Philly's 4th Annual Creator Fest

Philly Creator Fest connects creators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for bold ideas, real opportunities, and meaningful connections. Your next opportunity could be in the room.You’ve been creating. Building. Posting. Pitching. Figuring it out as you go. Now it’s time to get in the room. Philly Creator Fest 2026 is a one-day gathering for creators, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, storytellers, media professionals, brand builders, and creative professionals who are ready to turn ideas into opportunities. Presented by SunKissed Group x the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Creator Fest is designed to connect Philadelphia’s creative community with the conversations, people, resources, and opportunities that can help move their work forward. And no—we’re not bringing you together just to sit through eight hours of panels. Come ready to participate. Throughout the day, you’ll move between candid main-stage conversations, interactive workshops, creator-focused breakout sessions, networking experiences, and opportunities to connect directly with people working across media, business, culture, entertainment, and the creator economy. Expect conversations about the things creators actually want to know: How do I get paid for my work? How do I build a brand people remember? How do I turn content into a business? How do I find opportunities when I don’t already have the connections? How do I pitch myself without feeling like I’m begging for a seat at someone else’s table? And what does it really take to build something sustainable? We’re creating a space where those conversations can happen openly. What you’ll find at Creator Fest Real conversations. Less polished conference talk. More useful information about building, creating, marketing, monetizing, collaborating, and navigating the industry. Hands-on learning. Participate in workshops and breakout experiences designed to give you ideas and strategies you can actually use after the event. Access to new people. Meet creators, founders, media professionals, entrepreneurs, brands, community leaders, and potential collaborators from across Philadelphia and beyond. Opportunities to be discovered. Creator Fest is intentionally designed to create more visibility for the people in the room—not just the people on the stage. A stronger creative network. Because sometimes the opportunity isn’t the person you came to meet. It’s the person sitting next to you. Who should be in the room? Creator Fest is for you if you’re a: Creator or influencer Filmmaker, photographer, or storyteller Entrepreneur or small business owner Marketing, communications, or media professional Creative freelancer Artist or cultural producer Aspiring creator trying to figure out where to begin Brand or organization looking to connect with Philadelphia’s creative community You do not need a huge following. You do not need to be famous. And you definitely do not need to have everything figured out. Bring your ideas. Bring your questions. Bring your business cards—or your QR code, because it is 2026. Most importantly, bring your willingness to introduce yourself. This is about more than networking. We want you to leave Creator Fest with something you did not have when you walked in. A new strategy. A potential collaborator. A resource. A contact. A clearer direction. A business opportunity. Or maybe one conversation that changes what you do next. Philadelphia is full of creative talent. It’s time we got to know each other. Join us at Philly Creator Fest 2026 and get in the room.