and products.
Industry Track
The Power of Partnerships & Pushing Boundaries
Duration: 40 minutes
Location: Ballroom D
Friday, June 23
9:30 am – 10:10 am
Featuring: James Pumphrey, Hana Franzini, Colin Daniels and more
Marketing to a creator’s community requires a nuanced approach. Brands have goals to hit while creators must preserve the trust of their audience and the entertainment value of their content. In order to authentically connect with and leverage these communities, brands have to be willing to trust the creators and get outside their comfort zone. How do internal evangelists convince their corporate colleagues this is the right move? How do both sides push boundaries without compromising their identity? Get the answers from leaders at Donut Media in this session.
Participants
Community Track
Shake it Up with Movement Genius
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Festival Stage
Friday, June 23
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Featuring: Alyson Stoner, Merrick Hanna, Studio Jibby
Participants
Industry Track
Burn the Playbook
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
9:35 am – 10:00 am
Featuring: Marc Hustvedt
How Creator-First Companies Are Rewriting the Rules in Digital Media—and Leading the Next Big Wave of Disruption in more than just Media.
Participants
Industry Track
Innovation Showcase I
Duration: 50 minutes
Location: 304ABC
Friday, June 23
9:45 am – 10:35 am
Featuring: Ivana Kirkbride, Alexandra Sukin, Jon Youshaei and more
Participants
Creator Track
Direct-To-Fan Relationships: The Future of Creator Monetization
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 213
Friday, June 23
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: Ali Adab, Matt Steffanina
Creators have always sought to connect with their true fans, but major platforms have made it challenging to understand who they are. In this session we’ll unpack how creators can not only reach a large audience, but also build mutually-beneficial relationships with their fans — ones that provide direct financial compensation to creators and meaningful rewards for loyal fans.
Participants
Creator Track
How to Use AI in the New Era of Video Creativity
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 211AB
Friday, June 23
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Featuring: Nichlmao, Jensen Tung
Participants
Industry Track
Tapping into a Young, Passionate, Spiritual Audience
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 303AB
Friday, June 23
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Featuring: Jared Shores, Marla Catherine, Sean Cannell and more
Participants
Community Track
The Real OGs
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Spotlight Stage
Friday, June 23
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: John Green, Dani Calleiro, MatPat and Steph
Participants
Community Track
Girls in Gaming – Here to Slay, Here to Play
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Trending Stage presented by Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Friday, June 23
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: Kelsey Dangerous, Lana Rae (Lanaslifeee), Hannahxxrose and more
Participants
Community Track
CelinaSpookyBoo & KallMeKris Featured Creator Hour
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Discover Stage Presented by Wondershare
Friday, June 23
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: CelinaSpookyBoo, Kallmekris
Join TikTok superstars CelinaSpookyBoo and KallMeKris IRL at VidCon! Anything can happen during this creator’s choice session, so come prepared for fun.
Participants
Community Track
Bringing Joy to the World Wide Web
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Amplify Stage
Friday, June 23
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: OldGays, Cooking with Lynja, Mamatot and more
Participants
Community Track
Q & Slay
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Creative Lab Stage
Friday, June 23
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: Kendahl Landreth, Nikki Garza, Sarah Schauer and more
Participants
Community Track
Live Podcast: The Yard
Duration: 1 hour
Location: The On Air Stage
Friday, June 23
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: Ludwig
Tune in for this live episode of The Yard, led by four visionaries who were sent back from the future to fill the gaping void of white podcasters in LA. So sit back, relax, and please for the love of god shut up you are being so loud right now.
Participants
Creator Track
Community Building 101: Deepen Connection with Your Audience
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 210
Friday, June 23
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Creator Track
Live Podcast: Creator Support with Colin and Samir
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 202
Friday, June 23
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: Colin and Samir
Participants
Creator Track
How to Maximize Your Earning Potential on YouTube
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 204
Friday, June 23
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: Thomas Kim (TK), Andrew Leonard, Emily D. Baker and more
The YouTube Partner Program is evolving with lower eligibility requirements for fan funding and shopping monetization tools, and more ways to qualify and earn through Shorts. This creator panel will provide best practices for becoming a YouTube Partner and dive deep into creator stories of building careers on the platform.
Participants
Industry Track
Follow the Money: A VC's POV
Duration: 15 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
10:00 am – 10:15 am
Featuring: Megan Lightcap
What can today’s deal flow tell us about where the creator economy is going? Find out from Slow Venture’s Megan Lightcap as she shares some unexpected insights that can be revealed when you “follow the money”.
Participants
Industry Track
Creators in Control: Ownership, Entrepreneurship & More
Duration: 20 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
10:15 am – 10:35 am
Featuring: Jim Louderback, Sean Kim
Now more than ever, creators are looking to “own their destiny”. As creators take the reins on owning relationships they’ve built with fans and communities, they are looking for new ways to directly monetize content and build connected IP via owned and operated channels, products, and services. Why is this happening and what does it mean for creators, platforms, fans, and more?
Participants
Industry Track
Empowering Creators: Next-Gen Tools for Today's Entrepreneurs
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
10:25 am – 10:50 am
Featuring: Sima Gandhi, Lindsey Lugrin, Eric Wei and more
The shift from influencer to creator to entrepreneur isn’t just an evolution in terminology. The emergence of creator-first companies has revolutionized the way we think about business — but the tools, technology, and overall corporate infrastructure available to run these new businesses have not kept pace. Fortunately, forward-thinking founders are developing bespoke solutions to reduce friction and supercharge growth. Join three entrepreneurs to hear about their motivations and aspirations for building innovative tools, tech, and services for a creator-first world.
Participants
Industry Track
10-Min Case Studies: What Works, Why & How?
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Ballroom D
Friday, June 23
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Featuring: Jack Settleman, Gabe Gordon, Heidi Mika and more
Participants
Community Track
Who's That Pokémon?!
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Festival Stage
Friday, June 23
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Featuring: cuptoast, The Odd 1s Out, Haminations and more
Tune in for the ultimate animator showdown! Watch your favorite artists duke it out as they try to guess and draw Pokémon from memory!
Participants
Industry Track
Brain 3.0
Duration: 40 minutes
Location: 304ABC
Friday, June 23
10:55 am – 11:35 am
Featuring: Alok Kanojia
Participants
Creator Track
How to Turn Likes into Buys as a TikTok Shop Creator
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 211AB
Friday, June 23
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Featuring: Sylvie Esmundo, Ginger Ladd, Josh Nasar and more
Sponsored. Join top e-commerce creators in this session sponsored by TikTok Shop for a discussion on creating successful partnerships and campaigns that benefit both creators and brands. Learn how to create engaging content, negotiate partnerships, and measure campaign success on the platform.
Participants
Industry Track
Building Advocacy with YouTube Shopping Affiliate
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 303AB
Friday, June 23
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Featuring: Michael Martin, Manny Mua
Sponsored. Viewers come to YouTube for trusted product recommendations from their favorite creators. YouTube Shopping General Manager Michael Martin along with top creators and brands will bring to life how thousands of popular, verified creators can make products directly shoppable — helping easily reach new audiences, build loyalty, and drive sales. Plus, can’t-miss shopping inspired giveaways!
Participants
Industry Track
Creators in Control: The Subscription Economy & Direct-To-Fan Distribution
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
11:00 am – 11:25 am
Featuring: Dom Smales, Tal Weinstein, Daisy Marquez and more
The confluence of advertising pullbacks, platform policy changes, and a new ethos on the rise as creators seek more control over their careers is driving increased focus on a direct-to-fan world. What is the waterfall impact on industry stakeholders when creators have consistent income from subscriptions and more ownership over relationships with their fans and communities? Join creator economy leaders for a candid conversation about this new ethos, exploring whether direct-to-fan always means disintermediation or if these newly-developed dynamics just give creators more control.
Participants
Industry Track
Championing Streamer-Led Communities
Duration: 20 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
11:25 am – 11:45 am
Featuring: Laura Lee
Twitch streamers have been at the forefront of live content for over a decade, fostering vibrant communities and creating unmatched content — live, for hours at a time. Many mainstays in today’s creator economy — patronage, vibrant chat — were pioneered by Twitch streamers. As the community shapes mainstream trends, Twitch focuses on championing and empowering its diverse, global streamers, giving them tools to continue to push streaming entertainment forward. Join Twitch’s Chief Content Officer, Laura Lee, as she delves into what differentiates Twitch and its streamers, her long-term vision for Twitch, and her perspective on the crucial role of community.
Participants
Creator Track
Long Live Facebook
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 207
Friday, June 23
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Uptin
Participants
Creator Track
Maximizing ROI on LinkedIn: A Professional’s Guide
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 210
Friday, June 23
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Jessica Oliveira, Emma Welch
Participants
Community Track
Enchantment vs Experiment
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Festival Stage
Friday, June 23
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Featuring: Evan and Katelyn, SeanDoesMagic, Renegade Science Teacher
Participants
Community Track
A New Challenger Approaches!
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Discover Stage Presented by Wondershare
Friday, June 23
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Ian Boggs, Michelle Khare, Zhong and more
Participants
Community Track
Please Don’t Stop the Music
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Creative Lab Stage
Friday, June 23
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Kyle Exum, Bryce Xavier, Sheena Melwani and more
Participants
Creator Track
The Video Intro Is Out, Say Hello to Video Starts
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 202
Friday, June 23
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Matthew Gielen
Participants
Creator Track
Creator to Creator – Safiya Nygaard and Tyler Williams with MatPat and Steph
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 204
Friday, June 23
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Safiya Nygaard, Tyler Williams, MatPat and Steph
These iconic duos are doing it all — from expanding their brands and businesses to consistently uploading entertaining and engaging content. Tune in as they discuss their paths to success, share their strategies, and reveal how they maintain their position at the top of the creator economy.
Participants
Community Track
Dream Team
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Arena
Friday, June 23
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Featuring: Dream, GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap
The Dream Team talks about life and content creation with surprise guest appearances for an hour.
Participants
Industry Track
Data-Driven Quick Bite: The New TikTok Video Lifecycle
Duration: 10 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
11:45 am – 11:55 am
Featuring: Yoav Zimmerman
Since the dawn of TikTok, creators have been accustomed to racking up the vast majority of video views within the first few days of posting. Are those days over? We leveraged our database to determine the new lifecycle of a typical video, exploring when TikToks hit the “For You” page, when the algorithm stops pushing out content, and why some videos get a second life on the app.
Participants
Industry Track
Innovation Showcase II
Duration: 50 minutes
Location: 304ABC
Friday, June 23
11:55 am – 12:45 pm
Featuring: Ivana Kirkbride, Alexandra Sukin, Jon Youshaei and more
Participants
Creator Track
How to Actually Make Money Selling Stuff
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 211AB
Friday, June 23
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Featuring: Brandi Jessup, Sierra Schultzzie, Fraize and more
Sponsored. Creator economy pioneer, best-selling author and co-owner of DFTBA.com, John Green shares the stage with two of DFTBA’s top creators to discuss what their biggest unlocks have been, how to build a great product business, and why most creators never make good money from merch.
Participants
Industry Track
Creating Successful Branded Metaverse Experiences for the Super Bowl
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Ballroom D
Friday, June 23
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Featuring: Ricardo Briceno, David Cushman, Danielle Roark and more
The metaverse remains the hottest new space for global brands. But what does it take to achieve meaningful success that drives measurable brand impact and player engagement? Join us for a deep dive into one of the most celebrated events in the metaverse: the Saweetie Super Bowl Concert, presented by Intuit on Roblox. Learn how leading metaverse game developer Gamefam approaches brand integration campaigns to ensure mutual success and avoid common pitfalls in a space rife with big brands, buzzwords, and vanity metrics.
Participants
Industry Track
The Business of Diversity in Content
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 303AB
Friday, June 23
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Featuring: Bradley P Archer-Haynes, David Chustz, Treiva Williiams and more
Sponsored: Authenticity, diversity and inclusion in storytelling connects cultures, creates fandom, drives business, turns content into franchises and moves the industry forward. BET and Paramount’s Content for Change aims to leverage content to counteract bias on and off screen. Join us as we discuss the business of diversity and how inclusivity can make content and products that will ultimately change the world.
Participants
Industry Track
Reinventing an Iconic Brand for a Creator-First World: Playboy’s Next Chapter
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
12:15 pm – 12:40 pm
Featuring: Madisyn Shipman, Loren Piretra
There is a growing desire among creators for more direct ownership of their fan and community relationships, and for new ways to directly monetize these relationships across diverse platforms. What happens when these desires align with an iconic brand reinventing itself for a 21st century, creator-first world? Playboy’s creator platform. Stripped of advertising constraints, creators are free to make and monetize the content they want, express themselves, and build deeper relationships with fans and communities. Join Loren Piretra, VP of Creators and Marketing and multi-talented Centerfold Madisyn Shipman to learn how Playboy is revolutionizing the world — again.
Participants
Community Track
Millennial Lotería
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Festival Stage
Friday, June 23
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Featuring: Jesus Nalgas, Neekolul, Claudipia and more
Participants
Creator Track
Beyond Influence: The Art of Building a Brand
Duration: 1 hour
Friday, June 23
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Creator Track
From YouTube Channel to Successful Talent Studio
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 204
Friday, June 23
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Brent Rivera, Evan Britton
Participants
Community Track
Live Podcast: BANTER
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Arena
Friday, June 23
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Karl Jacobs, GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap
Participants
Community Track
Let’s Get Animated!
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Discover Stage Presented by Wondershare
Friday, June 23
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Rebecca Parham (Let Me Explain Studios), King Science, Haminations and more
Participants
Community Track
I Did THAT!
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Amplify Stage
Friday, June 23
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: PENG PENG, Zach and Pat Valentine (Valentine Brothers), Alicia Mccarvell and more
Participants
Community Track
Strut Your Stuff
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Creative Lab Stage
Friday, June 23
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Crescentshay, MissDarcei, Nava Rose and more
From flashy and fabulous to eclectic and electric, these creators slay all day! Join them for a fashion-forward panel as they reflect on their unique sense of style and how they found a look to call their own.
Participants
Community Track
Live Podcast: Very Really Good
Duration: 1 hour
Location: The On Air Stage
Friday, June 23
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Kurtis Conner, Drew Gooden, Danny Gonzalez
Hang out with Kurtis Conner, Drew Gooden, and Danny Gonzalez for a much-needed laugh as they record an episode of Very Really Good!
Participants
Community Track
Watcher Featured Creator Hour
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Spotlight Stage
Friday, June 23
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Watcher
Join your favorite squad all in one place! Anything can happen during this creator’s choice session, so come prepared for fun.
Participants
Creator Track
Trivia Game: Facebook Myth vs. Fact
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 210
Friday, June 23
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Industry Track
The Next 100 Billion?
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Ballroom D
Friday, June 23
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Tobias Hoss, Megan Lightcap, Teri Yu and more
Participants
Industry Track
Live Shopping: Why Is Everyone Talking About It and What Is It?
Duration: 1 hour
Location: 304ABC
Friday, June 23
1:20 pm – 2:20 pm
Featuring: Max Benator, Mike Westgate, Christian Chanel and more
The press has had a field day reporting on the untimely demise of livestream shopping in the US despite over $500 billion in sales in 2022 in China. The press has mostly gotten it wrong. This multi-part session includes a taxonomy of live and social commerce, tech demos, and a panel of experts, all sharing insight about what’s on the horizon for shoppertainment, social commerce, and more. What will it take for this ecosystem to live up to its multi-billion-dollar potential? Come find out.
Participants
Creator Track
From Shorts to Long-Form: The Algorithm Explained
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 211AB
Friday, June 23
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Featuring: Todd Beaupré, Rene Ritchie
Sponsored. Breaking down the opportunities and concerns creators have around YouTube discovery and performance in a multi-option, multi-format world — the latest updates on the bridge between Shorts and long-form videos, multi-language videos, podcasts, and more.
Participants
Industry Track
Producer Economy: Turning Content Creators into D2C Entrepreneurs
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 303AB
Friday, June 23
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Featuring: Marc DeBevoise
Sponsored. As the world’s leading streaming platform, Brightcove is identifying a shift in how creators engage, distribute, and monetize their content. As the creator economy evolves into a producer economy, creators are emerging as producers by building direct-to-consumer businesses across platforms to own their digital future and protect themselves from changing algorithms, content guidelines, and monetization policies.
Participants
Industry Track
Culture in a Can: The Liquid Death Story
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Featuring: Mike Cessario, T.L. Stanley
Liquid Death built a product and brand inside a crowded and historically staid category — then brought it to market by authentically connecting with culture using a level of sophistication normally attributed to movies, music, fashion, or tech. By speaking the language of a digitally native generation and collapsing the line between marketing and entertainment, Liquid Death has secured its place in the cultural lexicon. What’s next? Liquid Death Co-founder and CEO Mike Cessario unpacks what it means to turn quirky moments into cultural capital and how that translates into sustainable success.
Participants
Industry Track
From Inspiration to Impact: The Rise of B2B Creators
Duration: 40 minutes
Location: Ballroom D
Friday, June 23
2:20 pm – 3:00 pm
Featuring: Avi Gandhi, James Creech, Priscilla Lau and more
Participants
Creator Track
Hobby to Career: Succeed as a Professional Roblox Developer
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 213
Friday, June 23
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Community Track
I Dream of Streaming
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Trending Stage presented by Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Friday, June 23
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Featuring: AustinShow, Eret, Fuslie and more
Participants
Community Track
The Rest of the Story
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Amplify Stage
Friday, June 23
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Featuring: Kat Blaque, Angry Reactions, Keith Lee and more
Participants
Community Track
Health Is Wealth!
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Creative Lab Stage
Friday, June 23
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Featuring: Nicole Laeno, PENG PENG, Studio Jibby and more
Participants
Creator Track
Extra! Extra! Get Your News in Memes!
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 207
Friday, June 23
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Featuring: Dave Jorgenson, Jack Corbett, Sophia Smith Galer
Participants
Industry Track
Digital Native Entertainment Brands Go Global: CoComelon and Blippi
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Featuring: Brent Weinstein, Katelynn Heil, Patrick Reese
How do digitally native entertainment brands become blockbuster global franchises? Moonbug knows. Acquired by Candle Media in 2021, Moonbug is an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere with 500M+ YouTube subscribers, driving 8B+ video views per month. Top franchises are syndicated across 150 platforms and 30+ languages, all supported by significant licensing and merchandising programs bringing these characters to life across various products and live experiences. Join GMs from CoComelon & Blippi to hear about the strategy for scaling and expanding these category-defining brands.
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Industry Track
From Likes to Responsibility: Why Cat Memes Are a Global Threat to Humanity
Duration: 10 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
2:30 pm – 2:40 pm
Featuring: Vira Slyvinska
Join this thought-provoking session to explore how the surge of light-hearted content distracts from critical global issues. Hear from a Ukrainian speaker on the consequences of propaganda, and learn how influencers and media companies can be responsible stakeholders in the most precious resource of all — human attention. The session will include a special address from the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Industry Track
From Likes to Responsibility: Why Cat Memes Are a Global Threat to Humanity
Duration: 10 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
2:30 pm – 2:40 pm
Featuring: Vira Slyvinska
Join this thought-provoking session to explore how the surge of light-hearted content distracts from critical global issues. Hear from a Ukrainian speaker on the consequences of propaganda, and learn how influencers and media companies can be responsible stakeholders in the most precious resource of all — human attention. The session will include a special address from the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Industry Track
Community Economy: The New Creator Economy
Duration: 40 minutes
Location: 304ABC
Friday, June 23
2:40 pm – 3:20 pm
Featuring: Nik Sharma, Kevin Gould, Aditi Rajvanshi and more
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Creator Track
Grow Your Creator Brand With 360 Services
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 211AB
Friday, June 23
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Featuring: Evan Britton, Drew Afualo, Steven He and more
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Industry Track
Unlock the Secret of Viral TikTok Ads
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 303AB
Friday, June 23
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Featuring: Jason Neuman, Long Ma
Sponsored. Have you ever wondered how to make your ads go viral on TikTok? In this session sponsored by CapCut, we’ll invite creators and brands to share their success stories, and speak about how you can take advantage of the power of AI and high-impact editing tools to move faster than your competitor.
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Industry Track
Paradigm Shifts & New POVs: Rethinking Everything from Entertainment to Education
Duration: 35 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
3:05 pm – 3:40 pm
Featuring: Joshua Cohen, Sarah Craig, Steven Greenwood and more
A series of short talks from notable industry leaders highlight how the creator economy is changing… everything. At universities, on film lots, in living rooms, board rooms, and beyond, there is a new world order being created in real time. New worlds require new thinking, and these talks will educate and inspire, helping us all to rethink and reframe how we see the future.
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Industry Track
Formalizing the Back-of-Camera Ecosystem
Duration: 40 minutes
Location: Ballroom D
Friday, June 23
3:20 pm – 4:00 pm
Featuring: Sierra Schultzzie, Rebecca Zamolo, Devin Robbins and more
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Industry Track
Have We Reached "Peak Creator"?
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
3:25 pm – 3:50 pm
Featuring: Kc Ifeanyi, Sean Atkins, Philip DeFranco
Join pioneering creator Philip DeFranco, Fast Company’s KC Ifeanyi, and Jellysmack President Sean Atkins for a timely exploration of the current state of the creator economy. After experiencing explosive growth in 2022, the industry faces new challenges and uncertainties. Is the creator bubble about to burst, or is there still room for innovation and growth? Whether you’re a creator, business leader, or simply interested in the future of the creator economy, you’ll get valuable insight on what’s working, what’s next, and how to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.
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Industry Track
Breaking the BS Barrier: CMOs on Genuine Community Building
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Industry Track Mainstage
Friday, June 23
3:40 pm – 4:05 pm
Featuring: Brendan Gahan, Erika Bennett, Katie Welch
What does it really mean to build community in today’s world, especially when it comes to GenZ and Alpha? One thing we know for sure — there are no shortcuts. In this session top CMOs share insight into how brands can create real, meaningful, and sustainable communities by treating their customers like people, rather than just “consumers”. Learn how leading brands are establishing impactful relationships with creators and their fans, and why this ultimately fosters a strong sense of belonging and engagement that break the BS barrier.
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Industry Track
Build, Buy, or Outsource? Product Development, Supply Chains & 3PL
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: 304ABC
Friday, June 23
3:50 pm – 4:35 pm
Featuring: Zach Ferraro, Sarah Chessis, Riley Stricklin and more
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Creator Track
Conquering Burnout in Gaming's Relentless Race
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 207
Friday, June 23
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Chris Mancil, Marcel Cunningham, Danny Peña
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Creator Track
CreateGPT: AI Workflows for Serious Creators
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 210
Friday, June 23
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Paul Bakaus, Peter Hollens
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Community Track
AMP World Takeover
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Arena
Friday, June 23
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Brent Rivera, Lexi Rivera, Ben Azelart and more
Join your favorite squad all in one place! Anything can happen during this creator’s choice session, so come prepared for fun.
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Creator Track
Riding the Short-Form Wave
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Room 213
Friday, June 23
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: Evan Britton
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Community Track
Get Smart
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Spotlight Stage
Friday, June 23
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: sidneyraz, Renegade Science Teacher, The Truth Doctor and more
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Community Track
Kickin’ It with KREW
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Trending Stage presented by Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Friday, June 23
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featuring: KREW
Join one of the biggest gaming groups as they gather to answer your questions, discuss creating content as a family, and lead the audience in some interactive activities!
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