Crop Creative Conference • April 23rd & 24th, 2026

Crop 2026 tickets are live! We’ve sold out every year—don’t miss your chance to be part of it. Snag yours now! Crop 2026: 10 Year Anniversary Crop is back this spring in Austin, Texas to celebrate 10 years of inspiring creatives from around the world . What started as a small, scrappy idea has grown into a two-day creative experience built around real stories , good people , and the kind of creative energy that keeps showing up year after year. Crop has never been a cookie-cutter conference. It’s intentionally informal, unapologetically honest, and grounded in genuine connection . The talks hit, and the energy carries on long after they’re over. It feels more like a scene than a production. What to Expect Workshop Day Thursday, April 23rd · Downtown Austin (Capital Factory) Crop 2026 kicks off with a full day of workshops focused on learning new skills , leveling up existing skil l s , and practical takeaways . Workshop details will be announced soon, and General Admission ticket holders will be the first to know when workshops become available . General Admission Day Friday, April 24th · Downtown Austin (800 Congress) Our main conference day is the heart of Crop. A full day of keynotes designed to inspire, challenge, and remind you why you care about the work in the first place , featuring designers, illustrators, authors, artists, and creative entrepreneurs sharing honest stories and hard-earned perspective . The day also includes the Crop Shop and a curated group of vendors, all under one roof and just steps away from some of the best food, coffee, music venues, and creative energy Austin has to offer. Why Crop • Creative inspiration that hits because it’s real, not rehearsed • A rare chance to spend time with designers and creatives you’ve followed for years • An intentionally intimate, boutique experience built around genuine connection • Austin energy everywhere you turn, from the venues to the after-hours hangs • A decade-long tradition of people leaving Crop saying, “I found my people” Important: If you are registering multiple members of your team or organization, please use their indivdual names and emails during this process. It will ensure they get the proper emails and will guarantee a smooth check-in process at the event. Note: Crop tickets are n on-refundable , but are transferrable. Tickets bought after March 1st are not guaranteed swag bags Official lineup below!! Young Jerks — Brand & Packaging Studio Lauren Hom —Lettering Artist, Muralist Ram Reyes — Designer, Creator at Overset Text Whitney Nettles — Muralist, Illustrator, Designer Beth Mathews — Prop Maker for TV & Film, Designer Joshua Noom — Illustrator, Designer Cyn Lagos — Photographer, Videographer Brad Stoneking — Owner/Designer at Piedmont Brand CO Howard Hall — Comedian, UX/UI, Host Industry Print Shop — Screenprinters About our workshops: You must be registered for General Admission to register for our workshops and to add party passes. Workshop Add-ons!! Hand lettering workshop with with Lauren Hom Bringing Depth & Perspective to Your Illustrations with Tyler Pate Mixed Media Collage with Cyn Lagos How to Design a Vintage Poster for Fun & Profit with Oversettext Turning Case Studies into Career Moments with Nick Longo Student Portfolio Review presented by Adobe Note: To be prevent double-booking of workshops, please pay close attention to workshop times when purchasing your add-ons .