The Creator Economy Academy dives into how marketers and brands can successfully collaborate with creators shaping today’s culture and conversation. Sessions explore how creators are evolving into media powerhouses – and how AI, platform shifts, and emerging audience trends are redefining creativity, content, and community.


Creator Economy Academy
Host

Tiffany Hardin
Tiffany Hardin is a leading expert in the creator economy, bridging the gap between enterprise brands and the influential voices shaping consumer culture. As the CEO & Founder of Gild Creative Group (GCG), she’s architected creator-led campaigns for powerhouse brands including Hulu, Rocket Mortgage, Victoria’s Secret, Target, Microsoft, Airbnb, and WeWork—paying out millions to creators while driving trust, cultural relevance, and sales for her clients.
Her newest venture, Represent, is a tech-enabled platform built for serious creators who want to scale their businesses with expert guidance, community, and operational tools. In just its first year, Represent has already partnered with Shopify and Nielsen to launch the Represent Fellowship, a 6-week accelerator supporting emerging and established creators representing millions in media value across platforms.
A sought-after speaker and educator, Tiffany is dedicated to building the next generation of conscious leaders in business and culture. She’s taught at NYU’s Tisch and Stern Schools, been a featured lecturer for Billboard’s Music Industry Essentials, and guest mentored for the AWS Impact Accelerator for Women. Her voice has anchored major stages including Cannes Lions, SXSW, Social Media Week, ADCOLOR, and Advertising Week.
Tiffany also leads Conscious Hustler™, a professional development podcast and coaching platform that challenges hustle culture and empowers high-achievers to build with intention.
2026 Agenda

Where is the
Creator Economy Academy?
How to Get There
The Rising Talent Academy is located on the 4th Floor in the Flicker 1-2 rooms at Fontainebleau.
- From the Main Lobby: Walk through the Luster Gallery (past Registration) and take either escalator to the 4th floor. Follow the signs to rooms “Flicker 1-2.”
- From the Outdoor Expo Garden: Walk toward the Ocean Lawn and look for the large blue reflective building. Take the stairs up to the top floor of the Expo Terrace, walk through the Expo Hall, and continue down the hallway following signs to rooms “Flicker 1-2.”
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