CultureCon returns to New York next month – and it’s bringing a bunch of big stars with it!
Founded by The Creative Collective NYC, the event — which will take place at the Duggal Greenhouse at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8 — aims to empower diverse creators, young professionals and disruptors through a variety of workshops for skill building and interactive activations. Attendees will also have the opportunity to shop with black-owned small businesses and participate in networking opportunities with other creatives.
Major partners for this year’s event include Max, American Express, SheaMoisture, Prime Video and Freevee, Clinique, Google, CÎROC, Bulleit, Seedlip, Patreon, Paramount, Kickstarter, NBCUniversal, Spotify, Walmart, Tubi, Adidas, Ben & Jerry’s, Coca – Cola, Smart Water, LTK, Visible, Dotdash Meredith, Foot Locker, TikTok, Getty Images, Nielsen, #CultureTags, Raedio, NPR, When We All Vote, Tillary, and Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Teyana Taylor, Tinashe, Marsai Martin, Jharrel Jerome and Tamika D. Mallory are among the big names taking center stage throughout the weekend. Other featured talent includes Candiace Dillard Bassett, Kollin Carter, Imani Ellis, De’Arra Taylor, Jayda Cheaves, Terrell Grice, Aaliyah Jay, Shan Boodram, Jessica Rich, Jana Fleishman, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche and Faith Jenkins.
Hot 97’s Deandre Brown (aka The Corporate Baddie) and Miabelle were chosen to host the gathering hosted by Max.
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Apart from the glittering names in attendance, there are several activations and talks that you can’t wait to miss. In the SheaMoisture Networking Lounge, for example, The Creators Circle will serve as a space designed to inspire and support content creators, influencers and artists’ creative journeys.
Prime Video’s Culture Rated is an initiative that champions Black creatives, perspectives and community by amplifying voices and entertainment that speak to the Black experience. This year, Culture Rated will highlight its upcoming film slate, including Jamie Foxx and Jurnee Smollett Burial as well as Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross Candy Cane Lane. Attendees can also stop by the Culture Rated Activation Alley experience to see how it pays tribute to black entertainment.
(LR) Brande Victorian and Sterling K. Brown speak on stage during CultureCon LA 2023 on June 17, 2023.
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Other major companies such as Spotify, Clinique, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Walmart, Patreon and Getty Images will host unique activation and conversation opportunities throughout the weekend. Additionally, this year will see the first Creative Career Job Fair, where attendees can meet recruiters and learn about career opportunities at companies such as Max, Google, Shea Moisture and Kickstarter. COCA-COLA® and Smart Water will serve as official beverage partners.
On both days, CÎROC will host a Golden Hour from 3 to 6 p.m., where ticket holders will be able to enjoy the signature drinks of the company and its Diageo family brands Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and Seedlip Non-Alcoholic Spirits. The two-day event will then conclude with the first Creative Block Party organized by American Express.
In advance of this year’s conference, attendees can register for a chance to attend CultureCon Week. This offer will allow guests to participate in exclusive events and experiences leading up to the big weekend.
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As part of its commitment to creative collaboration, CultureCon has partnered with Foot Locker for a limited-edition capsule collection titled “Big Things Start Small.” The new collection pays tribute to CultureCon’s origin story as the conference has evolved over the years.
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CultureCon New York 2023 takes place October 7-8 at the Duggal Greenhouse at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. More information can be found here.
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