CreatorCon: The Midwest’s Largest Gathering of Brand Leaders & Creators

CreatorCon is a full-day immersive experience built to spark the next wave of meaningful brand-content creator partnerships.

You’ll hear from bold voices, meet emerging creators, and walk away with:

• Fresh Ideas: Actionable strategies from industry leaders.
• Real Connections: Meaningful time for coffee and curated convos.
• True Momentum: The spark to create work that matters.

We’re packing the day with keynotes, panels, workshops, and live demos—with plenty of room for networking along the way.

“I just really wanted to share how amazing today was. Ready for 200 more CreatorCons!” - CreatorCon 2025 Attendee

FOR THE CREATORS: Build Your Business, Not Just Your Following

Meet brands who hire creators:

Get in front of companies like JM Smucker, Planet Fitness, Gorilla Glue, Buff City Soaps, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Kroger, 4EG, Currito, 5/3 Bank, and more—including a live “Ask Brands Anything” session where you’ll hear directly what they’re looking for and how decisions get made.

Have real conversations (not just connections):

Between the welcome party, Creator x Brand speed networking, and curated lunch conversations, you’ll have actual time to talk with brands and other creators—not just exchange handles.

Learn what’s actually working right now:

Hear directly from people doing the work—like Tim Schmoyer (coaching 1,000+ creators and scaling insights across millions weekly) and Ashley Sonlin (500K+ on TikTok + campaigns for Amex, McDonald’s, and Macy’s)—on what’s working across platforms today.

Get hands-on, not just inspired:

In Gigi Robinson’s session, you’ll actually step into a brand role and rewrite a real campaign brief using Adobe tools—learning how strong creator partnerships are built in real time.

See how creators are actually growing and getting paid:

Hear directly from creators like Mylan Murphy (1B+ views, partnerships with Nike, NBA, ESPN), Melissa Lewis (monetized platform in under a year), and Liz Haselmayer (200K+ followers + thriving business) on what it really takes.

Think bigger about what you’re building:

Sessions like Megan G Wells (Red Bull, Google, NBA) on building content ecosystems and Roddy Chong on elevating your craft will push you beyond posting into building something long-term.

Create content while you’re there:

Take advantage of photo activations, including the chance to be shot by Romain Mayambi (National Geographic, Forbes 30 Under 30), plus a full environment designed for content.

Step away from the grind:

Spend a day off the algorithm to reset, get inspired, and connect with people who understand what you’re building—no pressure to post, just space to think.

Actually enjoy the experience:

Coffee, light bites, lunch, Molly’s Cupcakes, swag, and surprises—plus a high-energy welcome party the night before to kick everything off.

Walk away with something real:

Connections, clarity, and a better sense of your next move—whether that’s landing your next brand deal or leveling up your content.

FOR THE BRANDS: Modern Strategies for High-Impact Partnerships

Learn from brand leaders who are doing the work:

Hear from marketers building real creator programs, including Robyn Nissim on scaling creator programs inside enterprise organizations, The Christ Hospital team on building a healthcare creator strategy, and Glow Brands on what they look for in creator partnerships.

Meet creators who can actually move the needle:

CreatorCon puts brands and creators in the same room, with dedicated time to connect through the Welcome Party, Creator x Brand Connect, curated lunch conversations, and live audience participation.

Figure out what good creator partnerships actually look like:

Ashley Sonlin’s session breaks down what brands, creators, and agencies get wrong about each other, while Ask Brands Anything gives marketers a direct look at the questions creators are asking and the friction points that often get in the way.

Think beyond one-off campaigns:

Megan G Wells will challenge brands to think in content ecosystems, showing how creators can sit at the center of bigger ideas that span platforms, formats, and audiences.

Get practical, not just inspired:

Sessions are designed to help you understand how to structure better briefs, choose better partners, measure what matters, and create content that can work across more than one channel.

Go deeper with VIP access:

During the VIP lunch, Maya Shaff leads a hands-on workshop on how creator programs can become real growth engines, drawing from her experience building Hatch’s seven-figure influencer program from scratch.

Understand where creativity and AI are headed:

Todd Henry’s closing keynote will explore how to use AI without losing the judgment, creative instincts, and human perspective that make your work valuable.

See how creator strategy shows up across industries:

From healthcare and CPG to beauty, wellness, restaurants, tourism, and B2B, the day brings together a wide range of perspectives so you can apply the lessons to your own business.

Walk away with clearer next steps:

You’ll leave with better ideas, stronger creator relationships, and a more practical sense of how to build creator partnerships that actually support your business goals.

“Still on a high from yesterday. It’s no surprise that @dooleysocialstudio absolutely showed up and showed out for their very first CreatorCon.” - CreatorCon 2025 Attendee

Tickets

General Admission

• Opening and closing keynotes
• Brand and Creator breakout tracks
• Tactical workshops
• Featured brand + creator case stories
• Ask Brands Anything main stage session
• Creator x Brand Connect networking
• Intentional networking lunch
• Swag bag
• Raffle entry

You will leave with new ideas, new relationships, and new momentum.

VIP Experience

Everything in General Admission, plus:

• VIP-only private lunch and meet-and-greet with our keynote and select speakers
• Full event recordings post-conference (including any breakouts or sessions that you did not attend)
• Welcome Party access the night before
• VIP-only Coffee Lounge Experience hosted the morning of the event
• Reserved premium seating
• Priority check-in
• Premium swag bag
• Extra raffle entries
• Entered in raffle to win a free CreatorCon Sprints Strategy Session hosted during the event (valued at $1,500)

Fewer lines. Closer access. Deeper conversations.

Limited VIP spots available.

➡️ Click here to secure your spot.