August 28–30, 2026 · Our Las Vegas host hotel, Las Vegas
Detailed summit schedule & agenda
Friday sets the table, Saturday is the sprint, Sunday sends you home with the relationships. Every pass gets into every track — no session upgrades, no add-on fees. Times are Pacific and hold to within about ten minutes, which for a conference is a miracle.
Pre-Event LMS: Zero-to-One Vault
Unlocks August 1, 2026Pre-summit digital curriculum so nobody spends day one catching up.
- API onboarding + core setup walkthroughs
- CRM setup for teams and small studios
- AI media workflow baselines (pre-summit assessment)
Saturday's four parallel tracks
Between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM the building runs four things at once. Move freely between them — nothing is ticketed separately.
The Learner Program
Four deep-dive masterclasses: AI Core Essentials, Vibecoding apps and SaaS, AI audio production and sound design, and AI merch and monetization with the miniature fashion show.
- — 4 masterclasses, 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- — Live workflow demos and real case studies
- — Monetization roundtable + merch runway
The Builder Program
A day-long, two-track hackathon. The Audio-Video track builds a creative media piece from a supplied theme and assets; the App-Web track ships a functional website or SaaS product.
- — Prompts, assets, and compute credits at 10:00 AM
- — Two sprints with mentor check-ins
- — Stage pitches, live judging, cash prizes
Interview Me TV
A flagship studio room capturing professional interviews from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM — 32 slots at 15 minutes each, distributed to sponsors, vendors, and creative participants.
- — Full crew: host, camera, audio, producer
- — QR + tablet intake in the waiting area
- — Edited segments distributed after the summit
The Exhibit Hall
An active marketplace open all day: booths, demos, and buying conversations between sessions, at lunch, and through the evening programming.
- — 10x10 booths with power and Wi-Fi
- — Foyer tables open from 8:00 AM
- — Peak traffic at breakfast, lunch, and showcase
Friday, August 28
VIP Foundations — arrivals, badges, and the first handshake
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM
VIP, Speaker, Sponsor & Vendor Registration
Registration desks open in the main foyer at our Las Vegas host hotel. QR badge scan, swag pickup, booth keys for vendors, and your printed floor map for the weekend.
- 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Welcome Cocktail Hour & Network Dinner
VIPAn intimate, relaxed evening built for high-value introductions before the summit floor opens. Founders, speakers, sponsors, and vendors in one room, no panels, no pitch decks.
Saturday, August 29
The Core Summit — four parallel tracks running all day
- 8:00 – 8:45 AM
General Check-In & Breakfast Networking
Continental breakfast in the main foyer. Foyer exhibit tables open early so you can walk the floor before the first session.
- 8:45 – 9:30 AM
Summit Kickoff & Opening Keynote
KeynoteOpening remarks followed by the keynote: “AI Filmmaking: How It Started And How It's Going.” VIP passes get front-row seating.
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Interview Me TV — Flagship Studio (all day)
A working broadcast studio running continuously: 32 professional interview slots, 15 minutes each, split across sponsors, vendors, and creative participants. Scan the QR code in the waiting area to complete your pre-interview details on-site — footage is edited and distributed after the summit.
- 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Masterclass 1 & Hackathon Kickoff
Two rooms, two outcomes. Every in person pass gets into either one.
LearnerMasterclass HallAI Core Essentials for Mediamakers
The current AI media landscape, foundational concepts, prompt engineering, live workflow demos, and real-world case studies.
BuilderHackathon ArenaHackathon Kickoff & Prompt Release
Prompts, assets, and compute credits drop for both tracks — Audio-Video (build a creative media piece) and App-Web (ship a working site or SaaS). Ideation and design sprint runs to noon.
- 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Masterclass 2 & Build Sprint
Short, high-energy session in the hall while the arena keeps building.
LearnerMasterclass HallVibecoding Your App & SaaS Dreams to Reality
Scaffold, prototype, and ship products without traditional coding — including live platform demonstrations and a monetization roundtable.
BuilderHackathon ArenaIdeation & Initial Design Sprint
Teams lock scope, storyboard, and set up their pipelines before the working lunch.
- 12:15 – 1:15 PM
Network Lunch & Sponsor Exhibits
Lunch served in the Main Hall with the Exhibit Hall in full swing. Hackathon teams take a working lunch in the arena.
- 1:15 – 2:45 PM
Masterclass 3 & Production Sprint 1
Mentors circulate the arena; the hall goes deep on sound.
LearnerMasterclass HallAI Audio Production & Sound Design
Advanced techniques for editing, generating, and enhancing audio for podcasts, video, and music.
BuilderHackathon ArenaDevelopment Sprint 1 & Mentor Check-In
First full build block, with a 2:00 PM check-in where mentors review progress and unblock teams.
- 3:00 – 4:15 PM
Masterclass 4 & Production Sprint 2
The floor gets loud — merch on the runway, code on the clock.
LearnerMasterclass HallAI Merch, Monetization & Miniature Fashion Show
AI for product design, branding, and sales automation — capped by a miniature fashion show where creators walk their AI-designed and AI-assisted handmade merch and break down how it was produced.
BuilderHackathon ArenaDevelopment Sprint 2 & Refinement
Second build block with a 4:00 PM refinement check-in before final polish.
- 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Final Polish, Submission & Presentation Prep
BuilderTeams render, package, and submit their projects, then take a short break to prep their stage presentation.
- 6:15 – 7:00 PM
Curated Media Showcase
Pre-submitted and juried short films, trailers, music videos, and commercial work from the community. Three minutes or less, no live Q&A, rapid-fire pacing — including standout projects from across the community.
- 7:00 – 7:40 PM
Hackathon Presentations & Pitches
BuilderTeams take the stage: video screenings from the Audio-Video track and live SaaS and web app pitches from the App-Web track.
- 7:40 – 8:00 PM
Awards & Wrap-Up Ceremony
Audience and judges vote live. Cash prizes, platform credits, professional services, and merch handed out on stage.
- 8:30 – 11:30 PM
Victory After-Party & Celebration
Informal networking, food, drinks, and direct access to the featured creators, winners, and speakers.
Sunday, August 30
Sunrise & Departure — solidify the relationships before you fly
- 6:00 – 7:30 AM
Creators & Makers Sunrise Walk
Meet at Charlie Frias Park at 6:00 AM to catch the 6:10 AM sunrise. A safe, scenic, casual walk — the best conversations of the weekend usually happen here.
- 7:30 – 8:00 AM
Post-Walk Breakfast Spread
We host a casual breakfast in the park: donuts, coffee, fresh fruit, and breakfast burritos.
- 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Pack, Freshen Up & Hotel Checkout
Head back to our Las Vegas host hotel to pack and complete hotel checkout by 11:00 AM. Late checkout requests go through the front desk.
Seats are capped
The masterclass hall and hackathon arena both cap by room size, the Interview Me TV studio has 32 slots for the whole day, and VIP is limited to eighty passes total.
Secure your creative spot