Forbes’ First-Ever Creator Upfronts To Showcase Those Driving The Creator Economy

For the last two years, Forbes has showcased those driving the creator economy through its Top Creators list, spotlighting the top-earning and most influential digital creators. Now, in partnership with Walmart Creator, Forbes announces its inaugural Creator Upfronts, taking place October 28-29, 2024, in Los Angeles.

The two-day event will convene the world’s top marketers and brands with the most influential voices across the creator economy for the opportunity to foster meaningful conversations, focusing on insights and learnings gleaned from both creators and brand leaders with the goal of working better together moving forward.

Speakers at the Creator Upfronts includes:

· Khaby Lame, Creator & Filmmaker

· Dani Austin, Internet Personality and Founder, Divi

· Tiffany Allison, Content Creator

· Alan Chikin Chow, Creator, Actor, Producer, Comedian, Entrepreneur, and Changemaker

· Lisa Chun, Content Creator

· Justin Flom, Creator, Magician & Algo Hacker

· Jesus Garcia, Creator & Actor

· Jamie Gutfreund, Founder, Creator Vision

· Diana Haussling, SVP, General Manager, Consumer Experience & Growth, Colgate-Palmolive

· Jordan Howlett (Jordan The Stallion), Creator

· Ling & Lamb, Lifestyle Creators

· Savanah Moss, Writer, Director & Actor

· My Nguyen, Creator & Author

· Drea Okeke, Forbes Top Creator, Host & Speaker

· Nicole Parlapiano, CMO, Tubi

· Callie Richards, Content Creator and Business Owner

· Clémentine Tixier, Global Head of Influence, Gymshark

· Faby Torres, CMO, Gap

· Adam W, Forbes & Rolling Stone’s Top Creator, Comedian & Entrepreneur

· Tom Ward, EVP & Chief eCommerce Officer, Walmart U.S.

· Latriece Watkins, EVP & Chief Merchandising Officer, Walmart U.S.

· William White, CMO, Walmart

· Keta Wilson, Creator, Filmmaker & Owner

The Creator Upfronts will provide an unparalleled opportunity for creators, marketers and brand leaders to engage in interactive breakout sessions and learn from one another’s experiences in shaping the future of digital content through dynamic panel discussions and stage presentations. As part of the event, dozens of notable creators will also take the stage to “pitch” to industry leaders and creators, presenting their creative process, how they work with brands, the type of content they make and for which audiences across individual platforms, to help cultivate strong collaboration across both industries.

To coincide with the event, Forbes will unveil its 2024 Top Creators list on October 28, spotlighting 50 of the high-earning, most influential social natives across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and other social platforms.

For more information on the Creator Upfronts, visit: 2024 Forbes Creator Upfronts

For sponsorship requests, please reach out to sponsorships@forbes.com.

Walmart Creator is the Title Sponsor of the 2024 Creator Upfronts. Whalar Group and TikTok are the Supporting Sponsors.