September 1st 2023.
CultureCon, the ultimate creative homecoming for people of color, is back in the Big Apple - and the star studded line up is giving. Thanks to The Creative Collective NYC, CultureCon 2023 is taking it up a notch with a first-ever job fair and block party.
The two-day conference will provide a range of skill-building workshops, engaging activations, and endless networking opportunities. To kick off the grand celebration, DeAndre Brown - AKA The Corporate Baddie - and Hot 97’s Miabelle have been tapped to co-host the highly-anticipated event on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, October 8 in New York City.
Presented by Max, CultureCon is proud to announce major partners like American Express, SheaMoisture, Prime Video and Freevee, Clinique, Google, CÎROC, Bulleit, Seedlip, Patreon, Paramount+, Kickstarter, Brooklyn Navy Yard, and more. To build up to the big weekend, ticket giveaways, student ambassador calls, and more have been announced.
CultureCon Week is a chance to attend five days of non-stop programming with exclusive events and experiences before the weekend. Workshop topics will include marketing, team building, finance and investing tips. Past CultureCon speakers include Tracee Ellis Ross, Will Smith, Spike Lee, John Legend, Regina King, Lena Waithe, Keke Palmer, Sanaa Lathan, and more.
The Creative Career Job Fair is a great opportunity to meet with recruiters and learn about career opportunities in real time. Max, Walmart, Shea Moisture, Amazon Studios, Clinique, NBCUniversal, Google, and Kickstarter are all confirmed to be in attendance.
To close out the weekend, CultureCon will be hosting its first Creative Block Party.
Spotify wants to give aspiring podcasters the chance to elevate their narrative at their Podcast Pitch Contest. The grand prize includes the production of the winner’s pilot episode at the Spotify Studio in Brooklyn, along with mentorship from a seasoned producer. The top three finalists will present their talents and inspirations onstage, and the winner will be announced after the session. Applications close on September 15th - click here to apply.
Tickets are now available for purchase. General Admission Weekend Pass: $225; General Admission Saturday Pass: $150; General Admission Sunday Pass: $75. VIP tickets are sold out, but students can apply for free tickets while supplies last. For more information and to register for tickets, visit www.theccnyc.com/culturecon.
CultureCon is a great way to empower diverse creatives, young professionals, and entrepreneurs. Get ready for an unforgettable experience this October!
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