STORY 2018 is an immersive, two-day conference-style gathering designed to inspire, challenge and equip artists, creators and storytellers who work in a variety of industries.
Sep. 20-21, 2018Nashville, TN
Join Storytellers from Organizations Like:

Chick-fil-A

Disney

Gates Foundation


Hasbro

IBM

IJM

Intel

ISL

NatGeo


Publix

Saddleback Church

Global Leadership Summit


The STORY 2018 Theme
At STORY 2018 we’ll be hosting a conversation about the role of wonder in the creative process and the stories that we tell. Come replace your cynicism with possibility as wonder is reawakened, and you discover a new-found appreciation of your madness as a storyteller. Bring your team, and together, begin to re-imagine what could be.
You're entirely bonkers, but the good news is, all the best ones are.
Part Instruction. Part Inspiration.
STORY is an event where you’ll be stretched by innovative talks and unique performances in an immersive, transformational atmosphere. Bring your team to regroup and redefine your process as you set out to push past your organizational goals. Or come to discover a supportive community of forward-thinkers and visionaries to champion you as you set out on creative endeavors. Join us at what many call the "TED for Creatives".

What to Expect

Gain Inspiration
Experience immersive experiences and innovates talks in a transformative atmosphere that spark creative ideas.
Acquire Access
Leave equipped with the training and tools you need in order to take the next steps in the creative process that your STORY experience inspired.
Get Connected
Leave feeling empowered to succeed with new connections and community, championed by a likeminded tribe of storytellers from a variety of industries.
Find New Meaning
Find new meaning and significance in your creative work due to the impact of your stories on the future of our world.

Invest in yourself and your work
Speakers

Don Hahn
Legendary Producer of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast
Ruth Carter
Costume Designer for Black Panther, Selma, Malcolm X & More
Brad Montague
Creative Genius behind Socktober, Kid President, and Founder of Montague Workshop
Abby Fuller
Director of Chef's Table, Storyteller and Activist
Kevin Carroll
Author and Creative Katalyst for Nike, Target and ESPN
Steve Feldman
18-Year Veteran Director of Sesame Street and More
Vera Leung
Creative Director at International Justice Mission
Todd Henry
Arms Dealer of the Creative Revolution
Pei Ketron
Renowned Travel Photographer and Educator
Chris Logsdon
Creative Director at VaynerMedia
Samantha Edwards
Co-Founder and Creative Director of The Charles Agency
Jason Jaggard
Executive Coach & CEO of Novus Global
CJ Casciotta
Author, Serial Media Maker & Advocate for Weird Thinking
Yoko Sen
Sound Alchemist & Founder of Sen Sound
Jeremy Casper
Award-Winning Director, Writer & Producer
Danae Dougherty
Managing Principal at Visioneering Studios
Lagueria Davis
Director of the Upcoming Film, Black Barbie
Beulah Mae Mitchell
Pioneer of the First Black Barbie
Justin Kauflin
Renowned Jazz Pianist
David Paull
Founder & CEO of Engagious & Dialsmith
Susan Blackwell
Broadway Actor, Writer & Producer
Jeff & Tessa Evason
Mentalist Duo
Allison Fallon
Author & Creative Coach
Steve Daugherty
Author & Storyteller
Harris, III
Curator and Host
We've always got surprises up our sleeves!
2018 Schedule

Wednesday
Thursday
8:30 am | Session 1 |
10:45 am | Session 2 |
12:00 pm | Lunch |
1:00 pm | Immersive Breakout Experiences |
3:30 pm | Session 3 |
5:00 pm | End of Day 1 |
8:00 pm | Evening Activities |
Friday
8:30 am | Session 4 |
10:45 am | Session 5 |
12:00 pm | Lunch |
1:00 pm | Immersive Breakout Experiences |
2:30 pm | Session 6 |
4:00 pm | End |
4:30 pm | After Party |
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VIP Experience

FAQs

The VIP Package

Reserved Seating
Reserved seating in any seat on the floor. Want to sit on the front row? Great. Prefer the aisle? Awesome. We will send you the venue map prior to our gathering so that you can choose your seat. This will be yours for the duration of the conference, no questions asked.


VIP Lounge
In addition to us reserving a seat of your choice, you will also be given access to the VIP Lounge where you will be able to fuel up with drinks and snacks throughout the day. This is your opportunity to have a private meet and greet with some of the STORY presenters, as well as continued mingling with the STORY team.
STORY Swag
To complete your experience you will receive special STORY swag that other attendees will not. You can expect for this to be some really great stuff, in typical STORY fashion.

If you have more questions, please email [email protected].
Why You Should Attend STORY

Learn from the best
You'll learn how companies like Disney use out-of-the-box creative techniques to drive their stories. Get a peek behind the curtain at their creative process as they work to tell some of the most well-known stories of our time.
Turn ideas into reality
Discover the universal techniques that the team at Chef’s Table used to take a simple idea like food and turn it into an Emmy-Nominated series.
Tap into your imagination
Hear how the costume designer of Black Panther helped transport audiences to the fictional world of Wakanda and how we can create the same experience for our audience.
Break through roadblocks
Learn how to adopt a mindset that will help us break through roadblocks and allow us and our team to dream bigger and be more productive than we ever have before.
Refresh your perspective
Walk away with a refreshed perspective on why our creative work matters and with daily action steps to keep our creative work on track.
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