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GRINDCON 2026: A NEW ERA 🔥Two days. Two experiences. One weekend built for creators, artists, and entrepreneurs ready for what's next.
GrindCon returns for its 8th year, bringing together creators, artists, entrepreneurs, industry executives, and creative professionals for a weekend of education, collaboration, networking, and real opportunities.
More than a conference, GrindCon is an experience designed to connect culture with business, ownership, and access.
🥂 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23\
GRINDCON WELCOME PARTY\
📍 Hue Boston\
⏰ 9 PM
Kick off GrindCon weekend with music, networking, and an opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, creatives, and industry professionals before the main events begin.
🎙️ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24\
CREATOR CAMP\
📍 Do Over Don't Studios | Quincy, MA\
⏰ 2 PM – 10 PM
An immersive, hands-on studio experience for artists, producers, songwriters, and music creatives ready to create and collaborate.
WHAT TO EXPECT:\
• Collaborative recording and songwriting sessions\
• Producer cook-ups\
• Access to working studios and creative professionals\
• A&R listening and industry conversations\
• Networking and opportunities to build meaningful connections
FEATURED INDUSTRY TALENT:\
Gio Dee — Creator Camp Lead\
AKACHI — 2× Grammy-Nominated, Multi-Platinum Producer\
Aaron Hunter — Director of A&R, UnitedMasters
⚠️ LIMITED CAPACITY: Studio space is limited. Advance tickets are strongly encouraged.
🚀 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25\
THE GRINDCON CONFERENCE\
📍 Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA Boston)\
⏰ Doors open at 12pm
Event starts 12:40 PM – 9 PM
An immersive conference experience bringing together creators, entrepreneurs, artists, industry leaders, and decision-makers to explore the business behind creativity.
WHAT TO EXPECT:\
• Four industry panels covering monetization, AI, creative business, and the evolving music industry\
• Featured fireside conversation\
• Creator Office Hours with industry professionals\
• Creative wellness workshop\
• Interactive brand activations\
• Live performances and networking experiences\
• Opportunities to connect with founders, executives, and creative professionals
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Creators, artists, producers, entrepreneurs, founders, filmmakers, photographers, designers, marketers, and anyone building a career or business in the creative economy.
Whether you're just getting started or scaling what you've already built, GrindCon is designed to provide the knowledge, community, and connections to help you move forward.
🎟️ IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION
• Creator Camp and the GrindCon Conference are separately ticketed experiences.\
• Please purchase a ticket for the specific experience you plan to attend.\
• Creator Camp has limited capacity.\
• Creator Office Hours are subject to availability and do not guarantee a private session.\
• Additional event details and updates will be shared with ticket holders.
A NEW ERA STARTS HERE.
Get your ticket. Get in the room.
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Event venue
Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Dr, Boston, United States
Tickets
USD 28.49
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