How do brands and individuals reinvent themselves

authentically and gracefully?

August 14 - 16, 2024

Los Angeles, CA

where creators

and crew unite

Happily Fest is a summit for experience economy pioneers to connect with each other, explore new cultural frontiers, and empower the next gen to think more critically about the social, economic and environmental impacts of when people gather.

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Featured Presenters

    Mark and Jonnie Houston

    Mark and Jonnie Houston

    Co-founders
    Houston Hospitality
    Shantell Martin

    Shantell Martin

    Multifaceted Artist
    Sarah Shewey

    Sarah Shewey

    Founder & CEO
    Happily
    Ale Cohen

    Ale Cohen

    Musician, Composer & Executive Director
    dublab
    Def Sound

    Def Sound

    Hip-Hop Artist, Producer, Poet, Educator & Academic
    Dolly Spectra

    Dolly Spectra

    Music Artist

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Our Community

Erik Huberman

Erik Huberman

Founder & CEO
Hawke Media
Krisztina ‘Z’ Holly

Krisztina ‘Z’ Holly

Founder
At Large and Dangerous
Joanna Garner

Joanna Garner

Experience Designer, Creativity Guide
Formerly Meow Wolf
Naomi Clare Crellin

Naomi Clare Crellin

Founder & CEO
Storycraft Lab
Rick Castañeda

Rick Castañeda

Director & Producer
Vibrant Penguin
Lancy Zhang

Lancy Zhang

General Manager, Influencer Marketing
beacons.ai
Gabriel Rangel

Gabriel Rangel

Chief Technology Officer
Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce
    Josh Goldblum

    Josh Goldblum

    Founder & CEO
    Bluecadet
    Austin Johnston

    Austin Johnston

    Founder & CEO
    AKJOHNSTON Group, LLC.
    Margaret Chandra Kerrison

    Margaret Chandra Kerrison

    Author, Immersive Storyteller, Creative Consultant
    MCK Creative
    Karl Isaac

    Karl Isaac

    Chief Brand & Marketing Officer & Advisor
    Annie Chen

    Annie Chen

    Creative Director & Designer
    Annie H Chen Studio
    Spencer Burnham

    Spencer Burnham

    Co-founder & CEO
    ETC
    Ari Kuschnir

    Ari Kuschnir

    Founder & Managing Partner
    m ss ng p eces
    Adrian Segar

    Adrian Segar

    Founder
    Conferences That Work
    KamranV

    KamranV

    Arts Technologist & MIT Spatial Sound Lab Researcher
    CyKiK
    Jeff Youngs

    Jeff Youngs

    President
    3rd Level, Inc
    Lily Higgins

    Lily Higgins

    Founder, Lead Facilitator & Experience Designer
    The Intervention Bureau
    AJ Eckstein

    AJ Eckstein

    Founder & CEO
    Creator Match
    Chris Musgrave

    Chris Musgrave

    Director & Chief Innovation Officer
    Live Production Summit & OSA International
    Jenny Sauer-Klein

    Jenny Sauer-Klein

    Founder & CEO
    The Culture Conference
    Eddy Vajarakitipongse

    Eddy Vajarakitipongse

    Founder & CEO
    YaKnowLike Studios, inc
    Patrick Aguilar

    Patrick Aguilar

    Architect, Creative Technology & Interactive Art Installation

    the agenda

    What's Happening

    Times subject to change.

    • Red EXP Invite ticket

      EXP Invite

    • Blue Party Pass ticket

      Party Pass

    • Green Day Pass ticket

      Day Pass

    the activities

    Field Trips

    Trips are exclusive to theParty Pass

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      Smorgasburg Food Tour

      Meet Zach Brooks, General Manager of Smorgasburg LA and celebrated culinary curator. Share a slice from Pizza Bianco as Brooks takes you on a tour of The ROW DTLA, the venue for the weekly food festival phenomenon that gives thousands of people the chance to try the best of the best in the region. He'll go through the history and evolution of Smorgasburg, and how they have transformed and elevated everywhere from forgotten parking lots, underserved parks and even the World Trade Center into food and shopping destinations across the country. He'll also walk through the role that community, brand, and strategic partnerships play to help keep Smorgasburg thriving through times of change (and how you can be a part of it!)

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      Lulu XR Studio Trip

      This Happily Fest Field Trip is all about the future of digital storytelling and media production right here in LA with Lulu Studio — one of LA's most innovative VFX studios. Known for its pioneering integration of Generative AI and cutting-edge Virtual Production processes, Lulu Studio is revolutionizing content creation across all media platforms. <br/><br /> During this special trip, you'll witness real-time virtual production in action, experiencing firsthand how Lulu Studio enhances speed, reduces costs, and boosts output. This is your exclusive opportunity to see the studio's setup for producing and distributing original IPs and acclaimed projects like Savage X Fenty on Amazon Video, FOX's 'The Masked Singer,' and the iHeart Radio Awards. Dive deep into a state-of-the-art environment where the boundaries of visual and immersive media are being reinvented every day.

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      Private Tour of Level 8 with Houston Brothers

      Mark and Jonnie Houston are pioneers in the hospitality industry and have reinvented entertainment and culinary experiences in Los Angeles. Known for their iconic venues frequented by celebrities, the Houston brothers will give an exclusive private tour of Level 8, their most ambitious venue to date. This special tour is available only to EXP attendees.

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      The Music Center Architecture Tour

      On this Happily Fest Field Trip, attendees will embark on a private guided tour of The Music Center in Los Angeles, a cornerstone of artistic architecture. Explore its four iconic theaters—Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Walt Disney Concert Hall—each designed by top architects to enhance arts experiences and audience engagement. Discover the history and acoustic wonders of these venues and gain inspiration into staging world-class events in their range of state-of-the-art venues.

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      Floral Design at the LA Flower Market

      This Happily Fest Field Trip is all about exploring the basics of floral design and care with Christine Franco of Maravilla Floral Design. The adventure starts at the Los Angeles Flower Market, where you'll learn to navigate the aisles and select the perfect blooms. After gathering your flowers, you'll head back to the Moxy for a hands-on workshop where Christine will guide you through crafting your own beautiful hand-tied bouquet.

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      Cosm Trip

      Cosm is transforming the fan experience in sports, entertainment, and art with its groundbreaking technology. Newly opened in June 2024, Cosm brings audiences front row at an NBA game or surrounded by art with their immersive venues. This Happily Fest Field Trip is your chance to be one of the first to explore this innovative space.

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    Who's Happily?

    Founded by Sarah Shewey, Happily is the first of its kind marketplace for freelance media and event professionals around the world. Happily has reinvented how its customers create, host, and manage world-class virtual, onsite, and hybrid conferences and retreats, livestream broadcasts and digital content including podcasts and videos, experiential marketing, and more.

    past attendees

    Catherine Simmons

    Catherine Simmons

    (Former) VP, Strategic Events
    Salesforce
    David Adler

    David Adler

    Chairman and Founder
    BizBash
    Jessie Van Arman

    Jessie Van Arman

    Head of Marketing
    Meta
    Nelly Kennedy

    Nelly Kennedy

    (Former) Global Managing Director, Brand
    Google
    Jordan Brooks

    Jordan Brooks

    (Former) Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the Second Gentleman
    The White House
    Kyle Shearer

    Kyle Shearer

    Director of Event Operations and Delivery Lead
    TED
    Radha Agrawal

    Radha Agrawal

    CEO and Co-Founder
    Daybreaker
    Hugh Forrest

    Hugh Forrest

    Co-President and Chief Programming Officer
    SXSW
    Laura Gavin

    Laura Gavin

    (Former) West Coast President
    MKG
    Michael Ventura

    Michael Ventura

    Author, Speaker, Advisor, and Entrepreneur

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    the venue

    Level 8 & Moxy

    This vibrant, playful destination in DTLA is the perfect place to learn, grow, and experience a whole lot of fun together.

    1260 South Figueroa St
    Downtown Los Angeles

    Created by The Houston Brothers, Level 8 is a first-of-its-kind multidimensional showcase of culinary exploration, extravagant entertainment and immersive discovery.

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