WorldBuilder Summit courts UGC creators with $10,000 grants and a VIP program

"Although the WorldBuilder Summit is inviting all stakeholders in the UGC ecosystem to attend - from creators to agencies, brands and platforms - all of the event's announcements today were angled toward UGC creators, reflecting the crucial nature of creator buy-in for the success of events in the metaverse space. Ultimately, all activity and engagement inside UGC platforms stems from the creators, and for brands and advertisers interested in the space, being able to build more direct relationships with creators is a key selling point for in-person events like the WorldBuilder Summit."

"Today, January 26, the event's organizers announced a wave of new information about the WorldBuilder Summit, including a fireside chat with Do Big Studios, a pitch competition awarding $10,000 development grants to two winners and a "Founders Program" that enables participating creators to pay $1,000 or $4,000 access to bonus features like merchandise and a VIP dinner."

""We'll have some sponsors to announce really soon - some people who have already come on board and like what we're doing," said WorldBuilder Summit executive director Scott Benzie in an interview with GamesBeat."

""A lot of the studios that we've talked to about being sponsors are actually more interested in the Founders Program than they are in a traditional sponsorship.""

WorldBuilder Summit will take place on April 23, 2026 at the London West Hollywood hotel in Los Angeles. The event targets user-generated content creators building virtual worlds and interactive experiences on platforms like Roblox and Fortnite. Programming includes a fireside chat with Do Big Studios, a pitch competition awarding $10,000 development grants to two winners, and a Founders Program with $1,000 and $4,000 tiers offering merchandise and a VIP dinner. The summit invites creators, agencies, brands, and platforms while prioritizing creator-focused announcements and access. Sponsors have shown interest in the Founders Program over traditional sponsorship models.

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