Atlanta's premiere gathering of content creators, platforms, brands, and agencies!
Creator summit 2026
Join us for networking, panels from industry leaders, and the official Kickoff Party before DreamHack Atlanta!
Creators drive culture, social media trends, and new entrepreneurial models, with the creator economy projected to generate $22 billion! This is Atlanta's premier annual gathering of creators and leading platforms, brands, and agencies within the creator economy.
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Ghost Gaming is an Atlanta-based organization cultivating the best talent in gaming. Attendees can check out our campus environment for gaming competition and content creation. And we'll announce the next #GhostGaming recruit from the Recruitment Challenge Presented by Own.app
NBA Hall of Famer, "Superman"
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer also known as ‘Superman” is a NBA Champion: • Olympic Gold Medalist • 8× NBA All-Star • 8× All-NBA Team, • 5× NBA Rebounding Leader • 2× NBA Blocks Leader • 5× NBA All-Defensive Team • 3× NBA Defensive Player of year
Gaming Streamer and Content Creator
Omareloff is an American content creator and Twitch streamer best known for his dynamic Grand Theft Auto V roleplay streams. He has built a reputation for his energetic personality, quick humor, and engaging storytelling through characters like “Jose Exotic,” which have become fan favorites in the GTA RP community. Streaming regularly to a large and loyal audience, Omareloff combines high-level gameplay with entertaining roleplay and spontaneous audience interaction, making his channel one of the most enjoyable in the GTA scene. Beyond Twitch, he connects with fans on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, where he shares highlights, comedic skits, and behind-the-scenes content. Omareloff has continued to grow his influence in the streaming world, recognized for his creativity, consistency, and ability to bring laughter and community spirit to every broadcast.
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Head of KICK Studios
Andrew Santamaria has been with KICK.com since its inception, initially serving as Head of Strategic Partnerships, where he played a key role in building the company from the ground up. In his latest role, Andrew believes that live streaming will become the next mass-consumed media format, surpassing video-on-demand services. KICK is uniquely positioned to make this vision a reality. Before joining KICK, Andrew worked at several prominent companies, including Amazon, Turner Studios, Intel, and NBC Universal.
Vice President Product & Executive Producer, DreamHack
Anna Nordlander has a diverse work experience across various industries. Anna is currently serving as the Vice President of Product Development at ESL FACEIT Group [EFG] since 2022. Prior to this, Anna worked at DreamHack AB, where they held several roles, including Chief Operating Officer and Global Head of Marketing from 2015 to 2022. At DreamHack, they were responsible for establishing and managing the marketing department, overseeing event and product marketing, and coordinating with international partners. Anna also worked as a Project Manager at DreamHack. Before their time at DreamHack, Anna served as a Community and Relations Manager at Modern Times Group MTG AB from 2013 to 2015. Anna also completed a Master's Thesis at Nyheter24 in 2013. Anna started their career as a Student at KTH Royal Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2013 and gained experience as a Reporter and Photographer at SK Gaming, an esports coordinator at Press2Play and Amok Studios, and an employee and backup Regional Manager at Candyking. Anna also worked as a blogger at World of Ming in 2008. Anna Nordlander completed their Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Media Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2013. Prior to that, they pursued a Science program (Naturvetenskapligaprogammet) with a specialization in math and programming (Inriktning matematik och data) from 2003 to 2006 at Katedralskolan Linköping.
Content Creator
Hey yall! My name is Butters and I like to make videos on gaming, tech, vlogs, and other topics I find interesting. Positivity and Happiness!
Content Creator
Just a Gramma living in her kid basement playing video games! I’ve played video games since I was 7, Pong came out and I never stopped. My goal is to cultivate a community that is kind and welcoming to all. I love hanging out with you guys and having a good time!
United Talent Agency (UTA) Atlanta, Co-Head
President, *theGAMEhers
An entrepreneur with a focus on collaboration and partnerships in esports, entertainment, and sports industries.
Commissioner, Georgia Esports League
Since 2018, Cooper Fiscus-van Rossum has been dedicated to expanding and enriching the experience of scholastic esports coaches and players competing both in Georgia and national leagues. After 7+ years as a strategic marketer and graphic designer working with companies in the Travel, Education, Tech, and Real Estate industries, he took a call to spearhead a scholastic esports program during the inaugural year of varsity high school esports in Georgia. During his time as head coach for The Mount Vernon School League of Legends and Rocket League program, Mr. Fiscus-van Rossum produced and hosted the 2020 State Championship (League of Legends/Rocket League) in collaboration with PlayVS and the Georgia High School Association. Since then, Mr. Fiscus-van Rossum has gone on to co-found a national professional organization for High School and Collegiate esports coaches (that specializes in coach education and community league operations), founded a non-profit that provides grants for underfunded scholastic programs, produced and cast live-streamed esports state championships and playoff matches for national titles, worked with Cloud9 Training Grounds on a Scholastics Training Beta Program, became a board member of the Georgia Scholastic Esports Foundation (GSEF), worked with Skillshot and Velan Studios to continue furthering the development of scholastic esports in Georgia, joined the Georgia Film Academy to teach esports centric courses, and most recently been named the Commissioner of the Georgia Esports League.
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Founder & CEO, Resurgens Gaming (Skillshot, Ghost Gaming, Ghost Launchpad)
Todd is an accomplished entrepreneur who has been leading video game and esports businesses for 15 years and involved with technology product startups for 25 years. After leading product development at FinTech companies Radiant Systems and BlueCube Software, Todd co-founded Hi-Rez Studios, one of the largest video game studios in the Southeast with 120 million players of their games. Todd is currently Founder & CEO of Skillshot Media, a leading esports production company, CEO of esports professional org Ghost Gaming, Chair of the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF), and Chair of the Atlanta Esports Alliance. Skillshot connects leading brands to engaged esports fans. The company has produced thousands of esports events and live-stream productions, paid out over $10M in prizing for competitive video games, and delivered over 1 billion views of esports content. Ghost Gaming is an Atlanta-based professional esports team and gaming lifestyle brand that has won 15 tournament championships and cultivated a fan base of over 20 million. NASEF is the leading scholastic esports solution for K-12 students, providing opportunities for all students to use esports as a platform to acquire critical communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Atlanta Esports Alliance is a division of the Atlanta Sports Council with a mission to establish Metro Atlanta as a global esports capital.
Managing Director, Ghost Gaming
Leader in esports and gaming entertainment with nearly a decade of experience in building some of the industries biggest brands. Currently Managing Director of Ghost Gaming with previous roles including Founder/CEO of One Percent, Director of Luminosity Gaming, Owner & General Manager of Obey Alliance.
Digital Entertainment & Emerging Technology ,Georgia Department of Economic Development
Asante Bradford is a dedicated professional working for the Georgia Center of Innovation (COI), the forefront of business transformation and growth for the State of Georgia. With a strong background in Creative Media, Asante brings technical industry expertise to foster research collaborations and form strategic business partnerships, enabling the entertainment industries in Georgia to connect, compete, and thrive. In addition, Asante plays a crucial role in educating potential prospects about the Georgia Entertainment Industry Incentives Act, providing valuable information to support and promote the growth of the Georgia entertainment industry.
On Air Personality
I've spent over a decade in professional Esports and have learned a ton from my time on the field. A strong understanding of my craft and a dedication to improvement and education allows me to bring the best of myself to every broadcast. Beyond on-air, having the opportunity to work with many talented people in many different roles gives me unique perspective that equips me to both plan for the future and also find quick solutions to emergent problems.
Content Creator, Ghost Gaming
Content Creator, Ghost Gaming
Head of Content, Ghost Gaming
Content Creator, Ghost Gaming
Content Creator, Ghost Gaming
Chief Commercial Officer, Resurgens Gaming
Executive Producer & 30 YR Entertainment Executive with Business Interests in Apparel, Gaming, esports, Film/Content Production...
Founder & CEO, PINX Global
Mr. Smith, 48, Mr. Smith is a United States Marine Corps Veteran who graduated from Texas A&M University in Commerce with degrees in both Economics and Political Science.Subsequently, he attended the University of Tulsa College of Law. His career started in 2001 as a registered representative for an NASD Member Firm soliciting high net worth investors for participation in Limited Partnership Projects. Shortly following his role in sales, Mr. Smith moved into analysis and ultimately investment banking with activities focused on the “Buy-Side” of Mergers & Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts, and other types of combinations.In 2009, with almost a decade of corporate finance experience, Sam embarked on a career as a Venture Capitalist, raising private and public equity, managing buying and selling groups, and identifying niche opportunities in a variety of industries. Mr. Smith has owned and operated numerous companies with an emphasis on corporate finance, growth and innovation. He has extensive experience in origination, structuring and oversight for seed capital funding and structured finance. He guided or overseen numerous private and public companies from the startup phase through the growth stage including both private and public exits. Background: With a strong background in finance and blockchain technology, Sam Smith has led several successful blockchain ventures and is experienced in developing decentralized platforms. As the CEO of Pinx Global Markets, Sam is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the platform, ensuring it stays ahead of trends in DeFi and tokenization.
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Jay Shalé is an award-winning international DJ, emcee, and content creator known for her high-energy performances and culture-driven storytelling. As the first front-facing DJ for the Atlanta Dream (WNBA), she’s collaborated with world-class brands like McLaren, Estée Lauder, Nike, Google, and Red Bull — bridging the worlds of music, sports, luxury, and entertainment. A passionate gamer and community builder, Jay uses her platform to inspire creativity, confidence, and connection both on and off the stage.
VP Global Brand Parnterships, ESL FACEIT Group
Larry Settembrini has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Larry is currently serving as the VP Global Brand Partnerships at ESL FACEIT Group [EFG] since August 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Head of Brand Partnerships at StreamElements from December 2021 to June 2022. Before joining StreamElements, Larry worked at ReedPOP, where they served as the Vice President from December 2017 to December 2021 and as the Director of Strategic Accounts from September 2010 to December 2017. Larry'sresponsibilities included overseeing strategic partnerships and accounts management. Larry also has experience working at Reed Exhibitions as a Sales Manager from January 2008 to September 2010 and as a Sales Executive from May 2005 to January 2008. In the latter role, they were part of the LaunchPad Group and played a key role in developing and launching new events, with a focus on partnership marketing. Prior to their roles at ReedPOP and Reed Exhibitions, Larry worked at New England Financial / MetLife as a Financial Representative from August 2004 to April 2005. Larry began their career at Vertrue as an Account Manager from 2000 to 2004. Larry Settembrini attended Sacred Heart University from 1995 to 2000, focusing on business studies.
Sr. Community Manager, PrizePicks
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Luke Panosian is a seasoned digital platform strategist and the Senior Manager for Community at PrizePicks. He currently oversees the largest sports Discord community in the world, demonstrating expertise in scaling and managing massive digital ecosystems. Luke also directs PrizePicks' highly reactive "Gametime" social team, specializing in real-time audience engagement on major social channels. His background is rooted in the gaming industry, where he previously led Global Social Media and Community success at Ubisoft. This included launching impactful Go-To-Market (GTM) social strategies for AAA titles such as Far Cry 6 and Star Wars Outlaws. Furthermore, he managed the renowned Ubisoft Star Players program, a global advocacy group of influencers, that leveraged creator and influencer platforms to drive brand success.
Co-Founder & COO of Own.App
Todd Harris <tharris@skillshot.com> 9:49 PM (0 minutes ago) to me Katia Zaitsev is a tech entrepreneur and 2x founder, currently Co-Founder & COO of Own., a groundbreaking next-generation gamified social platform transforming the creator economy by tokenizing digital influence and giving creators true ownership, global pay equity, and equal access to opportunity. Recognized as one of the Top 10 Women in Web3 for founding a company that applied blockchain to intellectual property and digital ownership, she quickly established herself at the frontier of Web3 innovation. Katia’s career spans business development, operations, and IT consulting, where she worked with Fortune 500 companies to scale teams, launch products, and drive multimillion-dollar growth. Today, she brings that operational rigor and visionary mindset to Own., positioning it as an industry-shaping company in social media, digital ownership and the future of media itself. A sought-after speaker on global stages like CES, Katia is shaping the future of how creators own, monetize, and control their digital lives—ushering in the next era of the internet
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