# The Creator Strategies Needed to Reach Gen Z & Gen Alpha

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**Date:** March 15, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Austin Marriott Downtown / Waterloo Ballroom 4-6  
**Format:** Panel  
**Track:** Brand & Marketing track  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Donna Tuttle** — VP of Marketing And Corporate Communications
- **Brooke Miccio** — Content Creator + Podcaster
- **Allison Stransky** — Chief Marketing Officer
- **Dani Mariano** — CEO

This session will spotlight the increasing momentum of the creator economy and how creators have become role models to younger generations. While most companies remain focused on reaching Gen Z, we’ll discuss how brands will need a fresh creator marketing strategy that merges culture, authenticity, and relevance if they expect to break through with digitally native Gen Alpha, as the oldest approach adulthood in the coming years.

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