ABOUT
MILITARY CREATOR CON
Where military visionaries collide in art, media & innovation.
What is Military Creator Con?
Military Creator Con (MCC) is a movement that unites military-connected visionaries across art, media, and entrepreneurship. It's a multi-day forum where service members, veterans, families, and supporters discover new tools, share expertise, and celebrate their collective creativity.
Through hands-on workshops, keynote talks, live performances, and networking sessions, MCC equips both emerging and established professionals to grow skills in storytelling, digital marketing, social-impact entrepreneurship, and immersive media.
Whether you're an artist refining your craft or an entrepreneur launching a venture, MCC empowers you to connect with peers, get inspired, and drive real impact. Join us to fuel your creative journey and help shape the future of military-connected innovation.
Why Attend MCC?
Military Creator Con offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, connection, and inspiration.
Community Connection
From artists and entrepreneurs to technologists and storytellers, meet peers who understand your journey. MCC fosters genuine connections that lead to collaboration, mentorship, and lifelong impact.
Creative Exchange
Gain insights from seasoned professionals and emerging changemakers through panels, workshops and interactive sessions. Whether you build, design, lead or create, you'll leave with tools that empower your next move.
Growth Opportunities
MCC brings together forward-thinking brands, investors and organizations looking to support meaningful work. Whether you're launching a venture or scaling an existing one, this is your platform to grow with purpose.
Who is MCC?
Military Creator Con is led by a dynamic board of directors and leadership team made up of accomplished military veterans, spouses, and creative professionals who understand both service and storytelling.
James Van Prooyen
Co-Founder
Entrepreneur
Master Sergeant (Ret.), Air Force
Marah Lago
Co-Founder
Business Strategist
Military Spouse, Air Force
Adam Bird
Advisory Board
CEO
Veteran, Army
Jeffrey Lodick
Advisory Board
Director, Strategic Partnerships
First Sergeant (Ret.), Army
Codie Seier
Advisory Board
Senior UX Research Analyst
Military Spouse, Air Force
Joe Rubin
Advisory Board
CMO
Military Supporter
Dr. Russ Barnes
Advisory Board
CEO
Colonel (Ret.), Air Force
April S. Caldwell
Advisory Board
Co-Founder, CEO
Veteran, Air Force
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