The Creator & Podcast Events You Need to Know About This Week
From podcasting conferences in the US to creator summits in India, major awards deadlines and a global gathering of digital storytellers in Kazakhstan, the creator economy is having a busy week.
If you're a podcaster, content creator, media professional, publisher or simply interested in where the industry is heading, here are the events, workshops and awards worth having on your radar this week.
Empowered Podcasting Conference
Date: 21–23 August
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
About: A three-day gathering for podcasters, creators and creative entrepreneurs, with workshops and sessions covering podcast launches, marketing, content development, audience growth and monetisation. With a strong focus on practical learning and community, it is one of the most substantial dedicated podcasting events taking place this week.
Check out the event: Explore the Empowered Podcasting Conference
UP Creators Summit & Awards 2026
Date: 19–20 August
Location: Varanasi, India
About: The UP Creators Summit brings together established and emerging digital creators for conversations around storytelling, content creation and the evolving creator economy. The two-day event also includes the UP Creators Awards, recognising creators who are using digital platforms to shape culture and tell stories in new ways.
Check out the event: Explore the UP Creators Summit & Awards
One Voice Conference USA
Date: 20–23 August
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA + Online
About: One Voice is a major international gathering for voiceover and spoken-word professionals, combining workshops, panels, training and networking. Its focus on voice, performance and audio storytelling makes it relevant to podcasters, audiobook creators, narrators and other creators working with spoken-word media.
Check out the event: Explore One Voice Conference USA
Travel Massive Asia Conference
Date: 21–22 August
Location: Da Nang, Vietnam
About: A global gathering of travel creators, marketers and digital storytellers featuring panels, workshops, creator masterclasses and networking. The event offers a broader look at how creators are building businesses around storytelling, content and community — particularly across travel and lifestyle media.
Check out the event: Explore Travel Massive Asia Conference
The Bitchuation Room LIVE
Date: 20 August
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
About: Journalist, comedian and podcaster Francesca Fiorentini brings The Bitchuation Room to the stage for a live recording. The event is a great example of the growing crossover between podcasting, journalism, comedy and live entertainment — and how creators are turning digital audiences into real-world experiences.
Check out the event: Explore The Bitchuation Room LIVE
