UGC Creator Connect 2026
The in-person UGC event where creators, brands, agencies & creator platforms are coming together to connect, learn, and grow.
(Limited spots. Price increases Dec 15)
A one-day experience built for creators who want to grow their income, network with other creators and brands, and level up their creative skills.
Designed for connection, education, and collaboration.
A one-day experience built for creators who want to grow their income, network with other creators and brands, and level up their creative skills.
Designed for connection, education, and collaboration.
Who Is It For?
UGC Creators
Creative freelancers
Anyone turning content into income
Brands & agencies
UGC Platforms & tools
(All creators are welcome - from beginners to content pros)
Why Attend?
Build relationships with creators and brands
Learn strategies used by top creators
Discover tools & platforms
Learn content skills
Build a network you can rely on
Meet the Speakers
Learn from industry leaders who have built successful UGC businesses
Baotran Tran
Tran is a leading voice in the UGC industry and one of the original creators who helped shape the space in its early wave. She began in 2022 as a full-time ICU nurse with zero marketing experience and quickly scaled her UGC career, earning over $500K in brand partnerships and collaborating with iconic brands like Toyota and Samsonite.
Since then, Tran has taught more than 4,000 creators how to master their craft and build sustainable, financially empowering UGC businesses.
Beyond education, she continues to push the industry forward by funneling paid opportunities directly to creators through her work as a fractional project manager, giving creators not only a path to get started, but a chance to implement their skills in the field.
Today, Tran is recognized as a driving force in the creator economy as an educator, mentor, and industry shaper committed to elevating the next wave of UGC talent.
Megan Collier
Megan Collier is a UGC creator and the founder of the Ultimate UGC Course, where she has taught more than 12,000 students how to break into user-generated content with confidence.
She is known for empowering Gen X and Boomer creators to leverage their life experience as a unique advantage in the UGC industry. As an active creator herself, Megan brings real-world experience from brand partnerships across lifestyle, beauty, wellness, home, and parenting categories.
She built her brand on simplicity, authenticity, and actionable systems that help beginners see real traction quickly. Her work has established her as a go-to mentor for those who never thought content creation was “for them.”
She is committed to making the creator economy more accessible to people at every age and stage of life
Anna Mongiello
Anna is a former high school teacher turned full-time UGC creator and coach who has been creating UGC content since 2021.
She has worked with over 800 brands, including Fiverr, Maybelline, L’Oréal, TikTok, Microsoft, Dr. Squatch, and many others.
Anna has helped more than 700 creators build profitable online businesses through her programs, community, and digital resources. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur with a no-BS teaching style.
Anna combines real industry experience with step-by-step education to help women build sustainable, scalable UGC businesses that support their families and give them true time flexibility and freedom.
Arbel Kimmick
Arbel is a UGC creator, content creator, and appointed Fiverr Community Leader known online as FreelanceBigSis.
What began as a personal mission to warn others about the pitfalls of Fiverr, and how to succeed on the platform, has evolved into a multi–six-figure creator business that spans far beyond UGC alone.
By tapping into the full range of creator opportunities available today, she has diversified her income into five consistent income streams.
Now, she teaches creators how to do the same inside her CREATOR5 community, helping them build sustainable, long-term creator careers with confidence and clarity.
Claire Bacardi
Claire is a former therapist turned UGC creator who’s worked with over 500 brands and coached 400+ students to success.
Through her community, Pink Collar Club, she trains creators in the soft skills they need to build a sustainable business.
She’s here to share the mental health strategies that will help you scale without burning out.
Tami Eaton
Tami Eaton is a 37-year-old full-time UGC creator who has turned filming on her phone into a $200k+ per year business over the past three years.
She has worked with more than 800 brands across nearly every niche and now helps others get started in UGC by teaching the same skills, techniques, and strategies that helped her grow quickly.
Her goal is to make UGC feel simple, doable, and fun — because if she could build this from scratch, so can anyone.
Julie Krog
Julie Krog is a Canadian UGC creator, educator, and founder of UGC REAL who built a $150,000 creator business during maternity leave in 2023—without pitching, Fiverr, or UGC apps—by turning Twitter into a powerful inbound client engine before it went mainstream.
Balancing two kids at home, she grew through consistency, skill-building, and relationship-driven marketing, proving creators don’t need nonstop outreach to succeed.
She’s helped over 4,000 creators get started and coached 200+ inside UGC REAL, teaching busy people how to build their UGC business on their own terms while trusting their voice, their story, and their unique path.
Maddy Garrett
Meet Maddy! She empowers her friends and students to break free from the ordinary and embrace a life they love. She built a 6-figure outdoor & travel UGC business while living full-time in a campervan with her pup, Cedar.
Her motto, "Everything is figure-out-able," reflects her belief that anyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, can create a sustainable UGC business from anywhere in the world.
She has been a UGC creator for over 3 years, and a UGC coach for the past 2 years. She's an expert in how to make a full-time income working part-time, from anywhere, and she's helped over 5,000 aspiring creators learn how to achieve this life-changing freedom too.
Nick Castle
Nick Castle is a Los Angeles based UGC creator, agency owner, and coach who has built a thriving six-figure content business while working a full-time 9–5 and raising a young family.
As the founder of Castle Creative, he partners with brands to produce strategic, diverse UGC connecting companies with high-performing creators. Nick has personally worked with hundreds of brands and has helped countless creators break into UGC, land deals, and grow sustainable income.
Known for his approach to personal branding, he teaches creators how to show up with purpose, confidence, and consistency.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Coming soon - our official sponsor lineup will be announced soon.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Meet our amazing partners who'll be showing up
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The Creator Desk is an all-in-one business management platform built specifically for content creators by a content creator. Rather than juggling a million spreadsheets or switching between apps, creators can centralize everything in one streamlined dashboard. The core mission? Helping creators stay organized, professional, and in control of their business. With the Creator Desk, you can easily manage your clients in a robust client database, track incoming and active projects, store important documents like contracts and briefs, send invoices and track payments, keep up with your tasks and schedule out future tasks, track expenses, and so much more. With real-time income tracking, the platform helps you see exactly what's coming in per brand and what you need to set aside for taxes. You can check out the free basic plan or upgrade to the Pro Suite for $29/month to unlock all features. In a nutshell, our goal with the Creator Desk is to empower you to manage, streamline, and scale your creator business seamlessly.
DUPAY: Your Income Protection Partner We've helped creators in over 20 countries recover more than $620K in unpaid invoices—from $47 micro-gigs to $100K campaigns—with an 81%+ success rate. But here's what most creators don't know: the best way to handle unpaid invoices is to prevent them from happening in the first place. For just $19/month (or $192/year), DUPAY protects your income from start to finish with tools built specifically for creators: - Contract Check Report – Catch red flags before you sign - Contract Creator – Professional agreements with creator-friendly terms built in - Invoice Generator – Track every payment, never miss what you're owed - "Protected by DUPAY" stamp – Show clients you mean business from day one If someone still doesn't pay? We handle everything: demand letters, professional outreach, negotiation, and all the awkward conversations you'd rather avoid. Whether you're landing your first $200 brand deal or negotiating five figures—all income deserves protection. No contracts too small. No invoices too big. Stop chasing. Start protecting.
And more to be announced soon!
The Experience
Live workshops & trainings
Professional Headshot Booth
Hands-on UGC experience
Networking lounges
Collab corners
Sponsor booths & demos
A full day built for growth, connection, and momentum.
The Experience
A full day built for growth, connection, and momentum.
The Experience
A full day built for growth, connection, and momentum.
The Location
Park City, Utah
Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains, Park City is known for its world-class skiing, cozy mountain-town charm, and creative energy.
Only 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, it’s an easy trip from anywhere in the U.S.
Between sessions, explore scenic trails, coffee shops, and the breathtaking views that make this one of the most inspiring places to create.
Sheraton Park City
Premium event space, lounges, breakouts, & networking areas.
Steps away from restaurants, hotels, & mountain views.
The Venue
The Location
Park City, Utah
Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains, Park City is known for its world-class skiing, cozy mountain-town charm, and creative energy.
Only 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, it’s an easy trip from anywhere in the U.S.
Between sessions, explore scenic trails, coffee shops, and the breathtaking views that make this one of the most inspiring places to create.
The Venue
Sheraton Park City
Premium event space, lounges, breakouts, & networking areas.
Steps away from restaurants, hotels, & mountain views.
Your All-Access Pass to UGC Creator Connect
Get Discounted Early Bird Access before Presale tickets start on December 15th
Early Bird Discount
Get Your Tickets Below
$500
General Sale
1/15
$350
Pre-Sale
12/15
$300
Early Bird
Meet Your Hosts
Nate Flake
Nate has helped 3,000+ creators get paid by brands, worked with 500+ companies, and built a thriving community in the UGC space.
He's here to help you shortcut the guessing and grow faster.
Jake Winters
Jake turned to UGC after losing his job in Feb 2025 and within 60 days was able to replace his full time income. Since then he has gone on to working with 250+ brands, and built a strong online community where he helps others learn about UGC.
He's here to share what works and help others get started with confidence.
FAQs
Do I need content experience?
No - all levels of UGC creators are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Are tickets refundable?
Transferable only.
Will there be brands and agencies attending?
Yes. Agencies, platforms, and brands will be in the room.
How long is the event?
It’s a full-day experience — starting at 9:00 AM and running until 5:00 PM, packed with workshops, guest trainings, and networking sessions.
What should I bring?
All you need is something to take notes and your phone — not only will you get hands-on practice during the sessions, but you’ll definitely want to also document the day!
Are meals included?
Yes! Lunch is included with your ticket.
We’ll also have drinks + light snacks available during the morning and afternoon breaks.
Dinner is not included since the event ends at 5:00 PM.
Is there a recommended dress code?
We encourage attendees to focus on comfort since it’s a full day of networking and learning! Feel free to dress casually.
The only recommendation is to bring an outfit you might want to wear for a professional headshot, as we will have photographers on site offering free headshots throughout the day.
Can I bring my kids?
Unfortunately, no. The event is 18+ only.
What about lodging? Where should I stay?
Sheraton Park City (Event Venue) Attendees receive a 15% discount on the room rate (subject to availability). To claim the discount, email [email protected] and mention that you need accommodations for the March 14th UGC Creator Connect event.
There are also other nearby accommodations at various price points.
You’ll receive all lodging options and discount links after ticket purchase.
Have any questions?
Email us at [email protected]
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