How do brands and individuals reinvent themselves
authentically and gracefully?
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.
Join the Funwhere creators
and crew unite
brand execs
event producers
experiential designers
tech innovators
creators
production crews
Featured Presenters
Mark and Jonnie Houston
Co-founders
Houston Hospitality
Shantell Martin
Multifaceted Artist
Sarah Shewey
Founder & CEO
Happily
Ale Cohen
Musician, Composer & Executive Director
dublab
Def Sound
Hip-Hop Artist, Producer, Poet, Educator & Academic
Dolly Spectra
Music Artist
the presenters
Our Community
Erik Huberman
Founder & CEO
Hawke Media
Krisztina ‘Z’ Holly
Founder
At Large and Dangerous
Joanna Garner
Experience Designer, Creativity Guide
Formerly Meow Wolf
Naomi Clare Crellin
Founder & CEO
Storycraft Lab
Rick Castañeda
Director & Producer
Vibrant Penguin
Lancy Zhang
General Manager, Influencer Marketing
beacons.ai
Gabriel Rangel
Chief Technology Officer
Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce
Josh Goldblum
Founder & CEO
Bluecadet
Austin Johnston
Founder & CEO
AKJOHNSTON Group, LLC.
Margaret Chandra Kerrison
Author, Immersive Storyteller, Creative Consultant
MCK Creative
Karl Isaac
Chief Brand & Marketing Officer & Advisor
Annie Chen
Creative Director & Designer
Annie H Chen Studio
Spencer Burnham
Co-founder & CEO
ETC
Ari Kuschnir
Founder & Managing Partner
m ss ng p eces
Adrian Segar
Founder
Conferences That Work
KamranV
Arts Technologist & MIT Spatial Sound Lab Researcher
CyKiK
Jeff Youngs
President
3rd Level, Inc
Lily Higgins
Founder, Lead Facilitator & Experience Designer
The Intervention Bureau
AJ Eckstein
Founder & CEO
Creator Match
Chris Musgrave
Director & Chief Innovation Officer
Live Production Summit & OSA International
Jenny Sauer-Klein
Founder & CEO
The Culture Conference
Eddy Vajarakitipongse
Founder & CEO
YaKnowLike Studios, inc
Patrick Aguilar
Architect, Creative Technology & Interactive Art Installation
the agenda
What's Happening
Times subject to change.
EXP Invite
Party Pass
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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experiential
strategy
broadcast
creative
web
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
(Former) VP, Strategic Events
Salesforce
David Adler
Chairman and Founder
BizBash
Jessie Van Arman
Head of Marketing
Meta
Nelly Kennedy
(Former) Global Managing Director, Brand
Jordan Brooks
(Former) Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the Second Gentleman
The White House
Kyle Shearer
Director of Event Operations and Delivery Lead
TED
Radha Agrawal
CEO and Co-Founder
Daybreaker
Hugh Forrest
Co-President and Chief Programming Officer
SXSW
Laura Gavin
(Former) West Coast President
MKG
Michael Ventura
Author, Speaker, Advisor, and Entrepreneur
the registration
Join the Fun
We’d love to see you there!
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.
the partners
the faqs
In the Know