Program

2026 Philadelphia Creators Summit

March 20, 2026

Philly creators shaping the future of news, this is your room. Build audience, learn revenue strategies, and learn from other creators.

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism’s Philadelphia Creators Summit is where the next era of news and storytelling takes shape. Join us at the Quorum in Philadelphia on Friday, April 24 at 9 a.m.

This is a room for creators who are already moving culture and informing their communities, but are ready to build something stronger, more sustainable, and more profitable. If you are creating content that speaks to real people, real issues, and real experiences, you belong here.

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Across the region, a new wave of creators is changing how news works. You are building trust where traditional outlets have lost it. You are reaching audiences others cannot reach. You are telling stories that matter. This summit is designed to support that power and help you grow it into a lasting business and network.

This is not a passive conference. It is a working space for creators who want clarity, strategy, and connection.

Throughout the day, you will engage in sessions focused on:

• Building trust with your audience while staying true to your voice and values
• Growing your platform with intention across social and emerging channels
• Turning your content into revenue through partnerships, sponsorships, and products
• Navigating collaborations with clear expectations around ownership, credit, and pay
• Using AI and tools to work smarter without losing your perspective or integrity
• Strengthening your positioning so you can charge what your work is worth

You will also be in the room with other creators who are serious about their growth. These are people who are building audiences, testing ideas, making money, and looking for aligned collaborators. The connections you make here are as important as the information you gain.

This summit is for creators who are ready to move from posting to building, from one off deals to real strategy, and from working alone to working in aligned partnerships.

If you are shaping what news looks like in your community, this is where you need to be.

The Philadelphia Creator Summit is the kick-off event of the News Creator Summit Series, a national event series that will bring together news creators and news organizations to identify opportunities for collaboration and share insights and best practices. The News Creator Summit Series is supported by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism and the Google News Initiative.