Empowered Podcasting Conference Returns to Charlotte for Second Annual Event

Empowered Podcasting Conference, the annual event dedicated to independent podcasters, content creators, and entrepreneurs, will return to Charlotte at the Hyatt Centric hotel from September 26–28, 2025. The event coincides with the weekend leading into International Podcast Day, providing an ideal environment for celebrating and advancing podcasting.

The conference, now in its second year, anticipates hosting between 150-200 attendees, ensuring an intimate atmosphere that maximizes networking and meaningful connections. Attendees include new podcasters, established creators, industry leaders, and representatives from prominent podcasting brands.

Highlights of the Empowered Podcasting Conference for 2025 include:

• Interactive workshops focused on audience growth, content repurposing, and monetization models
• Live sessions featuring podcast networks, sponsors, and industry experts
• Workshops exploring artificial intelligence tools, video podcasting, and digital marketing
• Dedicated networking opportunities, breakout sessions, and evening social events
• On-site podcast recording booths for attendees and participating brands
• Featured speakers from influential podcasts and respected industry brands
• Fully catered lunch provided for all attendees
• Friday evening happy hour networking event
• Saturday night party
• Informal farewell brunch on Sunday morning

Marc Ronick, founder of Empowered Podcasting Conference and host of the daily Podcasting Morning Chat podcast, stated, “The Empowered Podcasting Conference is designed as a collaborative space where creators build relationships, launch new projects, and advance their podcasting skills. Its intimate size ensures accessibility to speakers, event coordinators, and fellow attendees, fostering authentic and lasting connections. ”

Previous participants have leveraged connections made at Empowered Podcasting to develop partnerships, initiate collaborative projects, and significantly increase audience reach.

Tickets for the conference are currently available. Space remains limited, and last year’s event sold out prior to opening day.

Empowered Podcasting Conference is actively accepting sponsorships from aligned companies and organizations within the podcasting, technology, marketing, and creator economy industries.

Current partners for 2025 include Podmatch, Podnews, Podpage, and Podfest. Sponsorship opportunities provide branding visibility, interactive activation opportunities, and exclusive sponsorship of networking and social events.

For sponsorship inquiries and more details, please visit www.empoweredpodcasting.com/sponsors or contact Marc Ronick directly at marc@ironickmedia.com.