The creator economy is projected to exceed $40 billion in the U.S. and over $200 billion globally in 2026. Additionally, 59% of marketers worldwide plan to increase influencer marketing spending this year. With growth like this, it's essential for marketers to stay in the know.
Want the inside track on all the latest predictions, insights, and innovations in the creator economy? Plan to attend one (or more) of these upcoming events. This list is updated quarterly—be sure to bookmark and check back regularly!
Special thanks to Lia Haberman from the ICYMI newsletter for compiling a comprehensive events list for 2026, which you can check out here.
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Creator Events: April-June 2026
Date | Name | Description | Location | RSVP |
April 14–16 | Adweek Social Media Week | A deep dive into the strategies, tools, and case studies shaping the future of social media marketing. | New York | |
April 16 | Canva Create | Canva’s flagship event featuring keynotes, 60+ expert-led sessions, and live product announcements. | Los Angeles | |
April 18–22 | NAB Show | An immersive conference exploring the convergence of media, entertainment, and the art of storytelling. | Las Vegas, NV | |
April 23–24 | TubeFest | A video-focused gathering bringing together creators and entrepreneurs to share insights on building an audience and a business. | Birmingham, UK | |
April 27–29 | POSSIBLE Marketing Conference | A premier marketing conference connecting brands, agencies, media companies, creatives, and creators. | Miami, FL | |
April 28–30 | Social Media Marketing World | A comprehensive look at organic and paid social, AI-powered marketing, and the broader strategies driving results for brands today. | Anaheim, CA | |
May 5–6 | Meltwater Summit | A conference for communications, social media, and marketing professionals looking to sharpen their PR and strategy skills. | New York | |
May 19–20 | Social Day | The UK’s dedicated social media marketing conference, bringing together practitioners from across the industry. | London, UK | |
May 26–31 | TechWeek Boston | A decentralized tech conference that spans multiple venues and formats across the city. | Boston, MA | |
May 27–29 | SocialWest | Canada’s go-to marketing conference for agencies and brands looking to level up their social strategy. | Calgary, Canada | |
June 1–6 | SXSW London | The UK edition of the iconic innovation conference, bringing together technology, culture, and creativity on a global stage. | London, UK | |
June 1–7 | TechWeek New York | A decentralized tech conference spread across multiple venues and events throughout the city. | New York | |
June 3–4 | Connections 2026 | Salesforce’s marquee event for marketers and commerce leaders, focused on the tools and strategies transforming how brands connect with customers. | Chicago, IL | |
June 22–26 | Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity | The world’s most prestigious advertising festival, celebrating breakthrough creativity, innovation, and effectiveness across marketing and communications. | Cannes, France | |
June 25–27 | VidCon | The annual gathering where creators, fans, industry executives, and brand partners come together to celebrate and shape the future of digital video. | Anaheim, CA |
Don't miss a thing—bookmark this page and check back each quarter for upcoming live events featuring top players in the influencer marketing space.
59% of marketers worldwide plan to increase spending in influencer marketing this year. Are you one of them? Book a call with Later and see how we can help you achieve your 2026 goals.
