Event

Schedule

Day 1

Day 2

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Grand Opening

By Kevin Chase - Chairman Tesla

08:00 - 09:00

BUSINESS | ENGINEERING | GROWTH

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Evolution of User Experience

By Danielle Ahn - Co-founder ZipCar

10:00 - 12:00

BUSINESS | ENGINEERING | GROWTH

Day 3

Day 4

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Building Gov as a Service

By Piera Mcclure - Director Slack

11:00 - 02:00

BUSINESS | ENGINEERING | GROWTH

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From SMS to IPO

By Katie Stricker - Co-founder ZipCar

10:00 - 12:00

BUSINESS | ENGINEERING | GROWTH

Keynote Speakers

Storytelling That Matters:
Finding your Voice in a Noisy World

Late in life Autism discovery,
burnout, and entrepreneurship

Interactive Workshops

Your Studio Is Your Signature

How to Build Your Sponsorship Package

The Frequency of Your Voice: Why Energy, Not Strategy,
Defines Impact in the Golden Age of Podcasting

The Podcast Growth Lab:
10 Systems That Skyrocket Listens

Breakout Presentations

The Best Ways to Manage
the Money Side of your podcast

The L.I.F.T. System I Used to Grow 1.5 Million Social Media Followers as a Faith-Based Creator

How to Keep Your Podcast Editor Sane
(Even If That Editor Is You)

Stop Chasing Listeners: A 3-Step Podcast SEO Strategy
to Attract the Right Audience

Moving From Amateur to Pro In Podcasting

How to Build Visibility, Get Booked
in the Media, and Monetize Your Message

What Makes a Good Podcast?
The Secret to Getting You Growing

How to Turn Your Podcast Into
a Revenue Engine (Without More Ads)

Designing a Category of 1:
Top Podcasters Lead, They Don't Compete

Events, Collaborations, & Deals:
How to Turn Your Podcast Into a Real Business Asset

The Health of the Host:
Why Creator Wellness Matters in Podcasting

Joining a Network:
Perils and Pitfalls For the Unwary Podcaster

Podcasting as Therapy: Fun with a Purpose

How to Use Your Podcast to
Build an Empire of Social Proof

Why You Should Consider Creating a
Separate Podcast With Only 5-10 Episodes

Just Ask Already: Natural Calls To Action That Convert

6 Ways to Build a Podcast Episode Flow That
Increases Listenership, Engagement, & Retention

Beyond Audio: Efficiently and
Affordably Scale Your Podcast With Video

How To Find and Land Podcast Grants
(Even If You've Never Applied Before)

It’s Not All About the Money:
Uncovering The Real ROI of Podcasting

The Secret to Turning Community
into Purpose and Profitability

PPA Ask The Pros Panel featuring
Members of the Podcast Professionals Association

Panel 1: Community

Panel: Systems That Grow Your Show

Panel 3: Coming Soon

Industry Visibility

Speakers

Year-Round Exposure

Meaningful Connections

Grow Your Influence

Why Speak at EPC?

WHAT MAKES EMPOWERED PODCASTING DIFFERENT?

We are not focused on hype, shortcuts, vanity metrics, or one-size-fits-all solutions. Our focus is people.

  • We prioritize connection over competition

  • We value conversation over performance

  • We create engaging, intimate experiences

  • We welcome new and experienced podcasters and creators equally

This has allowed us to grow organically and earn the trust of podcast creators, professionals, and companies throughout the industry.

Just like our name boasts, our community is built on empowerment. It’s a platform to ask questions without fear, share frustrations without judgment, learn from peers and professionals, discover collaboration opportunities, spark new relationships, and build undeniable confidence as a podcaster!

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