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VidSummit is NOT a place where influencers connect with their fans. Instead, VidSummit is where you become an industry insider. Without the fans at the event, influencers share the truth of what they do - the truth they would never share online. In other words, VidSummit is the only event where dozens of the top 1% of influencers show you how to get fans fast, build a brand, and make millions from your content.
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Break through the COLD START Problem on YouTube, and Learn How to Stand Out in Your Niche, even if you think it's "Saturated" and How to Dominate and Become a Destination Channel.
8:00 AM
Grand Ballroom 1
Unlock the most scalable, overlooked income stream on YouTube—digital products. Whether you have 1,000 subscribers or 1 million, learn how to turn your audience into real consistent revenue (beyond AdSense and brand deals).
8:00 AM
Grand Ballroom 2
In an industry where burnout is rampant and revenue sources can disappear at the speed of a poorly-worded tweet, long-term planning can sometimes feel pointless. However, I believe that with a simple “ABCD approach” to creation and management, any creator can create a business and a brand that is bigger than themselves. What will be discussed: 1) Building an A-Team, 2) Adopting a Business Mindset, 3) Taking on Calculated Risks, and 4) Mistakes are Okay. Yes, Linus is aware that an O is not a D, but his point stands that whatever happens, all that matters is finding a path forward.
9:05 AM
Exhibition Hall
9:45 AM
Exhibition Hall
After a decade of creating content and struggling to break through the noise, Dzung and Nathan Lewis are pulling back the curtain on what it really took to build momentum—and what finally worked. In this candid session, they walk through the10-year journey of trial, error, pivots, and plateaus… and how launching a Shorts-focused channel flipped everything. Whether you’re just getting started or feeling stuck after years of creating, this session offers a raw, relatable, and ultimately tested roadmap for creators looking to break through
10:15 AM
Grand Ballroom 1
From dusty fields in Nebraska to dominating feeds on YouTube, Laura Farms didn’t blow up her channel by pretending to be something she’s not—she leaned all the way in to who she actually is. In this powerful, down-to-earth session, Laura unpacks her journey from farm kid to full-time content creator, and the lessons she’s learned over six years in the digital trenches. She’ll walk you through how staying real (and not chasing trends) helped her build a loyal community, massive reach, and a business that’s as sustainable as her farming practices.
10:15 AM
Grand Ballroom 2
What does it take to build a massively successful animation channel on YouTube? In this session, animation creator Javadoodles shares the behind-the-scenes journey of growing an animation channel from scratch to over 2-million subscribers. You'll learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to turn your unique creative voice into a thriving personal brand. Whether you’re just getting started with your own animation ideas or looking to scale your pre-existing channel, you’ll walk away with actionable insights on content strategy, audience engagement, monetization, and your personal creative workflow, tailored specifically for animation creators. This is a masterclass and deep dive into how to succeed as an animator and storyteller, not just a creator!
10:15 AM
Junior Ballroom
This desperation to pivot my channel put me on a journey of experimentation. I joined Channel JumpStart, which helped me learn everything I had done wrong when I first started. With sound advice from other creators, I began to try and slowly pivot my channel with long-form videos and even slower success. But then everything changed when I noticed other creators finding success with YouTube Shorts. Was this the light at the end of the tunnel for me? Could I finally make content I actually enjoyed? This was the perfect test! At that point I really had nothing to lose. I decided to take everything I learned and poured it into short-form content, but this time staying true to who I was at the core. Since then, my channel has exploded to 1.5M (and counting) subscribers. I’m averaging 7-million views per short with 15-million returning viewers per month. Now, I’m starting to bring this audience over to my long-form content, and it’s working! The best part? I love the audience I’m making videos for and the community I’ve built! In this presentation, I’ll share practical steps to pivot your channel with Shorts, build a loyal audience, and convert them to long-form viewers.
11:10 AM
Exhibition Hall
Very few creators make seven figures a year, but this talk will change your odds by helping you land bigger sponsorships, make better hiring decisions, and avoid contracts that’ll screw you over without you realizing. This keynote is packed with practical tips from Amanda Marcovitch, who has been named one of Business Insider’s “Top Rising Star Managers” and works with brands like American Express, Spotify, and Walmart in addition to managing one of today’s fastest-growing creators, Jon Youshaei. She’ll outline the step-by-step process they used to lower costs, build a team of 10, and generate over seven figures per year, all in their first few years of starting their YouTube channel.
11:10 AM
Grand Ballroom 1
Many creators have a similar problem, they don't know how to find exceptional editors or build post production pipelines that work. In this presentation, Gavin breaks down how to build a post production team the RIGHT way. You will leave the presentation with actionable advice and a roadmap on how to scale your team effectively!
11:10 AM
Grand Ballroom 2
Before attending VidSummit in 2023, my channel barely averaged 1,000 views per day. Now it gets more than 1-million views per month. Here are the three steps I took that made all the difference. The good news is that you are doing one of them right now, so attend this session if you are ready to be transformed.
11:10 AM
Junior Ballroom
12:00 PM
Exhibition Hall
This presentation explores how partnerships for creators are rapidly evolving in an AI-driven world, moving beyond traditional brand deals toward strategic, scalable business collaborations.
2:00 PM
Exhibition Hall
Are you excited (or worried?) about AI and how it will affect creativity, content, and your connection with your audience? Creator-attorney and IP edutainer, Brittany Ratelle, will break down exactly what you need to be doing to preserve the copyrightability of your IP in the age of AI. Brittany will give the scoop on the latest AI caselaw and how creators can build a competitive moat around their intellectual property. Whether you are Team AI or channeling Sarah Connor, come get some practical tips for navigating AI in the modern creator economy.
2:00 PM
Grand Ballroom 1
In a world dominated by trends, quick cuts, and algorithm hacks, how do you go viral in a niche with none of that? Sam Eckholm has built one of the fastest-growing documentary-style YouTube channels in the realm of aerospace and defense, a world filled with government restrictions, limited access, and zero margin for error. From filming with the Secret Service to flying in fighter jets, Sam has figured out how to tell complex, cinematic stories that hook millions of viewers while earning the trust of institutions like the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy. In this talk, Sam breaks down how to grow as a creator in a niche that doesn’t play by the usual rules. He’ll share how to land game-changing access, structure a lean and agile production team, and package your story to attract both viewers and top-tier sponsors. He’ll also reveal unique monetization strategies that go beyond AdSense, from brand deals that align with your mission to partnerships that unlock unprecedented access. Whether you’re in a niche industry, trying to break out of a rut, or just looking for a more meaningful way to build an audience, this session will leave you with a blueprint to do just that, while creating content you’re proud of.
2:00 PM
Grand Ballroom 2
In an age where watch time and click-through rate dominate the discourse, this session dives into two overlooked metrics that are redefining success on YouTube: sentiment and suitability. Join us as we explore how audience emotion and brand alignment are becoming the new power levers for creators and marketers alike. You’ll learn how to go beyond surface-level stats and tap into what your audience is actually saying and feeling—turning comments into insights, and insights into strategy. Whether you're trying to grow a loyal fanbase or land bigger brand deals, this talk will show you how measuring sentiment can reveal hidden opportunities, and how suitability data can help you become a magnet for advertisers. We’ll break down real-world examples, show you the tools and workflows creators are already using, and leave you with practical takeaways to future-proof your channel in a world where attention is currency—but connection is king.
2:00 PM
Junior Ballroom
In this presentation, Mario will be sharing some of the most important insights behind retention that works for content with hundreds of millions of views. As an extra twist, he’ll be talking about the way he was able to connect neuroscience to retention and how VidSummit attendees can use this knowledge to optimize their own content. The overall takeaway—to see how retention gets optimized at the highest level of content creation.
2:40 PM
Exhibition Hall
When I started on YouTube, I was just reviewing tech products, trying to figure out what kind of creator I wanted to be. Fast forward to today, I’ve built a global brand with millions of subscribers, characters and stories people actually care about, and channels in multiple languages thanks to AI tools like DittoDub. I didn’t get here by having it all figured out, I got here by evolving, taking risks, and letting the process guide me. In this talk, I’m going to show you exactly how I scaled my creativity, used AI to break language barriers, and built a universe of content that goes way beyond views. Whether you're just starting out or you’ve hit that plateau moment, my goal is to help you break through it. I’ll share the systems I use, the mistakes I’ve learned from, and how trying something totally new, like turning my characters into music artists, led to one of the biggest wins of my journey. If there’s one thing I want you to walk away with, it’s this: don’t limit yourself. The future of content creation belongs to those bold enough to learn, evolve, and reinvent themselves again and again.
2:40 PM
Grand Ballroom 1
Viral videos aren’t just luck. They’re built on systems that can be planned, paced and repeated. In this panel, Angelia (@angeliaamor), and Gabi (Glam Girl Gabi) reveal exactly how they turn creative sparks into consistent, high-performing content. You’ll learn how to pace your output, keep ideas flowing, and operationalize your creativity so it’s repeatable, scalable, and sustainable. If you’ve ever wondered how successful creators seem to “always have another banger,” this is where they spill the playbook.
2:40 PM
Grand Ballroom 2
“YouTube Shorts don’t pay.” “They ruin your longform channel.” “Consistency just means posting daily.” If you’ve heard any of these, you’re not alone, and you’re not getting the full story. In this mythbusting session, creator and strategist Palestrina McCaffrey will break down the most common misconceptions about Shorts and show how they can become a powerful part of your content strategy when used correctly. She’ll share real examples from the @littleremyfood channel, including monetization insights, format strategies, visual design tactics, and how to define real consistency across style, storytelling, and output. You'll get practical takeaways, creator-tested insights, and a clearer understanding of how Shorts can drive real growth without sacrificing your long-form potential. This talk is for creators who are tired of guessing, burned out on bad advice, and ready to make Shorts work on their terms.
2:40 PM
Junior Ballroom
3:30 PM
Grand Ballroom 1
Tired of getting ghosted or rejected when pitching brands for sponsorships? Join Justin Moore, author of Sponsor Magnet, for a hands-on workshop to help you craft a pitch that no brand will ignore.
3:30 PM
Grand Ballroom 2
Most creators rely on ChatGPT to review contracts or leave negotiations to their manager. But being a creator in 2025 means being a business owner, and that means understanding the basics of your own deals. Good contracts = freedom. Financial freedom, freedom to walk away from a bad situation, and peace of mind that your rights are protected. Contracts are the bridge between outdated laws and rapidly evolving technology. In this hands-on workshop, creator economy lawyer, Chelsey Mori, will show you how to find and fix hidden landmines buried in legalese across brand, agency, platform, and management agreements. You’ll learn how to redline properly, what changes to ask for, and how to push back without blowing up the deal. We’ll cover new AI clauses you need to include (and avoid), plus contract hacks around exclusivity, ownership, payment structure, approvals, takedowns, and liability. You’ll learn what templates every creator should have in their contract library, what terms to Control-F before signing, and how to future-proof your content as AI evolves—from recording your creative process for copyright protection to watermarking content and using tools to detect and remove deepfakes and impersonation accounts faster than a cease and desist. Channel your inner Harvey Specter or Elle Woods and learn to redline like a lawyer.
3:30 PM
Workshop Room 1
As one of few creators to work inside both YouTube and Instagram, Jon Youshaei has been featured in Inc Magazine for "cracking the code to going viral.” In this keynote, Jon breaks down that code and unravels how the algorithm works after helping many creators to now grow his own channel past 600K+ subscribers. Jon also outlines his best tips to increase your engagement, decrease your production time, and use the latest creator-friendly AI tools, all of which he used to bootstrap his channel to 300M+ views in his first year as a creator.
4:20 PM
Exhibition Hall
Panel discussion—Panelists will discuss both the pros and cons of AI on content creation, how it affects the future of content, and tools and resources creators can leverage to improve their content and their reach.
4:20 PM
Grand Ballroom 1
4:20 PM
Grand Ballroom 2
The story of how Christopher Wenzel and Leslie Naoom transformed their YouTube channel into a platform for selling hair products.
4:20 PM
Junior Ballroom
Tiffany's story is exactly what many creators are living…it’s about juggling real life, growing an audience, and trying to make it all sustainable. She’s proof it’s possible to scale with intention and authenticity. Learn about her episodic strategy. Learn how to structure stories that boost retention, build trust, and keep people watching—essentials for monetization. Incredible brand monetization tips—attendees will get clear, tested methods for integrating content with brand goals without losing their personal edge. Scale without selling out—from filming on her phone to running a content team, Tiffany will share exactly how she grew her operation while keeping her voice at the center. Finally, Tiffany brings a diverse, needed perspective. As a multicultural mom, entrepreneur, and entertainer, she has underrepresented insight with mass appeal and universal relatability. If you are looking to grow and scale without losing yourself this panel is for you.
8:00 AM
Grand Ballroom 1
Once you “crack the code,” and figure out how to make viral content that appeals to wide audiences, the next step is building up a solid community of returning viewers that will show up for every single video, no matter what that video is. Both of us have spent years not only learning how to maximize views on our videos, but also paying attention to the psychology of a YouTube viewer, and how to turn them from casual viewers to dedicated viewers. Because at the end of the day, that’s the only way to turn a YouTube channel into a long-term career destined for longevity.
8:00 AM
Junior Ballroom
With the overwhelming amount of content online, standing out, and production consistency have never been more relevant. Mia Maples has always found joy in staying true to herself when making content while maintaining a dependable balanced schedule. In this session, Mia will share how to tap into your unique perspectives and interests that make you authentically you with the goal of setting yourself apart and fostering a strong genuine connection with the ones who enjoy getting to know you!
9:00 AM
Exhibition Hall
According to new research by Google, YouTubers are bigger celebrities than actors to Gen Alpha and Gen Z. Seventy percent of YouTube subscribers relate to YouTubers more than traditional celebrities. Jordan Matter has spent eight years building a personal relationship with his 30-million subscribers, and he'll show you how to do it as well. Try to name one of Taylor Swift’s pets, describe Brad Pitt’s last birthday, or follow Kim Kardashian’s morning routine. When you realize you can’t, come listen to Jordan to find out why.
10:00 AM
Exhibition Hall
Creating great content should always be the priority—but if you want to build a business that lasts, you also need the right systems behind the scenes. In this session, we’ll go beyond the creative process and explore what it takes to scale a content-driven brand into a sustainable, financially sound operation. Drawing from real-world experience, growing a media company with millions of monthly views, we’ll look at the tools and decisions that support long-term success. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to diversify revenue, optimize resources, reduce reliance on platform algorithms, and implement straightforward frameworks that combine financial and operational data for better decision-making. You’ll gain insight into what actually works at scale, what to avoid, and how to make smarter, more confident choices as you grow. Whether you're a solo creator or building a team, this session will help you turn your creative momentum into a business built for the long haul.
10:00 AM
Grand Ballroom 1
Learn minor tweaks you can make to your content to get more reach out of every video you publish.
10:00 AM
Grand Ballroom 2
I went from making sandwiches at Subway to building an audience of over 13-million across platforms—not by luck, but by learning how to win attention in an endless sea of content. I’ve spent the last few years mastering the art of storytelling, understanding audience psychology, and riding the wave of short-form content to build a career that changed my life. But lately, I’ve taken that same attention-hacking mindset and started applying it to something even bigger—building AI apps that solve real problems. And now, I’m here to show you how creators can do both: win attention and turn it into lasting impact. This talk is for creators who feel stuck, burned out, or unsure what to do next. I’ll break down the exact playbook I used to build my brand, grow my audience, and now transition into tech—all by understanding how to hold people’s focus in a world where everyone’s competing for a scroll. I’ll show you how to make content that people can’t ignore, how to use your audience as leverage, and how to think like a founder without giving up your identity as a creator. Because I’ve lived both lives—and if you can win attention, you can win at almost anything.
10:00 AM
Junior Ballroom
Social media content isn’t just about sharing information— it's about creating those “aha” moments. In this keynote, you’ll learn how to craft compelling micro-stories that make people think, “I never saw it that way!” Discover what micro-storytelling is and why it’s crucial for engaging content. Master techniques to create impactful moments that resonate with your audience and evoke deep emotional responses. Plus, get practical strategies for integrating micro-storytelling into your social media plan and measuring its impact on engagement and brand perception.
11:00 AM
Exhibition Hall
This presentation will cover two key strategies for content creators: first, how to successfully transition your short-form audience into long-form viewership that retains and deepens audience engagement; and second, how to optimize one piece of content for different platforms through intentional filming and editing techniques that maximize reach while saving time. You'll walk away with practical tools to streamline your workflow, expand your audience, and create with greater clarity and purpose across formats.
11:00 AM
Grand Ballroom 1
What if you could make something so compelling, people lined up before it even existed? That’s what Travis Chambers did with selling out a whole year of bookings before opening his hotel, OutpostX—by designing virality into the DNA of the hotel itself. In this session, you’ll learn how to curate the right creators, create shareable environments, and apply timeless viral frameworks to any idea—digital or physical. This isn’t about going viral once—it’s about thinking like a movement builder.
2:00 PM
Exhibition Hall
AI in video production is a powerful time saver that allows creators to produce high-quality content faster without sacrificing creativity. It’s not about replacing you but empowering you to work smarter, so you can focus on strategy, storytelling, and growth. When used ethically, AI helps creators stay authentic while still getting amazing results with views and revenue. The proof is real with the channels I own and work with, which have seen incredible success by integrating AI tools into their production workflow, from quicker edits to smarter idea generation, resulting in faster growth and higher earnings. At the same time, AI comes with questions—especially with YouTube’s new “anti-AI policies,” as creators are calling it, creating confusion and worry among creators. I’ll help you navigate those concerns and show how AI isn’t going away, but evolving. We’re going beyond the overused “AI vlog content” trend and instead using AI to optimize video production workflows, from pre-production ideation to editing and distribution, making content creation easier, faster, and more profitable. This is about using AI as a system and a creative partner that amplifies what you already do best while keeping you in control.
2:00 PM
Grand Ballroom 1
2:00 PM
Grand Ballroom 2
3:00 PM
Exhibition Hall
What makes a viewer come back, not just once, but every time you upload? In this session, Dan Norton, Producer for Deep Pocket Monster (the fastest-growing Pokémon card channel with over 1.7-million subscribers) breaks down the storytelling method he and Pat Flynn use to gain millions of returning viewers consistently. From idea to scripting, filming to editing, and across entire video series, this is how they make viewers feel like they can’t miss the next upload, and how you can too. You’ll walk away with a method for planning, filming, and editing compelling story arcs, practical tips to build emotional investment, and techniques to keep viewers watching not just one video, but your entire series.
3:00 PM
Grand Ballroom 1
London Lazerson has been mastering the art of going viral since 2015. He’s directed, produced, and edited thousands of videos, most of which are pretty funny. London took the strategies he learned from his creative director role at one of Utah’s fastest-growing ad agencies to destroy the TikTok game, gaining over 10-million followers and gaining 4-billion views in just two years. London’s newest venture, Final Boss Sour, which he co-founded with the team who incubated Liquid Death and Dollar Shave Club, has become the most viral sour challenge in the world.
3:00 PM
Grand Ballroom 2
The true story of how a YouTube video essay exposed nefarious practices and the creators who fought back by launching a multi-billion dollar class action lawsuit to stop it.
3:50 PM
Grand Ballroom 1
What if your content could grow your channel and change lives? This talk is a deep dive into the power of storytelling from personal vlogs to full-length documentaries and how creators can use their voice to make an impact beyond the algorithm. You’ll learn real-world insights, practical storytelling strategies, and a roadmap for building a body of work that resonates, inspires, and drives change. Jeven Dovey, a creator with over a million subscribers, shares how mastering storytelling transformed his YouTube journey. Along the way, he met filmmaker Jake Viramontez, and together they co-founded SOWN, a nonprofit that empowers filmmakers to tell stories for social good around the world. Whether you’re building a YouTube channel or producing films that matter, this session will challenge you to create with purpose and tell stories that last.
3:50 PM
Grand Ballroom 2
Where creator culture meets the runway. Theorist and Lunar X bring their shoppable catwalk to VidSummit’s mainstage on Thursday, October 9 closing the conference with a live, high-style spectacle hosted by MatPat and Amy Roberts. Built as the official finale inside VidSummit 2025, it’s designed for the industry’s most ambitious builders. Creators in Fashion is co-presented by Lunar X and Theorist, with the finale staged on VidSummit’s main floor for 1,000+ in-person attendees. Expect custom-designed looks, surprise collabs, backstage interviews, and live performances woven between walks plus a commerce layer that makes the runway instantly shoppable via YouTube’s live shopping features and QR-code moments. Last year’s inaugural show proved the appetite: 4M+ VOD views, 120K hours watched, 2M+ social impressions, and 1B+ total reach across creator channels fueling this year’s expansion onto VidSummit’s biggest stage. Among the featured and returning talent are creator-operators like Cassey Ho, The Try Guys, Sydney Morgan, Mia Maples, Tom Robinson, and more showcasing how digital IP becomes real-world fashion. Creators in Fashion 2025 is the intersection of business, fandom, and style where the internet’s most influential creators turn audiences into communities and passion into products. Join us for the closing-night showcase at VidSummit in Dallas.
6:30 PM
Exhibition Hall
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