Kick off Departure’s inaugural Creator Summit with a welcome that sets the tone for a new kind of conversation between creators, platforms, and audiences.
Bringing together voices from across music, media, and digital culture, this opening moment will ground the day in a shared focus on community, connection, and creative opportunity. As Kaye Parker, Senior Manager of Community & Audience, puts it, this is about building spaces where community is not just invited in, but actively shapes the experience, and where audiences are engaged as participants, not just viewers.
As the creator economy continues to evolve, these remarks will frame the conversations ahead, highlighting the importance of authenticity, access, and collaboration in shaping what comes next.
Welcome to the Creator Summit.