AW Summit Bucharest 2026 will put creators, models, agencies and studios at the center of a dedicated three-day program from September 21–23, combining education, content creation, business insights and networking opportunities.
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The Creators program begins on September 21 with the Meet & Greet for Models sponsored by Cosmo Payment, from 18:00 to 20:00 at Face Convention Center. The informal opening event gives models an opportunity to meet fellow creators and industry professionals, connect with the Cosmo Payment team and start building relationships ahead of the main conference days.
On September 22, the Creators Area became a full-day meeting point for models, creators, agencies, studios, platforms and other industry professionals. The Models Lounge: Content Area sponsored by Stripchat provides a dedicated setting for professional content creation, while the Models Lounge: Bar & Bites sponsored by Paxum offers a more relaxed environment for conversations and networking. The day also includes the Happy Hour for OF Agencies sponsored by Cosmo Payment.
The conference program brings practical business topics to the Creators Stage. James Platt presents “From Views to €€€ – Monetize Your Audience,” focusing on turning online reach into sustainable revenue. The Payment Panel: “Get Paid Right” features Roberto Saporito, Chris Youngs, Victor Romero, Anthony Nocella and Ionut Scripcariu, addressing payouts, payment solutions, fees, fraud prevention and the financial challenges facing creators and agencies. The day continues with Speed Networking for Adults sponsored by Stripcash, before moving into the invite-only Creators Dinner sponsored by Friends2Follow.
On September 23, the program continues with another full afternoon of creator-focused sessions and activities. Nikki Night presents “What Makes Users Tip,” exploring perceived value, pricing psychology and what motivates audiences to spend more. An AI Product Presentation will also introduce a new tool developed specifically for studios and models, highlighting how artificial intelligence can support content creation and management.
Olivier Maciejewski follows with “Red Flags in the Agency-Creator Relationship Before Signing & Ways to Protect Yourself,” covering issues such as unclear payment terms, exclusivity clauses and contractual risks. The OF Roundtable then opens the conversation around subscriber retention, personal branding, pricing, monetization and social media promotion.
One of the key moments of the final day is “You Are No Longer on Your Own – The Official Launch of ACCMO,” featuring Adrian Florin, Anastasia Turcan, Laura Quest and Sasha Elite. The session will focus on recognition, protection and representation for adult content creators and webcam models in Romania, addressing topics including legal and image protection, cybersecurity, taxation, financial education, stigma and professional support.
Beyond the Creators Area, the September 23 agenda also features Daniel Luca, discussing the $15B TikTok Shop opportunity and how European Nutra and e-commerce brands can work with the US market through TikTok influencers; Daniel Kaiser, examining how online reputation can directly impact conversion rates; and Edge Shafeie, exploring how AI agents are changing fraud detection for direct advertisers.
The three-day program concludes with a strong networking component. On September 23, the Creators Dinner sponsored by Cosmo Payment and Creators Dinner sponsored by ImLive bring creators and industry professionals together in invite-only settings, before the entire event closes with the Black & Red Affair sponsored by Paxum, from 22:30 to 04:00 at NUBA White.
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Across its three days, AW Summit Bucharest 2026 approaches the creator economy as a serious and increasingly sophisticated business ecosystem. With discussions spanning monetization, AI, payments, contracts, branding, protection, e-commerce and community building, the program gives creators, models, agencies and studios both practical knowledge and direct access to the people shaping the industry.
