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Whether you’re trying to level up your content, grow your network, land more brand deals, or just meet other creators who get it, 2025 is packed with events designed for you. From big industry powerhouses like VidCon and VidSummit, to more niche and local gatherings, creator events are where community meets opportunity.
And these aren’t just conferences anymore — they’re full-on experiences! Panels, meet-and-greets, brand activations, strategy sessions, and surprise guests you probably follow. If you’re a YouTuber, influencer, or content creator looking to make the rest of 2025 your year — here are some events to have on your radar, especially in the U.S. (with a few global picks in case you’re feeling international).
VidCon Anaheim — June 19-21, 2025 Where: Anaheim, California
It’s the Super Bowl of creator events. Whether you’re a beginner or have millions of subs, VidCon is where creators, fans, and brands collide. You’ll find panels with top YouTubers, workshops on algorithm strategy, creator lounges, and collab ops everywhere you look.
- Who should go: All-level creators, YouTubers, TikTokers, brands
- Why it’s a must: It’s the biggest creator event. Great for networking, learning, and brand exposure
- Pro tip: If you’re a serious creator, grab the Industry Pass—it’s worth it for the access
P.S. We’ll be speaking at VidCon Anaheim this year! Our Co-Founder, Alex Kaplunov, will be hitting the stage alongside James Creech, Megan Lightcap, and Chris Erwin to talk all about capital trends in the creator economy. If you're going to be there, we’d love to connect — come say hi!
Content Entrepreneur Expo — August 24-26, 2025Where: Cleveland, Ohio
Tailor-made for creators who are serious about turning their passion into a business. Designed to help you grow your audience, develop a revenue strategy, and treat your content like a company—not just a side hustle.
- Who should go: Content creators, solopreneurs, and creative entrepreneurs who want to build a sustainable brand and monetize their expertise (authors, bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, writers, coaches, freelancers)
- Why it’s a must: It’s where content meets entrepreneurship. Get insights from experts. Attend hands-on workshops and network with others.
VidSummit — October 7-9, 2025Where: Dallas, Texas
This is where serious creators go to level up their business. No fan activations. No gimmicks. Just raw, high-level strategy. Founded by Derral Eves (MrBeast’s longtime strategist), VidSummit is the playbook you didn’t know you needed.
- Who should go: Full-time creators, channel managers, creators ready to scale
- Why it’s a must: It’s YouTube MBA energy. Data, monetization, and growth strategies galore
Adobe MAX — October 6-8, 2025Where: Los Angeles, California
Creativity meets tools. If you’re into video editing, design, or pushing visual content, Adobe MAX is packed with creator workshops, AI tool previews, and Adobe product deep dives.
- Who should go: Creators who want to elevate their visual game (editors, designers, storytellers)
- Why it’s a must: Learn the latest on editing, design, and creative AI— straight from the source. It’s a great place to network with other creatives as well
YouTube Creator Summits — Invite-Only
YouTube hosts annual Creator Summits in cities like LA, New York, London, and Tokyo — gathering top creators from around the world for a few days of workshops, networking, and celebration. These events are more intimate and often include talks from YouTube executives, behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming platform changes, and brand partnership opportunities. If you receive an invite, go! It’s a great opportunity to network with YouTube professionals directly.
- Who gets invited: Top-performing creators with large audiences or rising impact
- Why it matters: Direct access to the YouTube team and fellow high-level creators — plus major FOMO if you miss it
Global Creator Events Worth Watching
If you’re not in the U.S. or you plan on travelling to some events — here are a few international spots worth keeping tabs on:
- Buffer Festival (Canada) — Focused on cinematic storytelling and high-production content. If you make documentaries, vlogs with storytelling flair, or any polished YouTube work, this is the one!
- YouTube Festival (UK) — An invite-only event for creators, brands, and media agencies in London. Think insights, premieres, and strategy.
- VidCon (Mexico) — Growing fast as a Latin American creator hub.
- Japan Creator Conference (Tokyo) — Popular among anime, gaming, and J-vlog communities.
- The Creator World (Singapore) — One of Asia’s top creator conferences. Great for creators looking to tap into the Asian market or just want a fresh international perspective.
2025 is packed with opportunities to grow your creator career — but you’ve gotta show up for it. Whether you’re walking into VidCon for the first time or pitching a future brand deal at a YouTube Creator Summit, the energy, ideas, and people you meet could be game-changers.
Reminder: document your trip, vlog your experience, create “what I learned” videos — or go live from the venue. These events can be content gold. Even better? If you’re backed by a creator funding partner like Breeze, you could even use your funding to cover the travel, filming crew, or editor needed to bring that content to life! 😏
