May 16-17, 2025
Red Hat Headquarters - Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina
Get Inspired, Motivated, Empowered & Connected. CreativeVerse is the Universe where Business and Creativity collide. This event is based around Business Development and Brand Development. The mission of this conference is to empower upcoming and thriving creatives in business while exposing others to new and innovative resources in the industry.
Register TodayWorkshops and Meet & Greet
Red Hat Headquarters Annex
190 E Davie St, Raleigh, North Carolina
9:00AM
Getting Your Confidence Back
with Issac Cornetti, Sales and Marketing Coach
This empowering session is all about reigniting your inner creative spark and rebuilding the confidence to relaunch your entrepreneurial journey. Perfect for those ready to reset, refocus, and rise again.
10:00AM
Future-Proof Finance: Empowering Entrepreneurs for 2025 and Beyond
with Kimberly Winborne
Designed for entrepreneurs, creatives, and podcasters, this session equips you with the tools to build financial resilience and thrive in 2025 and beyond. Whether you’re starting up or scaling, get ready to level up your money game and unlock lasting success.
11:00AM
The Creative Freedom Formula
with Ryan Ray
A 5-step framework designed to help creatives reclaim their power, align their lifestyle with purpose, and build sustainable freedom through their gifts.
12:00PM
Lunch
Lunch is self-service; you’re welcome to enjoy the break and grab food wherever you like.
6:00PM
Adobe Meet & Greet
Citywide Networking Event: Live Podcasts, Exciting Activities, and Networking with Speakers and Creative Professionals.
Saturday Sessions & Keynote
The James B. Hunt Jr. Library, North Carolina State University
1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27606
9:00AM
Curiosity by Design: The Transformative Power of ‘What If?’ - Room A
with Fatima Burke
In this deeply personal and inspiring talk, Fatima Burke shares her unconventional journey into tech — from navigating a troubling upbringing to finding purpose and growth in the world of coding and design. Through stories of resilience and relentless curiosity, she’ll explore how the simple act of asking "What if?" propelled her to challenge expectations, defy statistics, and build the life of her wildest dreams.
9:00AM
AI & Your Industry (Panel): Now and Next - Room B
Moderator: Rene Daughtry
Panelists: Reginald B.Simpson II (Community Development), Kendell Dorsey (Education), John Guess,(Digital Media) Dr. Jennifer R. Thomas, FNP (Medical)
Dive into the practical applications of AI in creative industries and how it’s transforming the way we work. This session explores both the current impact of AI and its future potential across various sectors.
10:00AM
Creating Stars: Turning Vision into Business - Room A
with Elton Benjamin and Omar McCallop
Join in as they share their expertise in transforming creative visions into thriving businesses. From behind-the-scenes insights to success stories, learn how they have launched impactful brands and helped entrepreneurs make their dreams a reality.
10:00AM
I Never Had to Learn Flash - Room B
with Brad Stoneking
Candid, punchy reflection on what it means to stay creative in the face of hype cycles, tech disruptions, and the relentless pressure to chase the next big thing whether it’s Flash, NFTs, or AI. It’s not about resisting new tools. It’s about remembering why you make things in the first place.
11:00AM
Mental Health in the Age of AI - Room A
with Sarah Wilder LCSW
Dive into the intersection of mental health and AI, exploring how technology impacts well-being and how to maintain balance in a digitally driven world.
11:00AM
AI, Culture, and Legacy - Room B
with Troy McNish, RedHat Inc.
Focusing on preserving Black history through the innovative use of open-source technology and artificial intelligence. This event highlights the collaborative efforts of Red Hat's Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity (B.U.I.L.D) community, showcasing how storytelling and technology can unite to honor and safeguard cultural heritage.
12:00PM
Lunch
Lunch is self-service; you’re welcome to enjoy the break and grab food wherever you like.
1:00PM
Keynote: Innovate to Thrive: Strategies to Transform from Ideas to Impact in an Era of Disruption - Rooms A & B
with Tom Triumph
In a world where survival isn’t enough, innovation is everything. In this powerful keynote, Tom Triumph—drawing from his book Evolve or Die—explores how intentional evolution fuels lasting success. Through stories from NASA, Pixar, and beyond, Tom shares practical tools to spark a culture of innovation that drives growth, resilience, and leadership. Leave inspired and equipped to lead transformation in your career and organization.
2:00PM
The Future of Podcasting and Influencers - Room A
Moderator: Houston Vines
Panelist: Mecca Brown and Cornelius Kirk
An in-depth discussion on where podcasting and influencer marketing are headed, the impact of AI, and strategies for staying ahead in the digital landscape
2:00PM
Trailblazers: Women Leading the Way in Business & Creativity (Panel) - Room B
Moderator: Kenia ThompsonPanelists: Valonda Calloway, Ashley Berry, Kimberly Winborne, Wanda Thomas, Sara Wilder
Celebrate the women who are breaking barriers and leading innovation in business and creativity. This session showcases powerful women driving change in the creative and business industries and how they’ve paved the way for future leaders.
Empower the Next Generation of Creators: Join us in making a difference by sponsoring students and attendees for CreativeVerse 2025. Now in its third year, CreativeVerse continues to provide emerging creatives with the opportunity to learn, network, and grow in an environment designed to elevate their careers.
CreativeVerse is the place where Creatives become better at business and Business Leaders become better in branding. We are committed to helping our attendees navigate the new world of Generative AI and understand how it will impact their industries, equipping them with the tools and insights to stay ahead.
Creativeverse 2025 brings together a dynamic mix of professionals, including:
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Graphic Designers
Graphic Designers
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