Unlock the future of creator partnerships this November at The Global Creator Summit & Awards 2025—a premier gathering of creators, brands, and agencies shaping what’s next in the creator economy.
Quick Details
Join us in November 2025 for this hybrid event hosted by the Global Influencer Marketing Association (GIMA). The location will be announced soon, so stay tuned for updates.
Why This Summit Matters
The creator economy has moved beyond trends and into long-term strategy. This summit brings together cross-functional leaders to align on standards, spark collaboration, and celebrate excellence through the industry’s most anticipated awards night.
Who Should Attend
- Brand and agency leaders in influencer and social
- Creators building sustainable businesses
- Platform partners and ad tech innovators
- Legal, compliance, and procurement stakeholders
- Analysts, researchers, and ops teams
What to Expect
Is the GIMA summit just another industry conference or the career-defining event you can’t afford to miss? At the heart of this summit lies an extraordinary agenda featuring visionary keynotes where thought leaders unpack the year’s biggest shifts, from AI-assisted creativity to performance-based partnerships and measurement frameworks. You’ll dive into actionable breakouts with hands-on sessions covering creator compensation models, ROI measurement, creator commerce, licensing, and contracting. The summit brings live case studies to life with behind-the-scenes breakdowns of award-nominated campaigns, complete with benchmarks, budgets, and replicable playbooks. Unlike typical networking events, GIMA offers curated meetups by vertical and role, plus valuable open office hours with judges, mentors, and platform representatives. The experience culminates in a prestigious Awards Gala celebrating excellence across strategy, creativity, integrity, and measurable impact across the creator economy.
Awards Categories
- Campaign of the Year
- Best Creator–Brand Collaboration
- Most Effective Social-First Launch
- Breakthrough Creator of the Year
- Best Use of Short-Form Video
- Best Long-Form Branded Series
- Purpose-Driven Campaign
- Data and Measurement Excellence
- Emerging Platform Innovation
- Community Impact Award
Agenda Highlights
The summit will feature a comprehensive program including sessions on the State of the Creator Economy 2025 exploring current trends, threats, and opportunities. Attendees will learn about building KPI stacks that business leaders trust in “From Likes to Lift” and dive into IP and legal essentials during “Contracts, Licensing, and Usage.” The agenda also covers Creator Commerce with a focus on shoppable content that converts, examines the evolving relationship between creators and AI, addresses building inclusive and brand-safe programs, and explores how to scale micro-influencer initiatives while maintaining authenticity.
Stay Informed
- Join the waitlist for registration and entries
- Follow GIMA on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X for speaker drops and partner reveals
- Subscribe to the GIMA newsletter for agenda updates and finalist spotlights
About GIMA
The Global Influencer Marketing Association advances standards, education, and collaboration across the creator industry. Our mission is to empower professionals with community, training, and recognized best practices.