Feb 26-27, 2026, Austin, TX
The event for founders and creators building the future of media and education is coming back to Austin in 2026
Join the waitlist for discounted tickets!
Become a sponsor
Want to get your brand in front of top media and education brands, newsletter publishers, and creators? Get in touch about event sponsorship and vendor opportunities. What to expect: 500-600 attendees, 15+ speakers, 2 days of content and networking, and more.
Past speakers
New speakers will be announced soon!
Morning Brew, StoryArb
Alex
Lieberman
Hampton, The Hustle
Sam
Parr
Author, Entrepreneur
James
Altucher
Creator Science
Jay
Clouse
Growth In Reverse
Chenell
Basilio
1440 Media
Tim
Huelskamp
Smooth Media
Jenny
Rothenberg
The Rebooting, Digiday
Brian
Morrissey
Snowball, Jubilee
Ryan
Hashemi
1440 Media
Erika
Burghardt
Car Dealership Guy
Yossi
J Levi
Yahoo Sports, Axios
Kendall
Baker
Adcrate
Alex
Cooper
Adcrate
Ali
Qureshi
The Assist
Andy
Mackensen
The Assist
Joanna
Ericta
6AM City
Ryan
Heafy
HubSpot, The Hustle
Brad
Wolverton
GrowLetter
Matt
McGarry
Copywriting Course
Neville
Medhora
a16z
Steph
Smith
All the hacks
Chris
Hutchins
Kit
Nathan
Barry
Ezoic
Tyler
Bishop
What is it?
Newsletter Marketing Summit is a space where entrepreneurs who have chosen to escape the algorithms fight against the big tech machines that created them.
It’s for people who are fed up with renting their audiences and want to become independent, profitable landlords who own their audience and control their future.
It’s where founders, marketers, and creators building the future of the media and education come to learn, connect, and grow their businesses.
If that sounds like you, here’s why you should attend…
Why you should attend
The #1 event for founders, execs, creators, and marketers building owned audiences with email, podcast, SMS, and private communities.
Connect with “who's who" in the industryNetwork and meet the world’s largest newsletters, brands, and creators shaping the future of media.
Meet the biggest advertisersWe designed this event not just for publishers but for marketers who want to meet, sponsor, and partner with brands and creators in the space.
Learn what’s working right nowDiscover cutting-edge growth and monetization tactics used by top founders and marketers that you can immediately apply to your business.
What attendees are saying
Why is this different?
A unique experience unlike any other industry event
Insightful and original content, not just panels
From presentations, workshops, Q&As, interactive content, and panel discussions — we designed a content experience that’s worth 10X the price of admission.
Dedicated, structured, and fun networking
We know the most important part of an event is the connections you make. We designed the perfect environment to meet with peers and partners. Our networking time isn’t just the breaks between content. It’s so much more.
More than
newsletters
This event is about building and monetizing owned audiences – not just newsletters. We’ll cover information product marketing, paid acquisition, YouTube, podcast, social growth, email marketing, deliverability, sponsorship sales, and much more.
Something for everyone
Actionable advice to guide you to your first 10,000+ subscribers and insights and Q&As to help you scale to 8 figures and beyond.
Join the waitlist now for discounted tickets.
What you’ll learn
The skills you need to build a content business without relying on big tech’s algorithms
Who should attend?
Founders and EntrepreneursDiscover cutting edge strategies to scale your business and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of media and education.
Executives and OperatorsGain valuable insights and actionable tactics to lead your organization towards sustainable growth and innovation.
Creators and WritersLearn from top-tier creators on how to elevate your content, grow your audience, and maximize monetization opportunities.
Bankers and PEMeet with the fastest-growing media and education brands that will (eventually) be interested in selling.
Marketers and AdvertisersConnect with influential publishers and learn proven methods to optimize your ad and sponsorship efforts.
VendorsShowcase your solutions to key decision-makers and build lasting partnerships with leading media brands, creators, and executives.
About your host
Matt McGarry is known as the world's #1 newsletter growth and monetization expert
Matt McGarry
Matt is the founder of GrowLetter. Our products and services have helped the biggest media and education brands grow. Including The Hustle, James Clear, Codie Sanchez, 1440, Milk Road, WorkWeek, Chartr, Money.com, and more.
Matt's newsletter is by far the best resource of all things newsletters.
Austin Rief, CEO of Morning Brew
His guidance around all things newsletters has been essential in growing The Rundown to 230k subscribers in 6 months. There's simply no one else I would call an expert.
Rowan Cheung, Founder of The Rundown
Matt is a rare breed of thought leader and operator. His wealth of knowledge building newsletter growth playbooks and identifying strategies to diversify and optimize customer acquisition has helped level up 1440 to over 4,000,000 subscribers.
Tim Huelskamp, Co-founder and CEO of 1440 Media
Frequently asked questions
Answering all event-related questions
Travel & Accommodation
Where is the event located?
Hilton Austin: 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
What’s the closest airport to the event venue?
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Are there recommended hotels nearby?
Hilton Austin: 500 East 4th Street Austin, Texas 78701 USA
Is there a special room rate or discount for attendees at nearby hotels?
Yes! We'll be announcing our hotel block soon.
Are there nearby parking facilities? Is parking included or at an additional cost?
Yes, we'll share parking infomation soon.
Event Schedule & Registration
What are the dates and times of the event?
The dates are Thursday and Friday, February 26th and 27th, 2026. For those traveling to Austin, you should plan for lodging from Wednesday, February 25, to Saturday, February 28th.
Can I attend virtually? Will sessions be recorded, and can I access them after the conference?
There is no virtual option for this event. The sessions will be recorded and available at a discounted rate for attendees and a regular rate for non-attendees.Recordings are available free for VIP ticket holders.
Sessions & Networking
Will there be networking sessions or opportunities to meet other attendees?
Yes, we are intentional about attendees starting and building connections throughout the event. There are multiple networking opportunities during lunch, dinner, breaks between sessions, and our receptions.
Is there a dress code for the event or any specific sessions?
There is no dress code. Please note there will be photo and video coverage of the events that we will share on social media for future marketing.
Can I apply to beocme a speaker?
Yes, send us an email at [email protected]
Payments, Refunds & Cancellations
What is the refund policy if I’m unable to attend?
If you are unable to attend, we offer full refunds for cancellations made no later than 45 days before the event (January 12th).
Is there a deadline for registration, or can I buy tickets at the door?
Tickets will not be available at the door. The deadline for registration is currently one week before the event and is subject to change depending on ticket availability.
Other General Information
Who can I contact for questions not covered in this FAQ?
Contact our Head of Events Ahrif Sarumi at [email protected].
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