The mid-June calendar brings a mix of in-person and virtual events targeting independent creators, brand marketers, legal professionals, and Influencer Marketing executives across the United States, France, Italy, and Zambia. Programming spans creator business strategy and email marketing in Boise, governance and legal webinars for brand and agency professionals, creator-brand networking ahead of VidCon’s 15th anniversary edition in Anaheim, a dedicated creator program at Cannes Lions, a multi-platform Italian creator festival, and Africa’s largest creative industry gathering in Lusaka.
Kit’s annual creator conference runs four days at Treefort Music Hall in Boise, targeting independent online creators including bloggers, podcasters, photographers, freelancers, and vloggers. Programming includes 20-minute keynote talks, small-group strategic workshops, and attendee-led meetups. Registration opens Wednesday, June 10, at noon, with an opening party from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. The main conference programming runs Thursday and Friday, with optional meetups on Saturday. Confirmed speakers include James Clear, Gabby Beckford, Jay Papasan, Ellen Yin, Barrett Brooks, Nathan Barry, Nicole Burke, Simon Alexander Ong, Liz Wilcox, Pat Flynn, and Chenell Basilio, among others. The 2026 edition is sold out; the organizer will notify interested parties when 2027 tickets go on sale.
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) hosts a 30-minute webinar examining governance gaps in creator marketing, including value leakage, inconsistent contracts, IP risk exposure, and limited visibility into creator agency spend. Drawing on audit work with global and regional advertisers, the session covers where creator agencies most often fall short across financial management, contracts, and talent oversight, and outlines practical steps leading brands use to strengthen transparency and accountability. Confirmed speakers are Ramzi Chaabane, Director of Marketing Procurement at L’Oréal, and Ardit Bejko, Managing Director of FirmDecisions North America. The webinar is available at no cost to ANA members.
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) hosts a one-hour webinar for commercial contract lawyers advising brands, agencies, influencers, and other Creator Economy participants. Topics include the impact of AI on content rights, persona protections, usage restrictions, and disclosure obligations; common brand requirements and influencer negotiation points; influencer commerce considerations; persona rights and content restrictions; and contracting with SAG-AFTRA talent. Confirmed speakers are Richard Cohen, Assistant General Counsel at IAB; Matt Savare, Partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP; and Bryan Sterba, Partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP.
LIONS Creators, produced by Cannes Lions in partnership with Adobe, runs across the final week of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity at Palais Beach in Cannes. The program connects creators with brand decision-makers and marketing leaders through an exclusive beach space featuring a dedicated stage, content studio, editing suite, and meeting areas. Scheduled programming includes a Monday kick-off breakfast; a Monday evening Microsoft Creators Night featuring Yusuf Mehdi of Microsoft and Mel Robbins, host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, followed by a performance by Sofi Tukker; daily workshops; a Wednesday awards watch party on Social and Creator Awards night; and a Thursday invite-only lunch bringing together creators and brand marketers. Confirmed speakers include Mel Robbins, Dhar Mann, Hannah Stocking, and Max Klymenko, among others. Creator passes are priced at €1,245 plus 20% sales tax; availability is limited and an application is required.
RockWater hosts the Night Before VidCon at the Expert Dojo rooftop in Santa Monica, co-hosted with Owl & Co, Content Forge, and Red Seat Ventures. The event is officially partnered with VidCon for the first time and brings together 200+ founders, executives, and investors active in the Creator Economy, digital media, and technology. Programming centers on networking and an open bar. The event is curated for founders, CEOs, senior executives, and investors; service providers are required to sponsor for entry. Tickets require host approval. Hosts are Chris Erwin, Founder of RockWater, and Michael Booth, Partner at RockWater. Gold sponsors include Greenberg Glusker and Cookie Finance; Tipalti serves as a silver sponsor.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:00-8:00 PM PDT
Venue: Expert Dojo Rooftop, 1218 5th Street, Santa Monica, California
The WMF Creators Fest returns as a dedicated track within the broader We Make Future (WMF) festival at BolognaFiere in Bologna. The three-day program expands on the 2025 edition, which featured over 150 creators, and runs across dedicated stages covering content marketing, social media strategies, music and art, gaming and esports, audio and visual production, and the WMF Mainstage. Core programming includes Creators on Mainstage talks and interviews, Creators Live (a dedicated space for live content creation and streaming), Open Stage programming, and C2B (Creators to Business) meetings facilitating brand-creator collaborations. Confirmed speakers include content creators Camihawke, Guglielmo Scilla, Jakidale, and Gabriele Vagnato, as well as Aprajita Jain of Google, among others. Three-day and single-day ticket options are available.
VidCon celebrates its 15th anniversary at the Anaheim Convention Center, positioned as the world’s largest gathering dedicated to digital culture and its creators. Founded by John and Hank Green and now part of the FAN EXPO business, the 2026 edition introduces a VidCon+ Pass alongside the existing VidCon, Creator, and Pro Pass options, as well as single-day tickets and family bundles. New features include the Brand Match Accelerator, an invitation-only networking program for brand-creator partnerships, and GorillaCon, a dedicated experience for the Gorilla Tag creator community. The 2026 Hall of Fame inductees are Markiplier, Michelle Phan, Casey Ho, and Philip DeFranco. Confirmed industry-track speakers include Malik Ducard of Pinterest, Dan Clancy of Twitch, Ceci Mourkogiannis of Snap Inc., and Taylor Lorenz of User Mag, among others. Group discounts of $100 per pass apply to purchases of five or more Pro Passes.
Date: June 25-27, 2026
Venue: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California
The Africa Creative Market (ACM) marks its five-year milestone with a six-day flagship event in Lusaka produced jointly with the Creative Industry Business Summit (CIBS) Zambia 2026 and the Kwimbo National Arts Festival. The 2026 edition, themed “Where Creativity, Technology & Collaboration Harness Global Greatness,” runs across two venues: main programming takes place at Mulungushi International Conference Centre from June 29 through July 2, followed by a two-day continuation at Polo B, Lusaka Showgrounds on July 3 and 4. Programming spans film and television, music, fashion and apparel, dance, art, and photography. The event connects African creatives with trade finance, investment, training, and international partners. The 2025 edition drew more than 10,000 participants from seven continents. The event is powered by Zambia’s Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts and Ascend Studios Foundation, and supported by the National Arts Council of Zambia.
Date: June 29-July 2, 2026 (Mulungushi International Conference Centre); July 3-4, 2026 (Polo B, Lusaka Showgrounds)
Venue: Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Plot 8025, Great East Road, Lusaka, Zambia; Polo B, Lusaka Showgrounds, Lusaka, Zambia
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The mid-June calendar brings a mix of in-person and virtual events targeting independent creators, brand marketers, legal professionals, and Influencer Marketing executives across the United States, France, Italy, and Zambia. Programming spans creator business strategy and email marketing in Boise, governance and legal webinars for brand and agency professionals, creator-brand networking ahead of VidCon’s 15th anniversary edition in Anaheim, a dedicated creator program at Cannes Lions, a multi-platform Italian creator festival, and Africa’s largest creative industry gathering in Lusaka.
Craft + Commerce 2026
Kit’s annual creator conference runs four days at Treefort Music Hall in Boise, targeting independent online creators including bloggers, podcasters, photographers, freelancers, and vloggers. Programming includes 20-minute keynote talks, small-group strategic workshops, and attendee-led meetups. Registration opens Wednesday, June 10, at noon, with an opening party from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. The main conference programming runs Thursday and Friday, with optional meetups on Saturday. Confirmed speakers include James Clear, Gabby Beckford, Jay Papasan, Ellen Yin, Barrett Brooks, Nathan Barry, Nicole Burke, Simon Alexander Ong, Liz Wilcox, Pat Flynn, and Chenell Basilio, among others. The 2026 edition is sold out; the organizer will notify interested parties when 2027 tickets go on sale.
Date: June 10-13, 2026
Venue: Treefort Music Hall, Boise, Idaho
ANA Webinar: The Hidden Costs of Creator Marketing: What Every Brand Should Know
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) hosts a 30-minute webinar examining governance gaps in creator marketing, including value leakage, inconsistent contracts, IP risk exposure, and limited visibility into creator agency spend. Drawing on audit work with global and regional advertisers, the session covers where creator agencies most often fall short across financial management, contracts, and talent oversight, and outlines practical steps leading brands use to strengthen transparency and accountability. Confirmed speakers are Ramzi Chaabane, Director of Marketing Procurement at L’Oréal, and Ardit Bejko, Managing Director of FirmDecisions North America. The webinar is available at no cost to ANA members.
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 1:00-1:30 PM ET
Venue: Online (virtual)
IAB Webinar: Legal Issues Regarding Influencer Marketing in the Age of AI
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) hosts a one-hour webinar for commercial contract lawyers advising brands, agencies, influencers, and other Creator Economy participants. Topics include the impact of AI on content rights, persona protections, usage restrictions, and disclosure obligations; common brand requirements and influencer negotiation points; influencer commerce considerations; persona rights and content restrictions; and contracting with SAG-AFTRA talent. Confirmed speakers are Richard Cohen, Assistant General Counsel at IAB; Matt Savare, Partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP; and Bryan Sterba, Partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP.
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
Venue: Online (virtual)
LIONS Creators
LIONS Creators, produced by Cannes Lions in partnership with Adobe, runs across the final week of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity at Palais Beach in Cannes. The program connects creators with brand decision-makers and marketing leaders through an exclusive beach space featuring a dedicated stage, content studio, editing suite, and meeting areas. Scheduled programming includes a Monday kick-off breakfast; a Monday evening Microsoft Creators Night featuring Yusuf Mehdi of Microsoft and Mel Robbins, host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, followed by a performance by Sofi Tukker; daily workshops; a Wednesday awards watch party on Social and Creator Awards night; and a Thursday invite-only lunch bringing together creators and brand marketers. Confirmed speakers include Mel Robbins, Dhar Mann, Hannah Stocking, and Max Klymenko, among others. Creator passes are priced at €1,245 plus 20% sales tax; availability is limited and an application is required.
Date: June 22-26, 2026
Venue: Palais Beach, La Croisette, Cannes, France
Night Before VidCon
RockWater hosts the Night Before VidCon at the Expert Dojo rooftop in Santa Monica, co-hosted with Owl & Co, Content Forge, and Red Seat Ventures. The event is officially partnered with VidCon for the first time and brings together 200+ founders, executives, and investors active in the Creator Economy, digital media, and technology. Programming centers on networking and an open bar. The event is curated for founders, CEOs, senior executives, and investors; service providers are required to sponsor for entry. Tickets require host approval. Hosts are Chris Erwin, Founder of RockWater, and Michael Booth, Partner at RockWater. Gold sponsors include Greenberg Glusker and Cookie Finance; Tipalti serves as a silver sponsor.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:00-8:00 PM PDT
Venue: Expert Dojo Rooftop, 1218 5th Street, Santa Monica, California
WMF Creators Fest
The WMF Creators Fest returns as a dedicated track within the broader We Make Future (WMF) festival at BolognaFiere in Bologna. The three-day program expands on the 2025 edition, which featured over 150 creators, and runs across dedicated stages covering content marketing, social media strategies, music and art, gaming and esports, audio and visual production, and the WMF Mainstage. Core programming includes Creators on Mainstage talks and interviews, Creators Live (a dedicated space for live content creation and streaming), Open Stage programming, and C2B (Creators to Business) meetings facilitating brand-creator collaborations. Confirmed speakers include content creators Camihawke, Guglielmo Scilla, Jakidale, and Gabriele Vagnato, as well as Aprajita Jain of Google, among others. Three-day and single-day ticket options are available.
Date: June 24-26, 2026
Venue: BolognaFiere, Bologna, Italy
VidCon Anaheim 2026
VidCon celebrates its 15th anniversary at the Anaheim Convention Center, positioned as the world’s largest gathering dedicated to digital culture and its creators. Founded by John and Hank Green and now part of the FAN EXPO business, the 2026 edition introduces a VidCon+ Pass alongside the existing VidCon, Creator, and Pro Pass options, as well as single-day tickets and family bundles. New features include the Brand Match Accelerator, an invitation-only networking program for brand-creator partnerships, and GorillaCon, a dedicated experience for the Gorilla Tag creator community. The 2026 Hall of Fame inductees are Markiplier, Michelle Phan, Casey Ho, and Philip DeFranco. Confirmed industry-track speakers include Malik Ducard of Pinterest, Dan Clancy of Twitch, Ceci Mourkogiannis of Snap Inc., and Taylor Lorenz of User Mag, among others. Group discounts of $100 per pass apply to purchases of five or more Pro Passes.
Date: June 25-27, 2026
Venue: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California
Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2026
The Africa Creative Market (ACM) marks its five-year milestone with a six-day flagship event in Lusaka produced jointly with the Creative Industry Business Summit (CIBS) Zambia 2026 and the Kwimbo National Arts Festival. The 2026 edition, themed “Where Creativity, Technology & Collaboration Harness Global Greatness,” runs across two venues: main programming takes place at Mulungushi International Conference Centre from June 29 through July 2, followed by a two-day continuation at Polo B, Lusaka Showgrounds on July 3 and 4. Programming spans film and television, music, fashion and apparel, dance, art, and photography. The event connects African creatives with trade finance, investment, training, and international partners. The 2025 edition drew more than 10,000 participants from seven continents. The event is powered by Zambia’s Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts and Ascend Studios Foundation, and supported by the National Arts Council of Zambia.
Date: June 29-July 2, 2026 (Mulungushi International Conference Centre); July 3-4, 2026 (Polo B, Lusaka Showgrounds)
Venue: Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Plot 8025, Great East Road, Lusaka, Zambia; Polo B, Lusaka Showgrounds, Lusaka, Zambia
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