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EXPERIENCE

Make.

monetize.

multiply.

Helping creatives turn ideas into income

May 14–15, 2026

Seattle WA

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2 DAYS
3 TRACKS
20+ sessions
On-site studios
CREATIVE EXPO

WHY THIS SUMMIT EXISTS

MORE THAN A CONFERENCE. A CATALYST.

Cre8te Summit is designed to help you move from ideas to execution. You’ll gain clarity, practical skills, and real connections that extend far beyond the event.

MAKE

Real workflows, real case studies, and practical lessons you can apply.

MAKE

Real workflows, real case studies, and practical lessons you can apply.

MONETIZE

Proven strategies to help you turn your work into revenue.

MONETIZE

Proven strategies to help you turn your work into revenue.

MULTIPLY

Repeatable systems to scale your output and impact.

MULTIPLY

Repeatable systems to scale your output and impact.

where CREATORS & CREATIVES coexist

Creatives build the work. Creators build a community around it. Learn how to do both, with real strategies for pricing, packaging offers, partnerships, and distribution.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

LEARN FROM PEOPLE

DOING THE WORK

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Darek Mazzone

Dee Speed

MeShae' Prophet

Tuma Basa

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THE EXPERIENCE

WHAT TO EXPECT

Fireside Chats
Unfiltered conversations with people doing the work, with less theory and more behind-the-scenes lessons.
Studio Labs
Bring your project. Build in the room. Get guided support as you create, edit, and refine.
Live Demos
Watch the full workflow, including tools, clicks, and decisions, so you can replicate it step by step.
Workshops
Hands-on, practitioner-led sessions covering frameworks, tools, and usable processes.
Creative Expo
A showcase of creators, brands, and products where you can discover talent, shop ideas, and spark collaborations.
Breakouts Groups
Intimate sessions for real-time feedback, problem-solving, and shared tactics you can use immediately.
Deal Table
Make real connections and real moves through collabs, opportunities, clients, sponsors, and partnerships.
Office Hours
Direct access to experts for quick audits, strategy fixes, and next-step clarity on your work.

Fireside Chats

Unfiltered conversations with people doing the work, with less theory and more behind-the-scenes lessons.

Studio Labs

Bring your project. Build in the room. Get guided support as you create, edit, and refine.

Live Demos

Watch the full workflow, including tools, clicks, and decisions, so you can replicate it step by step.

Workshops

Hands-on, practitioner-led sessions covering frameworks, tools, and usable processes.

Creative Expo

A showcase of creators, brands, and products where you can discover talent, shop ideas, and spark collaborations.

Breakouts Groups

Intimate sessions for real-time feedback, problem-solving, and shared tactics you can use immediately.

Deal Table

Make real connections and real moves through collabs, opportunities, clients, sponsors, and partnerships.

Office Hours

Direct access to experts for quick audits, strategy fixes, and next-step clarity on your work.

3 DAYS
4 TRACKS
20+ sessions
On-site studios
CREATIVE EXPO

THE EXPERIENCE

A 2-DAY IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

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WHO IT’S FOR

For movers and makers ready to turn creativity into earnings and impact.

Cre8te Summit brings together the builders shaping how ideas become products, brands, and businesses.

Creatives
Designers, writers, artists, filmmakers, and independent creatives who want to sharpen their craft and build work with real impact.
Creators
Content creators and entrepreneurs focused on turning output into audience, influence, and income through repeatable systems.
Service Providers
Producers, editors, strategists, developers, and operators who help creators execute, scale, and deliver at a high level.
Platforms
Teams and companies building the tools, tech, and infrastructure that power the creator economy and creative production.
Funders/Investors
People looking to back talent, IP, and scalable creative businesses, and meet builders with momentum.
Consultants & Coaches
Program leaders and educators running communities, schools, or learning initiatives, focused on engagement and outcomes.

Creatives

Designers, writers, artists, filmmakers, and independent creatives who want to sharpen their craft and build work with real impact.

Creators

Content creators and entrepreneurs focused on turning output into audience, influence, and income through repeatable systems.

Service Providers

Producers, editors, strategists, developers, and operators who help creators execute, scale, and deliver at a high level.

Platforms

Teams and companies building the tools, tech, and infrastructure that power the creator economy and creative production.

Funders/Investors

People looking to back talent, IP, and scalable creative businesses, and meet builders with momentum.

Consultants & Coaches

Program leaders and educators running communities, schools, or learning initiatives, focused on engagement and outcomes.

TICKETS

SAVE YOUR SEAT

Don’t miss your chance to be in the room where ideas turn into action. Secure your ticket before spaces fill up.

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EXPO

$125

$175

The EXPO pass give you all-access to the entire Expo (20th floor) at the Cre8te Summit. This is the perfect place to learn about platforms, services, and playbooks for being a better creator.

What's included

EXPO

$125

$175

The EXPO pass give you all-access to the entire Expo (20th floor) at the Cre8te Summit. This is the perfect place to learn about platforms, services, and playbooks for being a better creator.

What's included

SUMMIT

$299

$399

The SUMMIT pass give you access to the entire summit. This is the perfect pass for creatives + creators who want to skill up in small room tech talks, presentations, workshops, and live experiences.

What's included

SUMMIT

$299

$399

The SUMMIT pass give you access to the entire summit. This is the perfect pass for creatives + creators who want to skill up in small room tech talks, presentations, workshops, and live experiences.

What's included

EXECUTIVE

$599

$699

The EXECUTIVE pass is the VIP ticket to the summit. This level provides priority seating in all sessions and exclusive opportunities to network with speakers and sponsors.

What's included

EXECUTIVE

$599

$699

The EXECUTIVE pass is the VIP ticket to the summit. This level provides priority seating in all sessions and exclusive opportunities to network with speakers and sponsors.

What's included

APPLY FOR A TICKET GRANT

We want this summit to be accessible to everyone in our community. We're giving away a select number of Expo Passes ( a $175 value). This program is designed for emerging creatives, creators, students, and career switchers seeking apprenticeship, knowledge, exposure, workshops, and workforce connections. If you're not already connected through one of our community partners, submit your name in the form to be considered.

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People like you fund every grant ticket we give awayEvery grant ticket we give away is funded by people like you. Cre8te Summit is an activation of The Union (powered by PACE) a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your donation directly funds Workforce passes and infrastructure for emerging creatives who couldn't otherwise be in the room.

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Sponsors & partners

Presenting Partner

Title Partners

Community and Media Partners

THE VENUE

The Cre8te Summit takes place in the heart of downtown Seattle. The multi-floor venue is designed for comfort, creativity, and connection. Easy to access, well-equipped, and built to support a multi-day summit experience.

May 14–15, 2026

The Union @ 1201 Tower

1201 Third Ave, Seattle, WA

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LEGAL: Inclusive, harassment‑free space. By attending, you consent to photography & recording. Tickets are non‑refundable.

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