The creator economy is projected to exceed $40 billion in the U.S. and over $200 billion globally in 2026. Additionally, 59% of marketers worldwide plan to increase influencer marketing spending this year. With growth like this, it's essential for marketers to stay in the know.
Want the inside track on all the latest predictions, insights, and innovations in the creator economy? Plan to attend one (or more) of these upcoming events. This list is updated quarterly—be sure to bookmark and check back regularly!
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Upcoming Events: January-March 2026
Date | Name | Description | Location | Free / Paid | RSVP |
Jan 6-9 | CES | See the latest innovations across AI, entertainment, health, and more at this annual Las Vegas tech event. | Las Vegas, NV | Paid | |
Jan 9-11 | 1 Billion Followers Summit | Content creator expo for Creators, experts, operators and entrepreneurs come together for this exciting Dubai expo. | Dubai, UAE | Paid | |
Jan 13-14 | Creator Economy Live West | This event puts the focus on ROI, community-building, and elevating your brand's influencer marketing strategy. | Las Vegas, NV | Paid | |
Feb 1-3 | IAB 2026 Annual Leadership Meeting | Explore actionable, real-world AI applications for media, marketing, and ROI measurement in this immersive 3-day event. | Palm Springs, CA | Paid | |
Feb 13 | EMARKETER Creator Trends Summit | Not able to attend a live creator economy event? Get insights on creator spend, CTV ads, ecommerce and more at this free online summit. | Online | Free | |
Feb 23-25 | 2026 ANA Creator Marketing Conference | Presented by Pinterest, this event caters to the top brands, agencies, and platforms catering to the creator economy. | Las Vegas, NV | Paid | |
Feb 25 | Marketing Brew's The Art & Science of AI in Marketing | Stay up to date with this in-depth marketing event led by top players in the AI industry. | New York | Paid | |
Feb 26 | SoCom | Escape the cold with this SoCal conference focused on social commerce. | Venice Beach, CA | Paid | |
Feb 26-27 | New Media Summit | Get creator economy perspectives tailored to founders, creators, journalists, and marketers. | Austin, TX | Paid | |
March 9-11 | Ragan's Social Media Conference | Social media managers, strategists, and leaders across multiple sectors converge on Orlando for this annual event. | Orlando, FL | Paid | |
March 12-18 | SXSW: South by Southwest | See and be seen at this innovation conference spanning tech, marketing, creator economy, culture, music, and more. | Austin, TX | Paid | |
March 19-20 | Social Fresh | Keep the focus on all things social at this two-day marketing conference. | New York | Paid |
Don't miss a thing—bookmark this page and check back each quarter for upcoming live events featuring top players in the influencer marketing space.
59% of marketers worldwide plan to increase spending in influencer marketing this year. Are you one of them? Book a call with Later and see how we can help you achieve your 2026 goals.
