2nd Annual Creatorpalooza in ATX!
Creatorpalooza is back for Year 2!
A creator-led gathering bringing together creators, brands, and platforms at SXSW.
Join What’s Trending, HeyGen, Stan, LOSTiN, and ATX Creator Meetups for a day of real conversations, connection and good vibes.
Whether you’re here to learn, make deals, meet fellow creators, marketers, and builders, or just recharge, you’re in the right space.
🔥 What’s Happening?
The Agenda:
1:00 PM – Doors Open
Get checked in, grab a drink and bites or lunch from the food trucks and mingle before we kick off programming.
1:30 PM | Main Character Energy: Brands in the Creator Era With Chris Detert (Co-Founder & CCO) and Billy Bohan (VP of Marketing, Virgin Voyages), Brooke Berry (Head of Creator Development at Snapchat) and creator Reza Khan.
How brands can show up with personality, cultural relevance, and real creator partnership in the creator economy.
2:00 PM | Creating in Public with John Hu, Founder of Stan
How building in public helped grow Stan into a platform powering 80,000+ creators who’ve generated $300M in sales over the last three years, plus what it’s been like bringing on Gary Vee as a recent investor.
2:30 PM | Thriving in The Trust Economy
Why trust is the new currency online and how creators and brands can earn it (and keep it) featuring V Spehar @underthedesknews, Jim Louderback of Inside the Creator Economy, and Olivia Osborne of Traackr and moderated by Tameka Bazile
3:00 PM | Creators 4 Mental Health Conversation
A candid conversation on burnout, boundaries and building sustainably in the creator economy.
Featuring Case Kenny (1.4mm followers, Best-Selling Author, Optimism Expert), Kati Morton (YouTube creator, Therapist, Author), Kevin Hines (Suicide prevention activist, author, filmmaker), Roxanne Kaiser (PROXY Wellness) and moderated by Shira Lazar (Founder of Creators 4 Mental Health, What's Trending)
3:30 PM | The Future of AI Avatars with HeyGen with Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder Wayne Liang
What’s possible now with AI avatars, what’s coming next, and how creators can use this tech responsibly.
4:00 PM | Making Money as a B2B and LinkedIn Creator
How creators are building real businesses on LinkedIn, from partnerships to productized services.
Featuring Aneesh "The Jerry Maguire of LinkedIn" Lal, Jess Ramos (Data Science + AI Content Creator, 260k+ LinkedIn), Chris Do and Colin Rocker (@careercolin)
4:30 PM | Boy Problems Meetup with Liz Plank
This space is ADA accessible and we invite all our disabled friends to come hang, for the meet up and all day long. Please make a note on your RSVP if you’d like accommodation so we can make sure we’re available to assist!
🗺️ When & Where?
The Studio @ Inn Cahoots: 1221 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Sunday, March 15
1 PM - 5 PM
Pull up, meet your people, and let’s make some magic.
RSVP now & arrive early, entry is subject to capacity! 🚀
Partners/Sponsors
HeyGen is an AI video platform built for knowledge creators who want to scale their ideas without scaling production costs. Turn scripts, frameworks, and insights into polished, multilingual video content in minutes. At Creatorpalooza, film your own avatar and get ready to expand your reach, increase output, and take control of your distribution
Stan Store is an all-in-one storefront built for creators who want to monetize directly from their audience. Sell digital products, courses, coaching, and memberships through a simple, mobile-first link in bio. For creators focused on ownership and conversion, Stan turns attention into revenue without the tech overwhelm.
LOSTiN is a modern travel brand redefining how curious minds experience the world. Through curated journeys and insider access, LostiN connects its community to culture, creativity, and places most travelers never see. For creators and tastemakers who value depth over checklists, LOSTiN turns travel into perspective.
Proxy is a modern stress-support brand redefining what mental health looks like in real life. We create plant-based gummy supplements designed for high-performing people who are building careers, relationships, and big lives — but still deal with anxiety behind the scenes. Our mission is to normalize stress without normalizing burnout, and to make proactive mental wellness feel elevated, not clinical. Proxy exists to give people tools they can actually use — daily calm, breakthrough support, and the reminder that taking care of your mind is power, not weakness.
ATX Creator Meetups was formed to bring creators together to create, connect and grow. Community makes all the difference in navigating the ups and downs of the creative world. That’s why we host monthly events that foster authentic connections in a zero-pressure environment. In this space, all are welcome, regardless of niche or follower count. Follow us on socials and we hope to see you at the next meetup!
Propel helps companies catch culture problems early — before good people quit, performance drops, or things fall apart.
REACH is a multi-division creator ecosystem that connects talent, brands, and emerging media through its six core pillars: REACH Nationals, REACH Marketing, REACH Talent, REACH Ventures, REACH Live, and REACH Studios. Together, these divisions span everything from a national collegiate creator network and brand marketing campaigns to talent management, startup incubation, live experiential events, and original media production.
Who are we?
What’s Trending is an Emmy-nominated independent media brand with a community with over 3 million cross platform that curates and covers the most viral and shareable content across the social web. Launched in 2011 by award-winning host, journalist, and digital personality Shira Lazar, it has grown into a trusted destination for pop and digital culture.
The Masters Collective is a strategic advisory and community platform operating at the intersection of media, technology, and the creator economy. Founded by operator and partnership leader Rachel Masters, it brings together creators, executives, and cultural leaders to shape what’s next.
The Independent Media Collective founded by James Del is group of independent digital media professionals who understand all the various ways to generate attention and revenue on the internet.
Disclaimers:
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