GrindCon Weekend 2026 | The Creator's Conference · Oct 24–25

What Is GrindCon

Built for the people
building what's next.

GrindCon brings creators, founders, artists, entrepreneurs and industry into one room to talk about the part behind the work: the money, the business, the audience, the strategy, the ownership, the relationships, the next move — across music, media, content, film, streaming, entrepreneurship and the wider creative economy.

You don't have to fit one box
to belong here.

The Programming

What's happening
inside GrindCon.

Programming

Big Conversations

Ideas and conversations shaping the creator economy.

Programming

Creator Office Hours

Direct access — plus mentorship with top professionals across the creator, business, media and music industries.

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Creative Business

Money. Pricing. Funding. Revenue. Ownership.

Programming

Content + Media

Audience. Storytelling. Platforms. Monetization.

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Music + Entertainment

Artists. Producers. Managers. A&R. Publishing. Distribution.

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Brand Building

Positioning. Partnerships. Marketing. Campaigns.

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Entrepreneurship

Building something from the idea forward.

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Creative Wellness

How to keep building without burning yourself out.

Programming

Activations

Interactive experiences from GrindCon partners.

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Live Performances

Artists take the GrindCon stage — the acts the people voted in.

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Fireside Conversation

One standout voice shaping culture, business and entertainment.

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Networking + Community

Meet people worth keeping in your phone.

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Content Studio

Get pro photos and content for your brand, on-site.

Programming

Giveaways & Gifting

Surprises, gift bags and prizes throughout the day.

Passes · GrindCon 2026

Step into a
new era.

Two days · Pick your pass · Or do the whole weekend

Best Value · Save $25

24·25

Oct 24 + 25

Weekend Bundle

Both days — save $25

$150

Both days — save $25

Creator Camp — Sat, Oct 24 at The Record Co.

GrindCon Conference — Sun, Oct 25

Live studio sessions with top producers & songwriters

A&R session with Aaron Hunter (UnitedMasters) + more A&Rs

Every panel & fireside on conference day

Creator Office Hours — 1-on-1 mentor time

The networking mixer with industry & creatives

Sponsor & vendor floor access

Priority entry both days

Entry to the weekend meetup

Get Weekend Bundle →

25

Sunday · Oct 25

Conference GA

One full day — Sunday

$100

One full day — Sunday

Every panel & fireside with industry leaders

Real talk on money, ownership, media, music, tech & building

Creator Office Hours — 1-on-1 mentor time

Networking mixer with founders, creatives & decision-makers

Sponsor & vendor floor with brand activations

Entry to the weekend meetup

Get Conference →

24

Saturday · Oct 24

Creator Camp GA

A full day of creating — The Record Co.

$75

A full day of creating — The Record Co.

Live studio sessions with top producers & songwriters

A&R session with Aaron Hunter (UnitedMasters)

Additional A&Rs in the room

A special guest

Hands-on workshops & real feedback on your work

8 hours of access — come through when it works

Entry to the weekend meetup

Get Creator Camp →

×4

Sunday · Oct 25

Crew of Four

Four conference passes — move as a unit

$350

Four conference passes — move as a unit

4 full Conference passes for Sun, Oct 25

Reserved group seating — sit together

Every panel, fireside & Creator Office Hours

Networking mixer + sponsor/vendor floor

Weekend meetup entry for all four

Get Crew of Four →

ID

Saturday · Oct 24

Student · Creator Camp

Student rate — The Record Co.

$25

Student rate — The Record Co.

Full access to Creator Camp — Sat, Oct 24 at The Record Co.

Live studio sessions with producers, songwriters & artists

A&R session with Aaron Hunter (UnitedMasters)

Additional A&R & industry pros in the room

Producer cook-ups, writing & collaborative studio sessions

Hands-on workshops with real feedback

Networking with artists, producers, creators & industry

Entry to the GrindCon Weekend meetup

Valid .edu email + student ID required · limited availability

Get Student — Creator Camp →

ID

Sunday · Oct 25

Student · Conference

Student rate — ICA Boston

$25

Student rate — ICA Boston

Full access to the Conference — Sun, Oct 25 at ICA Boston

Every panel & fireside conversation

Money, ownership, music, media, tech, branding & building

Creator Office Hours — 1-on-1 mentor time

Networking with founders, creators & industry pros

Sponsor & vendor floor + brand activations

Live performances & experiences throughout the day

Entry to the GrindCon Weekend meetup

Valid .edu email + student ID required · limited availability

Get Student — Conference →

Final weekend-pass options confirmed closer to the date. Creator Camp may require separate registration/application.

The Lineup

Who's in the room?

The 2026 GrindCon Weekend lineup is being confirmed now — speakers, artists and industry across the creator economy. Announcements dropping soon.

Speakers & Lineup
Announced Soon

Get Announcements First

This Room Has History

Started in Boston.
Built to travel.

2019

Founded

Multi-City

Boston · NYC · LA

45+

Speakers

City of Boston

Official recognition

Companies Represented at GrindCon

Partners

Built with partners who
believe in the culture.

2026 Partners

Become a Partner

Who It's For

Creators don't all
look the same.

Content CreatorsFoundersArtistsFilmmakersProducersEntrepreneursDesignersStorytellersMedia ProsStreamersSongwritersCreative StrategistsBrand BuildersPhotographersCreative Entrepreneurs

If you're building, you belong
in the conversation.

Be Part Of It

There's a place for
you at GrindCon.

Show up to GrindCon Weekend in a bigger way — bring your brand, your voice, your business or your community. Pick your lane and we'll take it from there.