Instagram’s First Ever UK Creator’s Week Begins

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Instagram is kicking off the first-ever UK Creator’s Week, a three-day virtual event aimed at helping aspiring artists advance their careers.

Thousands of creators will benefit from a planned program designed to help them improve their careers and personal brands, as well as boost their wellbeing, and improve interactions with their peers.

Numerous notable creators, as well as top Instagram and Facebook executives, and industry executives from prominent agencies and creator-driven firms, will be in attendance.

Some of the confirmed speakers at this event are @TanyaCompas @Ginamartin @cheftomkerridge @itsjustnife @JameelaJamil and a lot more. The event will take place on Instagram’s @creators account from Wednesday, June 9th, to Friday, June 11th, and it will be open to the public. On the same account, you’ll see a daily summary, as well as unique BTS content from the event.

Below is the detailed programming schedule the event will follow:

Wednesday 9th June (10.30am – 1pm BST)

The Future of Instagram: You won’t want to miss this! Kick off a life-changing three days with new feature news and celeb drop-ins
Algorithm Myth-Busting: Pulling back the curtain on your biggest questions Moderated by Refinery29 Unbothered’s Laurise McMillian
Handling Burnout with @BodyPosiPanda: Megan Crabbe aka BodyPosiPanda gives you ten fire tips on being a creator and community building
How to make change & make ch$nge with @TanyaCompas and @Ginamartin: Raise zillions for a non-profit, start a movement, or champion a cause — here’s how to use your platform for good while not only sustaining a living but using the positive work you do to set you apart from your peers

Thursday 10th June (10.30am – 1pm BST)

Full Body Blast with @xtinaokenla: Get ready for a live full body workout with Christina. 25 exercises in 25 minutes for that ‘feel good’ boost. Bring your energy and get ready to sweat! This workout is suitable for all abilities – you’ll just need a mat and some water
Beats, Rhymes & Reels: Music Industry experts give you the lowdown on choreography, the music business and how to marry music and art with guest TBA!
Breaking into Entertainment: The industry insiders who turn creators into legit stars are sharing their intel with IG’s Lauren Schutte
How to get PODcasted: Jumpstarting your own pod is even easier than you think. Moderated by Instagram’s Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli
AM I Insta Famous? With @Jameelajamil: Activist, Actress, Crusher of toxic diet culture Jameela Jamil talks about being influencing responsibly

Friday 11th June (10.30am – 1pm BST)

Money Talks’ with @SevenSixAgency Building out a creator’s business strategy to level up from free products to getting paid. This workshop will help you negotiate brand deals, build out a media kit and discover top tips to help you succeed as a creator. Hosted by Charlotte Williams from SevenSix Agency

Bang On Trend: A deep dive into trends: What are they? How are they born? Learn how Reels leverages trends and how you can tap into your community to find them. Hear from emerging creators what is working for them. Hosted by Instagram’s Neil Welch and @kaekurd, @itsjustnife, @akafiali and Instagram’s 21 under 21, @rubymediamakeup
Q&A with Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri: Q&A with Adam Mosseri Instagram’s Head Honcho
Reel Us In: Learn how to pitch to brands and big wigs from Creative expert, Becky Owen and watch top creators bring their sizzliest video series ideas to life including GUAP magazine’s @ibrahimkamara_