VidCon Baltimore

Industry Track

The Business of Being a Creator

Duration: 40 minutes

Location: Room 331/332

Friday, September 29

9:50 am - 10:30 am

Featuring: Eric Wei (@trykarat), Anthpo, Tejas Hullur and more

Being a successful creator means learning how to scale beyond initial success on one channel to building a brand across multiple platforms, types of content, and monetization channels. How do today’s top creators manage this transition and grow into businesses? What best practices can they recommend when it comes to hiring, diversification, tracking finances, and more?

Participants

Eric Wei (@trykarat)

Cofounder

Karat Financial

Anthpo

Tejas Hullur

Digital Creator

Tejas Hullur LLC

Kyle Exum

Industry Track

Breaking The Surface: The Creator New Wave

Duration: 30 minutes

Location: Room 336

Friday, September 29

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Featuring: Grace Wells, Anthpo, Max Reisinger and more

From the Publish Press team, our conversation will focus on the growing, robust Creator Camp community and the rise of the #YouTubeNewWave — an internet-native movement towards democratizing creativity and telling more personal stories on the titular platform — alongside it. Panelists will have a chance to talk about their unique creator journey, take a collective health check on the state of online storytelling, and discuss how the next generation plans to make 'more than just content.'

Participants

Grace Wells

Anthpo

Max Reisinger

Alex Robinson

Nathan Graber-Lipperman

Writer

The Publish Company

Community Track

Detoxifying The Internet

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Room 331/332

Saturday, September 30

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Featuring: Griffin Maxwell Brooks, Anthpo, Adaire Smithwick

With the surge of content promoting ideals rooted in toxic masculinity, it’s time for an important conversation about how we can combat the effects of this trend. Creators will come together to discuss the ways in which they use their content to challenge this viewpoint, encourage healthy behaviors, and inspire positive change among young viewers.

Participants

Griffin Maxwell Brooks

Anthpo

Adaire Smithwick

Community Track

Hustle or Hassle? Creators Cultivating Work-Life Balance

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Room 337/338

Saturday, September 30

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Featuring: Zahra, Slice N Rice, Doctor Mike and more

Being a content creator is a dream job to many. But when your work is not confined within office walls or specific hours, it can be difficult to find a sense of work-life balance. In this panel, learn how creators prioritize healthy work habits, avoid burnout, and focus on their physical and mental health so they can continue putting out the content we all love.

Participants

Zahra

Slice N Rice

Doctor Mike

Anthpo

Grace Wells

Hey Ms. Traveler!

Community Track

OK Boomer: The Next Generation of Mental Health Advocacy

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Room 331/332

Sunday, October 1

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Accessibility: ASL Interpreters Present

Featuring: Dadlifejason, Anthpo, QueenKhamyra and more

Delve into the world behind the camera as creators share their stories of navigating mental health challenges while producing engaging content. This session explores the intersection of creativity, vulnerability, and self-care, offering insights into maintaining balance and promoting positive discussions about well-being. Learn more about how these creators are reshaping conversations and rewriting the narrative around mental health while creating a safe space for viewers to share their experiences.

Participants

Dadlifejason

Anthpo

QueenKhamyra

Shiadanni

HOTMINUTE Studios

DadPerfect

Danielle Sylvester and Thyri Frazier

Community Track

Crown the Creators: Tapple

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Community Mainstage - Hall F

Sunday, October 1

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Accessibility: ASL Interpreters Present

Featuring: Anthpo, Aaron Burriss, Wallibear and more

Cheer on your favorite team during this Tapple showdown! Two teams will race to beat the clock as they come up with words for various categories before the ten-second timer runs out.

Participants

Anthpo

Aaron Burriss

Wallibear

Merrell Twins

Purpled

Jesse Concepcion (@SupItsJesse)