However, this year the conference was going to be significantly different for me. I was invited to be a speaker at the Alt Summit. If you follow me on Instagram, you already heard me mention this about 20 times.
Being a source of authority at one of the biggest conferences for creative entrepreneurs is kind of a big deal. In the end, do I think the Alt Summit is worth it for all creative entrepreneurs? From March 1st to March 6th, Palm Springs became the bedrock for aspiring and successful women entrepreneurs everywhere. Their claim-to-fame success story is that this summit is what drove Pinterest into its billion-dollar success.
Because Alt has grown so significantly over the years, their target audience has been redefined. The good news is, there is no real niche that this summit appeals to. Last year when I was still doing my lifestyle blog, I had meetings with companies like Alaska Airlines at the conference.
I was able to meet a lot of great sponsors and things like that, making it a great opportunity even as a casual blogger. This year as a personal branding strategist, my goal was to educate, learn, and connect. I loved having the opportunity to meet up with creatives who were stuck in their branding process so that I could give them tips for success. Likewise, there were lots of women who were more than willing to share their own expert knowledge over a cup of coffee or a cocktail.
Alt Summit is definitely geared more towards creative female entrepreneurs, but creative men will still find important connections at this conference. The overall atmosphere at this convention is community over competition. The main reason my creative friends ask me if the Alt Summit is worth it is because of the prices. As of writing this blog, this is what they have listed on their website for Alt Summit prices:.
As you can see, the price goes up the longer you wait. So it seems that at least those early-bird people think the Alt Summit is worth it! I stayed at an Air BnB for the conference. My husband came with me so it was like a little vacation for him, plus we brought our dogs, so an Air BnB just made more sense for us. We also live in LA so we just drove. We found an Airbnb that was nice and had a pool so that I could go back and kind of clear my head from the chaos of the conference.
And if you are driving, there are places to park but I would recommend getting there early! I think that if you were here by yourself, you should definitely stay in one of the hotels. For the friends that I know that stayed at one of the hotels, they were able to meet more people at the hotel who were there for the convention.
This upcoming conference will be its fourth year in Palm Springs and the 16th year overall. There will be an art walk where 15 artists will showcase their murals and installations. At each conventional location, there will be sponsor booths and lounges meant for instructional purposes, such as teaching how to arrange flowers as well as photography workshops where attendees can take their cameras and learn new skills with props and food.
According to Blair, the conference has become more business and content-focused. She also loved being able to go to a talk by Martha Stewart. Roundtable discussions on a variety of topics allow Alt Summit participants to engage, trade ideas, network, and take home an action plan.
Current Stories. Palm Springs Life. The Guide. Calendar of Events. Submit Events. Our Events. Be Well. Top Dentists. Top Doctors. There are no pre-reqs for attendees.
Attendees are kind, open-minded, smart, and design-conscious. They are looking for opportunities to follow their passion, find meaningful work, and contribute positively to the world. They are intentional about their life and their purchases. Full access to all six days of content including keynotes, screenings, performances, panels, classes, roundtables, workshops, and craft demos. Full access to parties, cocktail hours, lunches, and networking meetups.
Full access to pop-up shops, book signings, sponsor areas, art experiences, lounges, and beauty bars. Plus access to optional bonus content like field trips, attendee-organized meetups, deep dive long-format workshops, complimentary headshots, and sponsored dinners. The best way to connect with fellow attendees is the official Alt Summit app, which will be available for download in January On the app you can find a ton of information about the conference and speakers and schedule — as well as connect directly with attendees and sponsors.
In the meantime, you can connect with the entire Alt Summit community by joining our Facebook group. You do not need to sign-up for panels, workshops, or keynotes before the conference. There will be opportunities to sign-up ahead of the conference for included bonus content like sponsored dinners and field trips.
Registered attendees will be notified of these sign-ups via our newsletter. The schedule, content, and activities are designed for grown-up attendees. Babes-in-arms are welcome; any other accompanying family members will require a full paid ticket. Every year we make announcements leading up to the conference via our newsletter — announcements like keynote speakers, party themes, field trip sign-ups and more.
As Alt Summit gets closer, we will also post conference updates and announcements on our app. The Alt Summit app will be available for download in January. For Alt Summit , volunteers will be chosen on an invite-only basis. Yes, we will. But keep in mind that these types of tickets are extremely limited. Watch our newsletter in the late fall for announcements about contests or scholarships. The official Call for Presenters for the Alt Summit has now closed.
We encourage speakers, experts, artists, fashion designers, and filmmakers to watch for the Call for Presenters in September Business cards are not required, but if you want to connect with others at Alt, they are a great way to do so.
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