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Tastemaker Conference 2026

For Food Creators. By Food Creators.

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January 9-10, 2026
Jw Marriot Live | Los Angeles, ca
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The Premier Event for Food Content Creators

Get ready to experience two inspiring days filled with expert-led education, epic networking, and brand-new industry insights — all in the heart of downtown LA. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or on the rise, Tastemaker Conference is where food bloggers and content creators come to uplevel their brand, build lasting relationships, and ignite their creative spark.

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What Tastemaker Feels Like

Get ready to experience two inspiring days filled with expert-led education, epic networking, and brand-new industry insights — all in the heart of downtown LA.

Schedule

Think: hands-on workshops, expert keynotes, strategy labs, and the chance to meet with top-tier sponsors one-on-one.

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Speaker Lineup

Meet the creators behind the magic. Our speakers have built thriving
brands from their kitchens, and they’re here to help you do the same.

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  • Liane Walker smiling in a bright kitchen while holding a vase filled with white hydrangeas.
  • Sophie Sadler smiling outdoors by a lake while holding a piece of fried food, with a plate of food in front of her.
  • Smiling Christie Vanover with blonde hair in two braids, wearing a Girls Can Grill baseball cap and black branded shirt, standing in front of a wooden wall.
  • Jack Thomas with short dark hair, wearing a gray sweater and holding a pair of glasses, smiling in a softly blurred office setting.
  • Smiling Kelli Quinn with long red hair, wearing a sleeveless black top with her hands clasped near her face, posed against a white background.
  • Portrait of Amanda Martin smiling outdoors near the coast, wearing a navy blue embroidered blouse, with the ocean and sandy beach softly blurred in the background.
  • Annette Perez smiles at the camera in a warmly lit modern kitchen, wearing a cream blouse and delicate pendant necklace, with long dark hair styled in loose waves.
  • Christina Hitchcock smiles at the camera while wearing a bright blue blouse in a warmly lit kitchen.
  • Mallory Harr smiles while sitting on a kitchen counter, holding a freshly baked cookie beside a tray of chocolate chip cookies.
  • Anastasia Shtompel stands with her arms crossed in a bright office, wearing a cream satin blouse, white skirt, and white blazer draped over her shoulders.
  • Professional headshot of Ethan Kramer wearing a black crewneck shirt, with short brown hair and a beard, smiling slightly against a softly blurred neutral background.
  • Kevin Curry smiling and leaning on a kitchen counter, wearing a light gray long-sleeve shirt, with wooden cabinets and windows in the background.
  • Liz Marek smiles while leaning against a pink KitchenAid mixer, wearing a white shirt and cream apron in a bright baking studio with colorful sprinkle wall decor.
  • Kaitlin Janes smiles while seated in a textured chair against a warm neutral background, wearing a navy top and white pants.
  • A woman in an apron stands smiling in front of an oven with red knobs.
  • Jordan Gill smiling at the camera in a studio portrait, wearing a bold half-red, half-hot-pink blazer over a white top against a light neutral background.
  • Alejandra Graf sits on a white kitchen counter beside a bowl of citrus and a vase of white flowers.
  • Toni Okamoto smiling outdoors in front of lush green plants, holding her cookbook “Plant-Based on a Budget: Quick & Easy,” which features a bowl of colorful plant-based food on the cover.
  • Jeanelle Castro smiling, wearing a sleeveless black top and gold earrings, standing indoors in front of a large window with a softly blurred city view.
  • Sally McKenney smiling while using a light blue stand mixer in a bright home kitchen, wearing a floral apron and preparing ingredients on a marble countertop.
  • Jenné Claiborne smiling at the camera with braided hair pulled back, wearing colorful gemstone drop earrings and a pink blouse, photographed in a bright kitchen setting.
  • Headshot of Dora Ramirez smiling outdoors in front of vibrant pink flowers, wearing a white blouse with colorful embroidered detailing and silver hoop earrings.
  • Headshot of Susie Bulloch smiling indoors, wearing a teal T-shirt, with long wavy brown hair and a softly blurred background.

Hotel & Travel

The JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE isn’t just our host hotel—it’s the heart of the Tastemaker experience. From morning sessions to late-night catch-ups with new friends, everything happens right here in the center of Downtown LA’s buzz.

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Spacious lobby atrium of the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE featuring elegant modern seating areas, large hanging light fixtures, a central bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows letting in natural light.

Testimonials

What Our Attendees Say

  • woman with brown hair wearing a red printed dress and jean jacket smiling to the camera

    “Tastemaker Conference was unforgettable and incredibly valuable. I got to meet a bunch of fellow bloggers that I am friends with on social media—I got to actually meet them in person!—and they understand the challenges and wins of being a food blogger and being in the industry.”

    Kat Higashiyama, The Heirloom Pantry

  • woman with short blonde hair wearing a gray sweater and smiling to the camera

    “I LOVED the conference last year. In fact, because of the conference it launched me. When I came to Tastemaker I had less than 4,000 sessions a month and had been stuck in that for a long time. Thirty days after the conference, I applied for Mediavine, and have been growing since! Yeah me! I’m super excited to come back to Tastemaker!”

    Rebecca Johnston, Devour Dinner

  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair leans on a countertop in a bright kitchen. She is wearing a white blouse and has her hands clasped under her chin. A cookbook is visible in the foreground. The background features a sink and large windows, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

    “Tastemaker Conference is one of the best investments you can make in your blog. The sessions are practical, hands-on, and packed with actionable tips and takeaways whether you’re just starting out or have been blogging for years. It’s a great way to connect with others who understand the hustle and heart behind a food blog!”

    Holly Nilsson, Spend With Pennies

Equity Tickets

We’re committed to making Tastemaker accessible. If you are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, living with a disability, or in financial need, we encourage you to apply.

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Meet Our Sponsors

We’re proud to be supported by the brands shaping the future of food content.
Become a Tastemaker sponsor and meet your next influencer partners.

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The Tastemaker Experience

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Tastemaker Conference is for all types of food content creators, and brands.
Whether you are just starting out, or you are a
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Ticket Transfers

All tickets to Tastemaker Conference are non-refundable.
Tickets can be transferred to another person up to 30 days before the event —
the last day to submit a transfer is December 10, 2025.
To learn more about transfers, click here.