About
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Conference
Trending Up: Creating for a Cause is back for its third year! This one-of-a-kind convening empowers creators to leverage their platforms for social good. Stepping into advocacy can feel overwhelming — new issues, new jargon, new stakes. That’s exactly why Trending Up exists: a space where creators turn influence into impact.
This year we’re bringing 200 creators to Washington, DC to cultivate, create, and connect. You’ll get direct access to policy experts, seasoned advocates, and top-performing creators who will help you sharpen your voice and navigate complex issues through our hands-on Content Labs and technical panels. You’ll leave ready to create content that resonates without losing what makes your platform uniquely yours.
The conference will take place from Sunday, May 31st to Wednesday, June 3rd in Washington, DC in the heart of our nation’s capital. Creators who are accepted to attend will have all flights, hotel rooms, and meals during programming covered. Space is limited. We encourage you to apply by April 17th.
Trending Up will prioritize first-time creator attendees. Returning creators are encouraged to apply, though priority consideration will be given to new participants to ensure a diverse cohort.
FAQ
Trending Up will prioritize first-time creator attendees. Returning creators are encouraged to apply, though priority consideration will be given to new participants to ensure a diverse cohort that is newer to advocacy.
Full schedule details will be shared with confirmed creator attendees closer to the conference, but you can expect a dynamic mix of hands-on Content Labs, technical panels, issue deep-dives, and curated community events – and a few special guests! – designed to spark collaboration and build lasting community.
Yes! If you have not already indicated an access need, accommodation, or service via your registration, please contact our team at [email protected] as soon as possible to update our records and ensure your full participation in Trending Up.
Yes! Provided meals will include options for a variety of dietary restrictions and allergies/food sensitivities. If you did not already indicate dietary restrictions via your registration, please contact our team at [email protected] as soon as possible.
Yes! We encourage you to bring any gear you can reasonably travel with in order to make dynamic and engaging content. Trending Up is unable to securely store personal gear, and is not responsible for items left unattended during the conference.
While the Trending Up hotel is a dog-friendly hotel, our team asks that pets not attend the scheduled programming in meeting rooms as a courtesy to other attendees.
If a service animal will assist your participation in the conference, please contact our team at [email protected].
Hotel rooms are reserved only for non-local creators attending Trending Up. If you are local to the District of Columbia and requested a hotel room in error during your registration, you may be contacted by a member of our team regarding the cancellation of your reservation. If you live in Maryland or Virginia and are planning to attend Trending Up, please contact our team at [email protected] as soon as possible to address any accommodation needs.
Only approved creator attendees can participate in our conference programming. Trending Up provides lodging and travel only for approved creators, so we’re unable to accommodate additional guests.
Because space is limited, attendance is reserved for approved creator attendees. If your producer is also an established creator and interested in attending, they’re welcome to apply separately.
All Trending Up attendees must currently reside in the United States. Unfortunately, creators living outside of the U.S. are not eligible to apply or attend at this time.
Photos
Please note, as an attendee you’ll be included in the event attendee list, which may be published in event materials.
You may also be photographed or recorded during the events and photos may be posted to our site or on social media. By participating in the event, you agree to the Photo/Video release, which was provided with your registration materials.
Contact a member of our team if you do not wish to be photographed at the conference.