The Creative Educator Conference
Dallas, Texas
Join us for a conference where attendees will get hands-on, action based education. This is not your average sit-and-listen conference! If you're ready to level up your educational offerings, this is for you!! Coaches, Speakers, Course Creators, Event Hosts, and more... you're welcome here!!
March 30-April 1, 2026
to create impactful and profitable education
in your business.
Collaborate with the best leaders in the industry
This is the Conference for up-and-coming Creative Educators who are ready to grow and established Educators who are dedicated to scaling and bettering their craft and current offers!
- Coach or mentor others in your industry,
- Have an online product or course or have an idea for one,
- Are passionate about your business growth and the growth of your future/current clients
- Want help mapping out next steps for your education,
- And are ready to diversify your revenue streams or continue scaling your business...
THIS IS FOR YOU! Time to show up for yourself; connect with your peers and industry leaders, and walk away with your own roadmap to your future plans!
do you feel like...
The topics at conferences you attend are below your knowledge level?
You want to create or scale educational offers in your business?
You don't have the community of peer leaders and educators to support you?
You're not alone.
This conference is designed to...
Workshop your education ideas and help make them a reality.
Broaden your scope of what's possible for you as a growing educator.
Connect you with a community who will be there for you long term, and who you can lead the industry alongside.
We can do this... together!
OUR MISSION AND VISION FOR THIS EVENT...
Imagine a conference where attendees don't just sit and listen...
... where they work alongside the speakers, leaders, and sponsors to walk away with concrete steps forward. Where they can workshop new ideas and get realtime feedback from speakers.
Where they can take the time to connect with speakers, on-site sponsors, other attendees and really build those relationships.
And where they can truly improve their craft and learn how to best share their content in impactful and profitable ways.
At The Creative Educator Conference we believe that industries thrive when experts can share their knowledge well.
And we can help you get there.
Meet the Host
Laylee Emadi
I'm so excited you're here, and I'm truly thrilled to provide a space for community and connection between sponsors, educators, and attendees!
I've created this conference to reflect my experiences not just as an entrepreneur, but as an Educator who went from the classroom to the creative industry. Becoming an influential and profitable educator in an ethical way is something I'm passionate about teaching others!
This event is the first of its kind, and I'm excited to create this path with amazing leaders, sponsors, and attendees by my side.
2026 Speakers
We are so proud of our Educator lineup! They were carefully selected to lead this event, as they truly believe in our vision; that industries thrive when experts can share their knowledge well.
2026 Speakers
Monique Bryan
Molly Balint
Ashlyn Carter
Laylee Emadi
Akua Konadu & Angelica Pompy
Business Growth Through the Seasons
The Strength of a SOFT Business: How Story Shapes Strategy and Makes You Stand Out
Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You:
Personal Branding & Visibility in the Age of AI
Conference MCs
Resident-Hype-Women
The Courage to Speak: Becoming the Sought-After Voice in Your Industry
Additional Speakers Coming Soon!
“We feel SO lucky to get this amazing education and be surrounded by all of the wonderful people that you’ve attracted and curated.”
“Thank you, Laylee, for building such a wonderful community that we can learn, grow, and have fun within.”
Sit down with these industry leaders to get their insights and walk away with...
Workshop style education
We're not just sitting and listening to motivational words. Each session will be taught workshop style - so you leave with a roadmap and action steps to take!
time with the speakers
Unlike other conferences, this was designed to be intimate enough to ensure attendees get to actually talk to the speakers and to each other!
perfect your pitch
What's stopping you from being selected to teach? You'll get to work on your pitch and make sure you're putting your best foot forward to be seen!
Develop your marketing strategy
Our Speakers will help you craft your marketing plan and provide insight on how to make your education profitable.
OUTLINE YOUR NEXT TALK
We are here to make your next steps happen. If you're a speaker, that means getting to work on your talk.
on-stage practice**
6 attendees will have the chance to practice their craft, add value to the conference, and receive critique from judges as they take the stage!
*limited to 6 spots
The Creative Educator Conference is the first of its kind. The small workshop environment is one of the most inclusive and supportive events I've ever been a part of. Each session was very practical and with lots of candid advice and strategies that were applicable for educators in any online space. The energy of the each speaker and attendee was so welcoming and generous. I left with lots of action steps and new friends. If you're looking for an event where you'll learn practical strategies for both novice and experienced online educators, where you can learn and share, and where you can make new connections that go beyond handshakes and small talk - save your spot for this ASAP.
- Grace Griffith
Peek into the conference with a vlog from our past attendees!
A look at the Schedule...
March 30th - Welcome Happy Hour
5:30 - 7:30pm: Join us at the Host Hotel to break the ice, get to know your fellow Educators, and get ready for two days of jam-packed growth together!!
March 31st & April 1st - Full Session Days
9:30am - 5:30pm: Two full days of learning and collaboration, followed by a break for dinner and then coming back together for Late Night Lobby Chats (Laylee’s fave!) at the host hotel!
After the Conference
Stay in touch with your new friends! Create a mastermind with some of the people you really hit it off with. Stay active in our Facebook community. Where you take it from here is up to you, and the possibilities are endless!
After the Conference
Stay in touch with your new friends! Create a mastermind with some of the people you really hit it off with. Stay active in our Facebook community. Where you take it from here is up to you, and the possibilities are endless!
April 2nd - VIP Mastermind Upgrade *limited to 15 seats
10:00am - 2:00pm: Private Group Half-Day Coaching/Mastermind Intensive with 3 powerhouse speakers: Hotseats to dive into your unique goals. Intimate group coaching to gain clarity, get unstuck, and leave with a plan Space to ask, connect, and implement beyond the stage
We are SO thrilled to host our conference in this stunning and inspirational space!!
Hall of Lights
is located in North Dallas, is 10-15 minutes from many hotels (including the hotel we've secured a room block with), and a quick 20 minutes from DFW airport!
Location
Some things to look forward to...
Incredibly valuable education from our speakers
Not only will you get to attend every class with every speakers (thats TEN sessions), you'll also get the chance to work with speakers on panels for QandA, and during small group time!
Happy hour, Lunch both days, and allll the snacks!
We will keep you fed, and when we break for dinner on our own I'll be sharing a list of great local restaurants. You can grab a group of friends to keep the conversation going OR if you're an introvert like some of us, you can order in and have a chance to rest and recharge!
A discounted room rate at our home hotel
...or you can grab an airbnb with friends, or stay at any of the other many hotels in North Dallas! There's a list of recommendations below! The perk of staying at our recommended hotel is late night lobby chats and transportation to and from the conference venue! The hotel room block is first come, first served so grab your room asap!
What to do in Dallas
Our Venue: Hall of Lights
4421 Charles Street • Carrollton, TX 75010
*If you are staying at the Hyatt Regency, you can ride our shuttle bus from the hotel to the venue in the morning and back in the afternoon!
Where to eat near the Hyatt Regency
- Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas is connected via an indoor breezeway to Stonebriar Centre, home to restaurants and shops
- There is plently walkable, but grab a short uber to check out these suggestions:
- The Heritage Table - Local ingredients, locally-baked bread, and local culinary traditions elevate traditional favorites at this upscale comfort food stop off Frisco’s Main St.
- Mash’D - Kobe beef burgers, artisanal pizza, and fish served in a lively atmosphere: that’s the promise of this welcoming gastropub. Stop by brunch or dinner, and enjoy ribs made with “moonshine BBQ” or creative salads like the Avocado Bomb.
- Legacy Hall - Spacious food hall with 20 casual eateries & bars with everything from full meals to sweet treats.
Transportation
*The shuttle bus will depart from the Hyatt Regency Frisco in the morning and will pick up at Hall of Lights at the end of both conference days
Best local coffee shops
Karmic Grounds
Toasted
Daily Grinds
Fun Spots to Explore
Legacy West Shops, The Star District, Grandscape
Things to see
Quick Tip:
Let's Get This Party Started 🎉
General Admission
access to all education sessions
a welcome meet and greet on Monday evening
lunch, and snacks on both days
access to the shuttle service from the Hotel where we have a room block rate for attendees (optional)
swag 🎉🎉🎉
VIP Admission
+$750
everything listed under general admission
Front-row energy with preferred VIP seating
Private Group Half-Day Coaching/Mastermind Intensive with 3 powerhouse speakers:
Hotseats to dive into your unique goals
Intimate group coaching to gain clarity, get unstuck, and leave with a plan
We are just so excited to welcome you to Dallas!!
Need to get in touch? Email us at hello@layleeemadi.com
We're here for you!
Exclusive VIP swag bundle
Add-On: 5 Min Lightning Talk
+$1250
B-roll video for your speaker reel
Topic MUST BE APPROVED and must add value to the conference attendees!
5 Minutes on the Main Stage to present
For Speakers who want first hand practice and critique!
critique of your talk from a panel of 2-3 speakers
5 Images of you on stage for your own use
A note on our organization’s values; as a woman and minority owned business, we value inclusivity and diversity in all we do. We are so proud to create this event with our core tenets of integrity, inclusivity, community, and diversity. We want to ensure that all our attendees hold those same tenets in as high of a regard as we do.
Payment Plans are available at checkout!!
Save your seat for just $395 today!!!
1-1 Call with Laylee to review your talk
Upgrades (Make your experience even better!)
You'll see these options available to add on at checkout when you purchase your ticket.
$395 x 5 installments
Best Value! $1750 total
*NEW THIS YEAR!*
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