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April 10, 2026 | Coastal Creative

CTRL+CREATE is where creators Build Bold.  Connect Deep.  Create Loud.

The future of art and tech starts here.

This isn’t a conference. It’s a culture shift.

CTRL+Create is a one-day creative takeover. Part festival, part lab, part movement. Built for the BOLD. It’s where artists, technologists, and rule-breakers collide to explore what’s next and build what’s never been done before.

If you’re creating the future, this is where you show up.

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Immerse

This is hands-on from the second you walk in. CTRL+Create is where you build, shoot, mix, design, and collaborate. This is where creative ideas hit real tools and take off.

Connect

You’ll meet creators, makers, and innovators who aren’t just talking about their work, they’re building it next to you. It’s fast, friendly, and full of momentum.

Create

Built like a festival, powered like a lab, and moves like a movement. Workshops. Demos. Showcases. Installations. Designed to challenge, inspire, and unlock what’s next.

Who We Are

WHY CTRL+CREATE?

  • Because creators deserve more than webinars and overpriced expos.
  • Because too many creatives feel isolated, under-resourced, and boxed out of rooms they should be leading.
  • Because the creator economy is growing and YOU deserve a seat at the table.

CTRL+Create exists to open that door, spark that collab, and fuel that breakthrough.

This isn’t about consuming. It’s about creating. And doing it together.

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WHO IT’S FOR

Tech Innovators & Engineers

The visionaries building the tools and platforms powering tomorrow’s creativity.

Rising Creators

Just getting started? This is where you gain skills, confidence, and connections — fast.

Creative Professionals

Photographers. Designers. Videographers. Producers. Architects. Marketers. Coders. AI tinkerers. You create. You belong.

Agencies & Brands

Looking to connect with creators on the front lines of culture and innovation.

Investors & Educators

Supporting the next wave of talent and tech. CTRL+Create is where you find it.

THE EXPERIENCE

WHAT TO EXPECT

On April 10th, CTRL+Create takes over the beautiful Coastal Creative venue in St. Pete for a full day designed to be hands-on, high-energy, and community-driven.

Workshops That Work

From AI in design and immersive audio to next-gen video and visual storytelling . You won’t just watch. You’ll do.

Tech Playground

Explore the gear, tools, platforms, and software shaping creative work across every medium.

Artist Showcase

A curated space where standout creators put their work on display. Not for attention, for impact.

Creator Community

This is your crew. Real creators. No egos. No gatekeepers. Come build, learn, share, and spark what’s next together.

Your Day at CTRL+Create

One Day. Two Parts. All Creative Energy.

From the moment doors open to the last beat of the after party, CTRL+Create is built to keep you moving, learning, and creating. Here’s how the day flows:

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Registration Opens, Tech Playground Opens

10:00 - 12:00 PM

Kickoff, Sessions, Curated Networking, Product Demos

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Lunch, Open Networking, and Tech Demos

1:30 - 4:00 PM

Workshops, Product Demos, and Networking

4:00- 5:00 PM

Closing Session + Awards Giveaway

7:00 - 10 PM

The After Party + Artist Showcase

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Sponsored By

Lumiere

Community Partners

Creative Mornings Tampa Bay
Film Tampa Bay
Lovable
Sunny Creative Agency
Tampa Bay Tech Week
Vū Studios

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Student Admission

Perfect for student creatives, makers, and tech lovers.

$ 25 / Per TIcket
  • Access to all main stage talks and breakout sessions
  • Curated networking with creators, brands, and tech innovators
  • Access to interactive installations and partner activations
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Event Ticket + After Party

For creators who want to connect deeper and unlock exclusive perks. Includes everything in General Admission, plus:

$ 75 / Per TIcket
  • Access to all main stage talks and breakout sessions
  • Curated networking with creators, brands, and tech innovators
  • Access to interactive installations and partner activations
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After Party Only

Ideal for friends, fans, and local supporters who want to experience the creative energy of fellow artists.

$ 25 / Per TIcket
  • Evening access to the CTRL+Create Artist Showcase
  • Networking with featured artists and showcase attendees
  • Access to cash bar and food vendors
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Build With Us

Get Involved.

Whether you’re leading a session, showcasing your tech, amplifying the vibe, or just ready to show up and contribute, there’s a role for you here. This is your chance to be part of something built by and for the creative community.

Exhibit

Got a product, platform, or tool built for creators? Activate your brand on-site and connect directly with the innovators using your tech in the wild.

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Speak

Have a story to tell or a breakthrough to share? We’re looking for bold voices, fresh takes, and real insight. Lead a session or host a panel that moves the culture forward.

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Sponsor

Put your brand at the center of a creator-powered movement. Sponsorship opportunities include showcase activations, content stages, merch collaborations, and more.

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Volunteer

Help us build the experience. Volunteers are the backbone of CTRL+Create — and you’ll gain access, connections, and real behind-the-scenes action.

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