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Beyond the Camera: Designing Your Digital Stage for Growth

In this opening session, Alec sets the vision for the next three days of the Digital Stage Summit and introduces the framework behind a powerful digital presence. You’ll explore what it really takes to move beyond cameras and tech into intentional design, aligning visuals, audio, lighting, and strategy with real business growth. This session expands your understanding of what’s possible and shows how to turn visibility into momentum.

The Camera & Lighting Masterclass: Getting it Right In-Camera

Stop guessing with your camera settings. In this session, you’ll master exposure, frame rate, and white balance, the three controls that separate amateur footage from professional video.  Neil will walk you through a simple two-point lighting setup that works in any room and helps eliminate glasses glare. You’ll also see how Camo Studio can turn your iPhone into a pro camera. Leave with a repeatable setup you can use before every recording so your expertise looks as good as it sounds.

Clarity Matters: The Key Role of Audio in Livestreaming and Content Creation

Elevate your livestreaming and content creation game in just 30 minutes with Laura Davidson of Shure. Join us for an engaging virtual session that dives deep into the vital role of high-quality audio. Discover why great sound can make or break your content and learn practical tips to enhance your audio setup. Perfect for streamers, podcasters, and digital creators looking to captivate their audience with crystal clear sound.

Building AI Agent Teams and Custom Apps to Automate Your Business.

Most business owners still do manually what AI agents could handle, not because the tech is not ready, but because they have not seen how to apply it to their business.

AppyDave shares his real setup, AI agents working across machines, alongside custom micro-apps built to solve practical problems.

You’ll leave with a clearer sense of what’s possible, whether that starts with one agent, one app, or one time-saving workflow.

Beyond the Buttons: Unlocking the Full Power of Stream Deck

Stream Deck is far more than a scene switching tool. In this panel, experienced users share how they use Stream Deck to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance productivity both on and off camera. From creative setups to smart system design, you’ll discover practical ways to unlock more power, efficiency, and control in your digital workspace.

Your Studio Is Your Signature: Stand Out Before You Even Speak

In today’s digital world, people decide to trust you in seconds, often before you speak. Your studio isn’t just a background; it’s your brand signal. In this session, Junaid Ahmed shares a practical Design → Produce → Promote framework. You’ll learn the essential visual and audio elements, see before/after perception shifts, and leave with a checklist to upgrade trust, credibility, and confidence fast—without expensive gear.

The Virtual Studio Upgrade: Ecamm, Green Screen, Lighting, & AI Pro Polish

When most people think of green screen they imagine the awful experiences of bad zoom calls with virtual green screen or that horrible green hue glow. With a physical green screen and the correct minimal lighting we can get you looking good but if you want to step up to the next level your background will be key. In this session we will look at the what you need to focus on and how AI can now bring your studio to life.

From Friction to Function: Turning Creator Problems Into Products

In this session, Luis Vega, Mr Camera Junkie, explores how creators can spot friction points in their studio and workflow, then turn those challenges into practical solutions that improve the way they work and may even become valuable products. Drawing from his own experience, Luis shares how everyday creator problems can lead to smarter tools, better systems, custom fixes, and new ideas through practical, creative problem-solving.

Leverage Over Hustle: Using AI to Multiply Your Voice

Most entrepreneurs use AI to create more content. Few use it to strengthen clarity, positioning, and authority. This session shows how to design AI workflows that amplify your voice instead of replacing it. Attendees will learn how to use AI for message refinement, content repurposing, audience research, and offer development—without losing authenticity—so they can scale visibility and revenue without burnout.

The First 90 Days: What Actually Moves the Needle When Starting Out

If you’re starting out today, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by endless tools, tactics, and advice. In this panel, experienced entrepreneurs share what truly moves the needle in the first 90 days of building a video first online presence. You’ll learn what to prioritise, what to ignore, and how to focus on the actions that create clarity, confidence, and real early momentum.

Webcam Charisma: The Science Behind Virtual Connections

In this session, Scott will cover the hardware, software, and, specifically, the soft skills for charismatic video. Whether you produce your own digital content, deliver remote training webinars, or conduct video sales calls on Zoom, anyone can learn to be comfortable and charismatic on camera, leaving a lasting impression.

The One-Take Method: From Performance to Presence

Perfectionism often hides a deeper fear, the need to perform as the expert. In this session, Alec shares how embracing the one-take method helped him move from polished performance to authentic presence. Discover how removing the safety net builds confidence, sharpens clarity, and helps you show up with authority without overthinking every word.

Audience vs. Community + 4-Steps to Build the Winner

The terms Audience and Community are thrown around so interchangeably but when defined they are wildly different. Only one of them is desired for creators, entrepreneurs, and though leaders intent on achieving their goals. In this session we'll show you who won and share a battle-tested 4 step process to build it. You'll leave with tangible steps you can start adding to your strategy today.

The Textrovert Effect: Turn Silent Audiences Into Growth Engines

Most virtual presenters talk at their audience. The best talk with them. The trick is simple, people may not want to speak, but they will type.

Live chat boosts engagement signals across YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook Live. Lux will show how a zero-friction chat layer can turn a passive room into an active conversation, no downloads, no extra tabs.

How to Build a Digital Presence That Commands Attention

"In today’s crowded digital world, most creators don’t lack ideas, they lack presence. If your webinars, livestreams, or virtual talks feel flat, it’s not your expertise, it’s your stage.

In this session, Katie Fawkes shares a practical framework for turning your default webcam setup into a broadcast-level digital presence that builds authority and commands attention. Because online impact isn’t accidental, it’s designed."

You Don’t Grow Alone: Rethinking Community in the Digital Age

Building an online presence can feel like a solo pursuit, but sustainable growth rarely happens alone. In this panel, we rethink the role of community in the digital age, exploring when to build one, when to join one, and how the right environment shapes momentum. You’ll gain honest insight into support networks, accountability, and connection, and why the right room can accelerate your growth more than any tactic.

The Unsexy Secret to Engaging Speaking: Structure

Everyone wants to be dynamic on stage. More charisma. More confidence. Better camera presence. But the real power of great messaging is far less glamorous.

In this session, we’ll explore the non-sexy side of speaking: organizing your content so your message is clear, engaging, and impossible to ignore. Discover how organizational patterns elevate your authority, improve audience retention, and make your ideas stick.

Show Up, Stand Out, Scale Up: AI + Video for Business Growth

You know you need to show up consistently on video to build your digital presence — but creating content feels time-consuming, overwhelming, and never quite makes it to the top of your to-do list. In this session, video marketing veteran and Certified AI Consultant Lou Bortone shows you how to combine the power of AI with authentic video to create more content, build a stronger online presence, and grow your business without the burnout. You'll leave with a simple, actionable system you can implement immediately — so you can finally show up, stand out, and scale up.

How to Turn Attention Into Trust… And Trust Into Sales Using The Trust Trifecta™

What if your video wasn’t just “helpful” or “valuable”… but strategically designed to turn attention into trust and trust into sales?

In this session, Luria Petrucci breaks down The Trust Trifecta™ — a 3-part system built on Presence, Visuals, and Content — that helps you capture attention instantly, drive deep engagement, and convert viewers into buyers.

If your video presence isn’t leading to real momentum in your business, this framework will show you exactly what’s missing and how to fix it.

One Livestream, Weeks of Content: Multiply Your Message with AI

"Most entrepreneurs are not struggling with motivation. They are struggling with a system. Posting more does not automatically build authority or attract clients.

Tanya introduces the Livestream Multiplier Method: an AI-supported framework for turning one livestream into a full week of content across email, social, and long-form platforms without losing your voice.

You will learn to use AI as an extraction tool, adapt one message for multiple platforms, and build a content rhythm that works alongside real client work."

Human in the Loop: Staying Authentic in the Age of AI

AI can generate content at scale, but trust is still built by humans. In this panel discussion, industry leaders explore how to stay authentic, relevant, and distinctive in an AI-driven landscape. You’ll discover how to use AI as a tool without losing your voice, how to rise above the noise, and why human insight, story, and connection remain your greatest competitive advantage.

IRL: Giving your digital presence life in the physical world

In this session you’ll learn how to ensure your message stays top of mind with your audiences, and continues making an impact, long after the screen turns off.

From Idea to Impact: Designing a Digital Product That Delivers Real Results

In this session, Alec will share his proven 5 R framework for launching successful digital products. You’ll then focus on the first stage of the process, defining a clear promise, shaping a minimum viable transformation, and breaking it into practical milestones your audience can follow. You’ll leave with a sharper offer, clearer messaging, and a simple starting point that helps you move from idea to launch without waiting for everything to be perfect.

Scaling without burnout: Building a sustainable media empire around your brand

"""Hustle culture"" promises success but often delivers exhaustion. This session challenges that narrative by shifting focus from short-term grinding to long-term asset building. We’ll reframe content marketing not as a daily chore, but as ""digital real estate"" that generates value for years.
I will introduce the ""Media Empire"" mindset: a systematic approach where one core piece of content fuels an entire ecosystem. Discover how to implement smart repurposing workflows that allow your business to scale and achieve omnipresence—without the founder working 24/7."

How to Grow and Monetize on Substack with Livestreaming and Podcasts

In this session we will talk about the Substack Advantage. How you can build your own platform, build community with subscribers, and provide a dedicated hub for your community that is not controlled by algorithms.

Save Hours Per Week With Lean Workflows That Deliver Results

In this session, we'll discover how to cut busywork and reclaim hours each week by stripping steps, automating the right tasks, and using simple tools that actually move the needle. You will leave with a lean workflow checklist, three quick automations you can set up today, and a clear plan to save time without sacrificing quality.

Taking Aim with AI: Moving from Overthinking to Focused Action

In this panel discussion, we'll explore how AI can help you move beyond hesitation and take focused action. Instead of using AI as a shortcut, you’ll see how it can act as an assistant, an innovator, and a thinking partner that sharpens clarity and challenges limiting beliefs. Through real examples and honest conversation, you’ll learn how to turn stalled ideas into confident decisions and meaningful momentum.

The Human Advantage: How to Be the Signal in a World of Noise

AI can write your scripts, generate your thumbnails, and even clone your voice. So what's left that's yours? How you show up.
In a world flooded with AI content, the winners aren't those with the best prompts. They're the ones who've learned to be unmistakably human on camera.
In this session, Charl Coetzee shares a practical framework for developing your unique on-camera identity: the combination of vocal delivery, visual presence, and message clarity that makes you impossible to ignore. You'll learn techniques that turn a talking head into someone people trust, remember, and buy from.

Why the Most "Unpolished" Creators Are Building the Strongest Businesses

The creators building the strongest businesses right now aren't the most polished. They're the most real. After years working alongside thousands of creators and building my own content business, I keep seeing the same pattern: the ones who burn out keep adding more courses, more polish, more layers between who they are and what their audience sees. The ones who last stopped performing and started showing up. In this session, I'll walk you through the Raw First approach to building a creator business around what you already know, who you already are, and nothing extra.

6 Ingredients for a Content System You Can Trust

In this session, you’ll learn the 6 components of a complete and reliable content system you’ll actually stick with long-term. Once you apply this practical approach that’s personalized to how you work best, you’ll be able to consistently transform your ideas into published content. If your current workflow feels chaotic, messy, or inconsistent, you won’t want to miss this talk.

Unlock the Power of Digital PR to 10X Your Visibility (without ads)

In this session, you’ll learn proven tips and techniques to attract your ideal clients and the media using Digital PR and AI.

The Growth Flywheel: Turning Attention into Sustainable Revenue

Visibility alone doesn’t build a business. In this panel, industry leaders explore how to turn attention into sustainable revenue by designing simple, repeatable growth systems. You’ll discover how content, trust, and offers connect to create momentum, and how to move from sporadic wins to a reliable, long term revenue engine.


From Understanding to Execution: Your Next Move on Your Digital Stage

Over the past three days, you’ve expanded your understanding of what’s possible. Now it’s time to act. In this closing session, Alec brings the key themes together and helps you identify your next move, turning insight into execution. You’ll gain clarity on how to apply what you’ve learned, build momentum, and take a confident step forward on your digital stage.