VeeCon 2024 Initial Speaker Lineup Unveiled by Gary Vaynerchuk and VeeFriends

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and VeeFriends have revealed the initial speaker lineup for VeeCon 2024. The event will feature over 30 leading thought leaders from diverse fields including entertainment, fashion, finance, food, and wellness. Scheduled from Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11, VeeCon will be held at the L.A. LIVE Entertainment District in downtown Los Angeles.

Founded by Vaynerchuk in 2022, the conference-festival hybrid has become well-known for bringing together top speakers from various industries to share their insights with emerging trailblazers, creators, and multitalented individuals.Making its first appearance in Los Angeles and entering its third year, VeeCon 2024 will emphasize five main themes: Business, Marketing, Technology, Innovation, and Popular Culture. The event will offer candid keynotes, panels, entertainment, and activations aimed at fostering connection, creativity, and growth, emphasizing current and future trends in the business world.

This year’s speaker roster includes Arianna Huffington (Founder and CEO of Thrive Global), Daley Pearson (Co-Founder and Director at Ludo Studio, Executive Producer of Bluey), Howie Mandel (Comedian), Jameela Jamil (Actress, Advocate, and Founder of I Weigh), Jill Cress (Chief Marketing & Experience Officer at H&R Block), Khaby Lame (Creator, Filmmaker, Comedian), Linda Yaccarino (CEO of X), Marissa Jarratt (Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer at 7-Eleven, Inc.), Mona Vand (PharmD, Wellness Expert, and Entrepreneur), Sean Tresvant (CEO of Taco Bell), Shelley Zalis (Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient), Stanley Tang (Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at DoorDash), Tarek El Moussa (CEO, TV Personality, Author, and Entrepreneur), and Tariq Hassan (SVP, Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer at McDonald’s USA), among others.

VeeCon, recognized for pioneering the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for event access, continues to enhance its ticketing platform. This year, VeeCon is partnering with Base, a Layer-2 network by Coinbase, to improve the NFT-ticketing process. Attendees needing assistance with obtaining their VeeCon 2024 ticket can book a complimentary session through the VeeConcierge service, where a dedicated support team will guide them through purchasing and registering their ticket.