CreatorCon Brings Creator Business Conference to Detroit
The two-day November event at Huntington Place added CreatorCon Kids for children 17 and younger.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Special Interest
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CreatorCon 2026 is a two-day conference in downtown Detroit focused on turning creative ideas into businesses, held November 13 to 14 at Huntington Place. The event featured workshops and networking on marketing, sales, technology and brand building, along with speakers David Shands, Nicky Saunders and Alicia Lyttle.
Why it matters
The conference expands options for Detroit-area creators seeking practical business training and professional connections. Its introduction of a program for young people signals an effort to reach creators earlier in life.
Organizers reported 1,100 attendees in 2025 and expected more than 1,500 for 2026, a projected increase of about 36 percent. The final 2026 attendance and CreatorCon Kids participation were not reported.
The players
Robert Courtney
Robert Courtney is the founder of CreatorCon and has worked as an entrepreneur for 15 years.
CreatorCon
CreatorCon is a conference that helps creative people turn their ideas into businesses through workshops and networking.
The details
Sessions covered podcasting, marketing, public speaking, AI and investing through workshops, networking opportunities and speaker discussions. Founder Robert Courtney, an entrepreneur for 15 years, introduced CreatorCon Kids for children 17 and younger.
Timeline
CreatorCon 2025 drew 1,100 attendees.
CreatorCon 2026 began on November 13, 2026.
CreatorCon 2026 concluded on November 14, 2026.
Big Picture
CreatorCon's 2025 attendance of 1,100 provides the baseline against which the expected 2026 turnout of more than 1,500 is measured. The 2026 expansion, including CreatorCon Kids, extends the event beyond adult entrepreneurs.
Creators interested in attending should check the CreatorCon website for registration details and session schedules. Parents of children 17 and younger can look into CreatorCon Kids for youth programming.
The takeaway
Creators who want to turn ideas into income can use events like CreatorCon to learn marketing, sales and brand-building skills in one place. Courtney hopes the children's program will eventually grow into a conference of its own.
Further reading
For more on local niche events, explore Special Interest coverage in Detroit.
More information
Find registration and session details on the CreatorCon 2026 conference information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WLNS 6 Lansing.
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