The world has gone mechanical.

As machine learning advances, the humanity that once filled the web with life has been flattened.

The internet was supposed to set us free. Instead, it has turned many of us into machines pretending to be human.

Yet, here we are at a precipice: Forbes has said that the Creator Economy is on track to surpass $480 billion by 2027.

The opportunity is undeniable. The challenge is that most creators are not equipped to navigate the landscape of the Creator Economy without becoming burnt out and disillusioned.

This gathering exists because you don’t need another webinar... you need a catalyst to embark on your quest for meaningful creation.

You need a weekend to rediscover what makes you human, the skills to build a powerful brand around it, and the community to support you on your journey.

Hi, I’m Jesse James Carver ("The Unblocked Carver")

Wood carver, web designer, and founder of The Living Internet Alliance. I launched this convention to help creators reclaim their humanity and build profitable brands around it.

The desert quest that started it all

Last December I fled the Canadian winter and was living out of a tent in the Mojave Desert, carving blocks of cedar and chasing clarity. One night I joined a live call with the team at Kortex, the creator platform built by Dan Koe and his team. A few weeks later, Dan and I were standing together on a rocky viewpoint in Arizona talking about consciousness, creativity, and human relevance.

"Now that technical work and intelligence are on tap thanks to AI, what is left is taste, agency, and coherence." — Dan Koe

I came home knowing I had to build something alive. Something for creators who refuse to become mere products of the algorithm. That seed of an idea became the Creator Economy Convention: a weekend to rediscover what makes you human, align with your tribe, and build a powerful brand around your unique voice.

I'm looking forward to seeing you there.

What it's really all about:

The secret sauces of personal branding are not to be found in the next swipe file or digital course.

Find the others who are serious about finding their way, immerse yourself among those who are ahead of you, and inject yourself into a tribe.

Three days to transform the trajectory of your creative work, your social development, and your financial future.

With hundreds of creators together in the brilliant Brittannia Ballroom at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, you'll have the opportunity to connect with the people who are building the future of the creator economy.

This is a gathering for creators who are serious about building value, and who are willing to invest in themselves and their future.

By creators for creators, The Living Internet Alliance seeks to address the gaping holes in the Creator Economy's future.

Surely you know of the "dead internet theory," that online content is on route to be almost entirely AI generated. Through curated online communities, bonds cured in the kiln of in-person events, you can stay tuned to the signal amidst the sea of noise.

What you’ll experience

13+ Headline Speakers: Writers, designers, marketers, and builders who walk the talk.
Hundreds of Ambitious Creators: Meet collaborators, mentors, clients, and friends who speak your language.
Three Transformative Days: Deep immersion in a tribe of creators and seekers.
Live Podcasts & Q&A: Real unscripted conversations about building, writing, selling, and staying sane.
Games, Challenges & Quests: Connect through play, pressure, and fun. Prizes included.
Workshops & Mental-Model Labs: Turn knowledge and wisdom into income.
Bonus entertainment:Some mysterious surprises.
Private Circle Community: Accountability groups and ongoing connection so momentum continues after Vancouver.
The Setting: The Brittannia Ballroom at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. 24-hour gym, heated pool. Free shuttle to and from the airport for hotel guests. 7-minute walk to skytrain for downtown access.
The After-party: (tickets sold separately) A secret venue with DJs waiting to score a grand finale.

High Leverage Skills For The Future

Creative Agency

The power to direct your attention and imagination to invent, iterate, and express purposefully.

Social Agency

Freedom to create compounding win-wins with the people you’re most excited to connect and work with.

Economic Agency

The ability to create, price, and exchange value deliberately to fund a sovereign, sustainable life.

Keynote Speakers:

Dan Koe

"Work less. Earn More. Enjoy Life."

Dan Koe. The philosopher of the one-person business model, and the flow scientist behind the 4-hour workday.

Brian Maierhofer

Brian is an associate marriage and family therapist and specializes in somatic & biomechanical therapy for anxiety, sensory overload, and emotional resilience.

He is a carrier of stories who, through his online work, helps countless more people than he could through 1:1 therapy alone.

Jack Moses

Personal Transformation Coach. Writer. Creator. Quarterback. Podcaster.

Founder of Transcendence, and the Sovereign Creators Skool.

Jesse James Carver

Host of the podcast Unblocked Creators.

"I guide blocked creators through the underworld."

Dan Goldfield

"Studied with a monk for 5 years, married a hot psychologist, built a 6-figure business. Mission: help 1 billion people realize peace as their Default Mode."

Kieran Drew

On a mission to become a better writer, thinker, and entrepreneur • Ex-dentist, now building an internet business (at ~$500k/year).

Hussain Ibarra

Engineer turned writer. Building my writing business to $120k/year. Helped 20+ clients build and monetize their audience.

Valentin Sounds

Artist & Brand Advisor. Helping creatives build autonomy through branding, AI, and emotional intelligence. Create work you love and explore the world.

Kimia Nora

Applied Neuroscience | Self-directed Neuroplasticity | Brain Homeostasis | MindBody Medicine for healing chronic conditions.

Taylin Simmonds

College teacher turned AI assisted ghostwriter | Helping writers & creatives earn on the internet | 2B impressions | $4M+ revenue | All in on Substack

#9 Rising in Education on Substack: The Simmonds Signal

Nathalie Agnes

Host of the podcast Rose Tinted Glasses.

"I used to help people see more clearly through glasses. Now I write to help them see themselves and their future more clearly. Perspectives on business, spirituality & creativity."

Co-organizer of The Creator Economy Convention

David Morin

"Poet, Existential Guide, & Life Transition Coach. Turn existential dread into meaningful living."

David's work is to guide you in reclaiming your true voice.

Join us in Vancouver

June 5–7, 2026 • Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel • Capacity limited to 600

General Admission

$1,000 USD.

Access to all talks, workshops, and live (in person!) podcasts
Dinner on Friday, lunch on Saturday, and lunch on Sunday
Private Circle community & accountability group
Games & networking exercises

VIP ( 32/36 spots remaining )

$2,500 USD

Everything in General Admission
Exclusive dinner with speakers on Saturday night
One year of VIP membership in the Circle community ($300 value)
Complimentary ticket to the Sunday night after-party ($99 value)
Front row seats throughout the weekend (at round tables)
Bonus VIP-only debrief calls after the event
Year of access to recordings

Tickets are non-refundable and transferable until April 30, 2026. Commitment creates momentum.

For tailored sponsorship opportunities, speaking engagements, or larger group inquiries, please connect directly with our team: jesse@thelivinginternet.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this event for?

The Creator Economy Convention is for creators of all kinds — writers, artists, filmmakers, podcasters, YouTubers, coaches, freelancers, entrepreneurs — anyone building their work online and ready to do it with depth. We embrace AI as a tool, but we believe real connection and originality come from people.

Curated Keynote Presentations: Learn directly from creators who’ve built thriving one-person businesses and movements.
VIP Experiences: Premium dinner and exclusive settings for deeper, more meaningful conversations with headline speakers.
Hands-on Workshops: Practical, interactive sessions with strategies you can implement immediately.
Vibrant International Community: Join a diverse global network building the future together.
Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Connect with ambitious creators and potential collaborators.
Pre-Convention Circle Community: Get access upon ticket purchase to coordinate travel, hotels, and meet attendees before Vancouver.

Where will this event be held?

The event will be held at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. Full details — maps, transportation tips, and local recommendations — will be sent to ticket holders and shared in our private Circle community. For its guests, the hotel offers a free shuttle from YVR, a 24-hr gym, and a heated pool.

How long is the event and what’s the schedule like?

It’s a 3-day event starting Friday, June 5 at 1:00PM and ending Sunday, June 7 at 4:30PM.

We’ll also have community virtual meetups before and after the weekend to keep momentum strong. A full schedule will be released closer to the date. Plan for inspiring days punctuated by short breaks for rest and conversation.

The after-party will be held on Sunday night at 8:00PM at a private venue.

Is The Creator Economy Convention an in-person or a virtual event?

This is primarily an in-person gathering — because real chemistry can’t be downloaded. For those who can’t travel, we plan to offer a livestream of main-stage talks. More details about livestream tickets will be released in 2026. Recordings will be available to all ticket-holders after the event.

Are tickets to the Sunday after-party included?

After-party tickets are sold separately (but are included with VIP tickets). Announcements will be posted in the Circle community for ticket-holders with details on location and capacity. It’s our closing celebration — where new friendships become lasting collaborations.

Are there nearby hotels?

Yes! We’ve arranged special group rates at the Sheraton (the host hotel) and the Marriott right next door, so you can stay close to the action and connect outside of sessions. Details will be sent in your welcome email. You’re encouraged to coordinate in the Circle community to share rooms and save costs.

What is the ticket refund policy?

Tickets are non-refundable. They are transferable until April 30, 2026. This policy keeps the energy of the room committed and focused — and ensures every seat belongs to someone who truly wants to be there.

Will we be able to meet the speakers?

Many speakers include time for questions during or after their talks, and may mingle before/after sessions. VIP ticket-holders will also have access to an intimate Saturday dinner with speakers and fellow creators.

Don’t let another season scroll past.

This weekend will be a key checkpoint in the lives of future millionaires, tribes of lifelong friendships, and businesses that change the world.

The Creator Economy Convention

You Are Not a Machine.