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the event

Spker is an invitation only event with a carefully curated audience. You are more than welcome to submit your application.

At a time of exponential changes in digital technology, speed and distraction – leading to dramatic changes in society – the Conference offers profound guidance to you, your team and your company. From 19th to 20th September 2019 we will help shift your perspective on the future and prepare you for the big digital challenges ahead.

When

Tuesday - Friday
15 - 20 August, 2019

Where

Queenbay Mall
4217 Nickel Road, NYC

Who

John Smith
Founder / Author

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why
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Media coverage

A workshop is embedded into a conference; it doesn’t take place on its own, but it takes place during the main conference.

New topics

The summit is an excellent opportunity to socialize and build lasting relationships with other members of the field

Coffee breaks

Completely synergize resource taxing relationships via premier niche markets. Professionally cultivate customer service.

meet
our speakers

See the speakerslive on stage!

NEXT19 is an invitation only event with a carefully curated audience. You are more than welcome to submit your application.

schedule
details

VIP Lounge (The Oga’s Connect)
December 20, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am
VIP Lounge

Lounge Opens: Welcome Drinks

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
VIP Lounge

Morning Networking Mixer

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
VIP Lounge

Investor & Speaker Meet & Greet

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
VIP Lounge

Afternoon Networking

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
VIP Lounge

Pre-Concert VIP Reception

Creative Hub (Workshops & Fashion)
December 20, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Creative Hub

Doors Open: Attendee Check-in

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Hub

Workshop 1: "Funding Your Creative Hustle"

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Creative Hub

Fashion Showcase 1: "The Vanguard"

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Creative Hub

Fashion Showcase 2: "The Icons"

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Creative Hub

Workshop 2: "Content is King"

Main Stage (Gbedu Nation)
December 20, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Gbedu Nation

Gates Open: DJ Set 1

Cecilia Qvist
Spotify
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Gbedu Nation

Opening Act: Emerging Artist

Daniel fernandes
Twitch
Mark Wesley
Building Brands
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Gbedu Nation

Live Band Performance 1

Ajay core
CTO
Cecilia Qvist
Spotify
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Gbedu Nation

Special Guest Performance

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Room 2

Headline Artist Performance 1

Daniel fernandes
Twitch
Mark Wesley
Building Brands
John Smith
Consultant
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gbedu Nation

Keynote Address

Tom holland
Designer
Emma stone
Photographer
Mark Wesley
Building Brands
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gbedu Nation

Headline Artist Performance 2

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Gbedu Nation

Grand Finale: Headline Artist 3

11:00 pm - 12:00 am
Gbedu Nation

Event Ends: Closing DJ Set

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pricing
plans

one day pass

$ 399
  • Entrance
  • Free Lunch & Snacks
  • Custom Badge
  • One Workshop

full pass

$ 599
  • Entrance
  • Free Lunch & Snacks
  • Posters Session
  • Talk to the Editors Session

vip seat

$ 799
  • Comfortable Seat
  • Access To Artists Meeting
  • Custom Badge
  • Certificate

official
sponsors

Principal Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

the
venue

New York Conference Center

54 Academy St.
Algonquin, IL 60102
The Center encompasses 43 meeting rooms and over 90,000 square feet of meeting space. The center has meeting space that can accommodate over 200 participants.