VidSummit 2026 is bringing video creators, marketers, brands, agencies and digital entrepreneurs together in Irving, Texas, as the three-day creator economy event reaches its final day on October 1.
The event is taking place at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas from September 29 through October 1, giving attendees a chance to learn from industry professionals, connect with other creators and explore new ways to build an audience online.
What to Know About VidSummit 2026
The October 1 portion of VidSummit is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Irving Convention Center.
VidSummit describes itself as an event built for creators, with programming focused on the business side of online video. Topics include audience growth, content strategy, branding and monetization.
The conference has become a gathering point for people working across the digital video industry, from established creators to marketers and businesses looking to understand the creator economy.
A Look Inside the Creator Economy
Online video has developed into a major business for creators who build audiences on platforms such as YouTube and other social media services.
VidSummit puts that business side of content creation front and center. Instead of focusing only on making videos, sessions and discussions cover the strategies behind growing an audience and turning digital attention into long-term opportunities.
That includes topics such as content planning, personal branding, audience relationships and different approaches to monetizing online content.
Creators and Industry Experts Take the Stage
The 2026 event features speakers from across the creator and digital media industries.
Among the names connected with this year’s program are Caleb Hammer, HopeScope, LegalEagle, Nick Nimmin, Monica Khan and Jon Youshaei. The event also includes panels, discussions, workshops and networking opportunities.
Monica Khan, founder and CEO of Creator Revolution, is scheduled to discuss the long-term business side of being a creator. Her session focuses on building creator businesses that can continue growing beyond short-term audience numbers.
Why VidSummit Matters for Online Creators
For many creators, building an audience is only the beginning.
A large following can open doors to sponsorships, products, memberships, live events and other business opportunities. VidSummit gives creators a place to discuss those possibilities while learning from people who have worked inside major digital platforms and creator-focused companies.
The event also provides opportunities for creators to meet marketers, agencies and brands in person, creating connections that can extend beyond the conference.
More Than Just Another Creator Conference
VidSummit’s organizers position the event as a behind-the-scenes look at what drives audience growth and long-term success in digital video.
The Irving Convention Center is expected to be filled with creators and industry professionals throughout the event. Irving’s tourism organization describes the gathering as a chance for attendees to exchange ideas, build connections and find potential collaborators.
The event is also part of a larger shift in entertainment and marketing, as creators increasingly operate their channels as full-fledged businesses.
VidSummit Wraps Up October 1
VidSummit 2026 concludes Thursday, October 1, in Irving.
The final day gives attendees one more opportunity to take part in sessions, connect with fellow creators and explore ideas surrounding the future of online video.
With thousands of creators, marketers and digital entrepreneurs gathering in the Dallas area, VidSummit is putting the creator economy in the spotlight as another generation of online personalities continues turning video audiences into businesses.