Serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and VeeFriends have unveiled the initial speaker lineup for VeeCon 2024, featuring over 30 pioneering thought leaders across diverse industries such as entertainment, fashion, finance, food, wellness, and more. The event is set to take place from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11 at the L.A. LIVE Entertainment District in downtown Los Angeles.
VeeCon, a unique blend of conference and festival founded by Vaynerchuk in 2022, has quickly earned a reputation for bringing together world-class speakers to share their insights with the next generation of innovators, creators, and multihyphenates. Making its debut in Los Angeles, the third edition of VeeCon promises an engaging dialogue centered around its five core themes: Business, Marketing, Technology, Innovation, and Popular Culture. The event’s programming will focus on current and future trends in the business landscape, featuring candid keynotes, panels, entertainment, and activations designed to inspire connection, creativity, and growth.
This year’s impressive speaker lineup includes notable figures such as Arianna Huffington (Founder and CEO of Thrive Global), Daley Pearson (Co-Founder and Executive Producer of Ludo Studio), Howie Mandel (Comedian), Jameela Jamil (Actress and Advocate), Jill Cress (Chief Marketing & Experience Officer at H&R Block), Khaby Lame (Creator and Comedian), Linda Yaccarino (CEO of X), Marissa Jarratt (Executive VP and Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer at 7-Eleven), Mona Vand (Wellness Expert and Entrepreneur), Sean Tresvant (CEO of Taco Bell), Shelley Zalis (Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient), Stanley Tang (Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of DoorDash), Tarek El Moussa (CEO, TV Personality, Author, and Entrepreneur), and Tariq Hassan (SVP, Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer at McDonald’s USA), among others.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Gary Vaynerchuk stated, “I am thrilled to bring an incredible lineup of trailblazers and industry icons to Los Angeles for this year’s VeeCon. By infusing the LA entertainment and creator industry into VeeCon’s signature mix of business and innovation, we want to focus on what matters most – understanding what’s happening in popular culture, shifts in consumer behavior, and technology. This isn’t just a conference—it’s an immersive experience designed to leave you energized and ready to elevate your life.”
Continuing its tradition of pioneering event access through non-fungible tokens (NFTs), VeeCon is partnering with Base, a Layer-2 network by Coinbase, to enhance its NFT-ticketing platform. Attendees needing assistance with ticket acquisition can utilize the VeeConcierge service, offering personalized support sessions to navigate the purchase and registration process for VeeCon 2024 tickets.
VeeCon 2024 is poised to be an unforgettable event, merging the dynamic energy of Los Angeles with cutting-edge business insights and cultural trends, promising an enriching experience for all attendees.