Creator Summit 26

Be part of Wichita’s inaugural creator conference! Hear from local speakers, meet other creators, and gain actionable strategies.
About this Event

Creator Summit 26

Join us on August 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM (doors at 1:30) at the Advanced Learning Library for a brand new kind of event in Wichita!

This is your chance to learn directly from local speakers who will share their tips on growing your social media. Plus, get your questions answered during an interactive Q&A panel.

What we’ll cover

Foundations of Social Media: What Makes a Good Video?
Learn the fundamentals of creating engaging social media content and what makes people stop, watch, and engage.

Building a Personal Brand and Local Community
Explore how to build an authentic online presence, connect with your local audience, and turn your social media into a community.

Monetizing Your Instagram Account
Learn practical strategies for turning your Instagram presence into opportunities to make money and grow your platform.

Meet the speakers

Hope Huelsmann — SOCO Social
Speaker + Panelist

Chris Jackson — @jackstacks.eats
Speaker + Panelist

Jaylee Hennessy — Hennessy Social
Panelist | Social Media • Strategy • Content Creation

Schedule

1:30 PM — Registration & Check-In
Doors open. Meet other attendees, mingle, and get settled in.

2:00 PM — Welcome & Event Kickoff

2:15 PM — Creator Talk #1
Foundations of Social Media: What Makes a Good Video?

2:35 PM — Creator Talk #2
Building a Personal Brand and Local Community

2:55 PM — Creator Talk #3
Monetizing Your Instagram Account

3:05 PM — Intermission

3:15–4:00 PM — Interactive Q&A Panel
Get your questions answered and hear directly from local creators and social media professionals.

4:00–5:00 PM — Networking & Mingling
Stick around, connect with other creators and professionals, and continue the conversation.

Beyond learning, this summit is all about building community. Meet and network with other creators who are just as passionate about creating and growing as you are.

Be part of something fresh and exciting as we kick off this first-ever event focused on connecting and empowering Wichita’s creative voices.