About this Event
VOLUME UP SUMMIT 2026
BUSINESS • CREATORS • CULTURE
October 22–23, 2026 | Columbus, Ohio
BUILD IT. OWN IT. SCALE IT.
VOLUME UP Summit is a two-day business and creator economy experience bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, content creators, influencers, creatives and independent artists for education, access, networking and opportunity.
At the center of VOLUME UP is business and ownership.
Whether you're building a company, growing a brand, developing an audience, pursuing a creative career or launching your next idea, VOLUME UP connects you with people, information and resources designed to help you move forward.
DAY 1 — THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
CONNECT • CONVERSATIONS • ACCESS
Day One sets the tone for VOLUME UP with conversations, introductions and relationship-building.
🎤 Featured Panel Discussions
Hear from entrepreneurs, executives, creators and industry leaders through conversations about business, culture, ownership, entrepreneurship and the creator economy.
🔥 Fireside Conversations
Go deeper into the journeys, decisions, successes and lessons behind successful businesses, brands and careers.
🤝 Introductions & Networking
Meet fellow entrepreneurs, creators, executives, artists, brands and professionals from across industries.
🥂 VOLUME UP Welcome Reception
Close Day One with an elevated networking experience designed to create meaningful connections between attendees, speakers, partners and special guests.
DAY 2 — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
LEARN • BUILD • SCALE
Day Two is where we get to work.
Friday is focused on business structure, access to capital and practical learning experiences designed to help attendees build stronger businesses and monetize their ideas, brands, audiences and creativity.
💼 Business Structure & Foundation
Learn how to properly structure your business, protect what you're building and create the foundation needed for growth.
💰 Capital & Funding
Explore access to capital, business credit, traditional and alternative funding, investors and strategies for becoming capital-ready.
📈 Building & Scaling a Business
Understand revenue models, operations, marketing, team building and the systems required to move from an idea to a sustainable company.
📱 Creator Economy & Monetization
Learn how creators and influencers can transform content, audiences and personal brands into businesses, partnerships and multiple revenue streams.
🎬 Film, Content & Intellectual Property
Explore content development, production, financing, distribution, monetization and ownership.
🎵 Independent Artist Business
Understand distribution, ownership, royalties, marketing, brand partnerships and how independent artists can operate as entrepreneurs.
🤖 Technology & AI
Explore how emerging technology and AI are changing business, content creation, marketing and the future of work.
🧠 Masterclasses & Breakout Sessions
Move beyond traditional panels into smaller learning environments where experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals break down real strategies, processes and case studies.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
VOLUME UP is designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, aspiring founders, content creators, influencers, filmmakers, creatives, independent artists, producers, managers, marketing professionals, college students and anyone serious about building something of their own.
Come Thursday to connect and gain access.
Come Friday to learn, build and execute.
Leave VOLUME UP with new information, new relationships and a clearer understanding of how to turn your business, creativity, influence or talent into something you can own and scale.
VOLUME UP SUMMIT 2026
BUSINESS • CREATORS • CULTURE
BUILD IT. OWN IT. SCALE IT.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Maroon Culture Lab, 867 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, United States
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