3-Days: January 18-20, 2026
Learn in Luxury
Ocean views + golden hour networking. The VEA Newport Beach sets the stage for clarity: so you can reset, learn, and return to your brand refreshed.
Build, Learn
& Collaborate IRL
300+ founders, brand owners & execs meet & collab in a curated networking experience featuring Main Stage Sessions, Breakouts, Content Creation Pods, Lounges and Social Events
Content Creation Pods
Only at Amplify, your Summit ticket also doubles as a content creation pass in our Content Pods
Step inside the Pods and walk out with professional headshots, UGC videos, podcast interviews, and collabs with fellow founders. It’s thousands of dollars in free content baked right into your ticket, no extra cost.
More than a photo op, the Pods are where strategy meets storytelling. Founders leave with assets they can post tomorrow, partnerships that last beyond the Summit, and content that scales as fast as their ideas.
Curated Socials & Golden Hour Connections
Some of the best moments happen as the sun sets on a power-packed day.
Amplify’s socials and dinners are designed to spark the kind of conversations you can’t script. From the Kickoff Social to curated golden hour happy-hours and the Epic Ending Party, you’ll find yourself swapping stories, clinking glasses, and turning new connections into lasting friendships.
These aren’t 'networking mixers'—they’re curated, high-energy gatherings where founders show up as themselves and leave with connections that stick.
The amplify effect
Turning Ideas into Impact
“After attending the 'How To Actually Scale FB Ads' breakout session, we learned we were paying WAY too timidly & leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars (even millions) on the table. We took the lessons we learned in that session & it resulted in over $1M in additional revenue in Q4."
Austin Maxwell
Co-Founder
Shark Tank Alumni, Season 10
After attending the TikTok panel at the reunion and also seeing the success another brand that attended had with their post I decided to give it a go! So I posted this video on TikTok and it got 15.5 MILLION views and resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales and counting!"
Tammy Rant
Co-Founder, Tush Baby
Shark Tank Alumni, Season 11
Wow. Just wow. We just wrapped up Amplify Austin, and I'm still processing the energy, inspiration, & game-changing insights from that room. The speaker lineup? Next level. This wasn't just about being inspired-it was about being equipped to grow, lead, collaborate, & build with purpose. Grateful for every conversation & connection!
Nichole Munoz
Co-Founder, EZ Bombs
+ TikTok Shop Rockstar
The final agenda is subject to change and will be confirmed two weeks prior to the event.
The Agenda
VEA Newport Beach Resort & Spa
900 Newport Center Drive,
Newport Beach, CA, 92660
4:30-6:30 pm | Kickoff Social + pick up your badge
This isn’t the typical check-in line. At the Amplify Kickoff Social, you’ll grab your badge, grab a drink, and step straight into connection.
Outdoors, the terrace + lawn come alive with a Volleyball + Cornhole Tournament. Its a casual, competitive & guaranteed way to break the ice.
4:30-6:30 pm | Content Creation PODs
Prefer something creative? Grab your badge at check-in and then step into the Content Pods to create, connect, and collaborate. Whether you’re filming an interview, getting a headshot done, networking with other creators or capturing fresh content, this is your time to engage, explore, and expand your content library before the sessions even begin.
Special Events (requires a separate invite)
7:30pm | Shark Tank Alumni-Only Reunion VIP Dinner & Party
7:00 am | Wellness Activities
Start the Summit with intention. Choose from different ways to reset your mind and body — whether it’s a group run, yoga on the terrace, or another wellness option, you’ll step into Day 1 clear and energized.
9:00 am | BreakfastFuel up and connect. Grab coffee, a light breakfast, and settle in with founders before the kickoff.
10:00 am | Main Stage KickoffThe Summit officially begins. Hear from our keynote speaker and dive into founder-first panels packed with real strategies, stories, playbooks, and lessons learned.
12:30 pm | Lunch & Networking
Join us on the lawn for lunch and enjoy the SoCal breeze while connecting with fellow founders. The perfect midday reset to recharge before the afternoon sessions.
1:45 pm | Main Stage Panels Continue
Back to the stage for more founder-led insights. Expect tactical sessions, big stories, and ideas you can take straight back to your brand.
3:00 pm | Attendees Choose:
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Content Creation Pods → open to capture pro headshots, UGC, collabs, & more (last chance to snag free content. Pods close today at 6)
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Brand Partner Lounge → explore resources, meet sponsors, and network with fellow founders.
5:00 pm | Happy Hour starts on the Outdoor Terrace
Close out Day 1 with golden-hour drinks and casual conversation overlooking Newport Beach.
Special Events (requires a separate invite)
7:30pm | Speaker & VIP Dinner
An exclusive dinner experience for Summit speakers, panelists, VIPs, and select sponsors. A way to honor their time and insights while fostering meaningful conversations beyond the stage.-
9:00 am | Breakfast
Fuel up and connect. Grab coffee, a light breakfast, and settle in with founders before the kickoff.
9:00 am | Main Stage, Shark Tank Alumni Masterclass & Expert PanelsWe open the day with the highly anticipated Shark Tank Alumni Masterclass, where alumni share the exact strategies fueling their growth today. Then, expert panels take the stage with even more founder-first lessons you can take back to your own playbook.
11:30 am | Brand Intensives
Choose the path that fits your brand best. These sessions go beyond surface-level advice, diving into the strategies founders are using right now to grow. From scaling with creators and cracking retail, to mastering retention, AI, leadership, and brand-building — Intensives are led by founders and experts who’ve been there, sharing real playbooks to help you move the needle.
1:30 pm | Lunch & Networking
Join us on the lawn for lunch and enjoy the SoCal breeze while connecting with fellow founders. The perfect midday reset to recharge before the afternoon sessions.
1:45 pm | Brand Intensives Continue
The afternoon picks up where the morning left off, with even more founder-first sessions designed to spark ideas and deliver tactical takeaways. Dive deeper into new tracks covering growth, brand-building, operations, fundraising, and wellness. Whether you’re exploring AI tools, investor readiness, or leadership in scale mode, these conversations are built to give you strategies you can act on right away.
4:30 pm | Brand Partnership Lounge Open
Step into the lounge to explore resources, meet partners, and discover tools designed to help your brand grow.
Special Events (open to all)
7:30 pm | Epic Party
The Epic Ending Party is where golden-hour conversations turn into late-night memories, and the connections built all day get sealed on the dance floor. Business cards tucked away, stories get bigger, and the Amplify community feels more like family.
What Attendees Are Saying
Words of Wisdom
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SPONSORS & BRAND MAVERICKS
Our Mission
At Amplify, we’re redefining how founders connect, learn, and grow. Traditional networking events can feel transactional, cliquish, or full of sales pitches. We’re changing that. Our curated, founder-led experiences blend high-impact learning, genuine connections, and interactive content in a dynamic, authentic environment. Set in high-end, immersive venues, entrepreneurs gain real strategies and meet like-minded innovators to amplify their brand, mind and network to the next level.