Podcast Movement 2026
Event Date
September 14–18, 2026
Location
New York, NY
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryPodcast Movement 2026 marks the conference's first-ever New York City edition, bringing the entire podcasting industry to Manhattan for a full week in September. Held at the iconic Terminal 5 venue, the 2026 program is structured as two distinct events under one banner. As the organizers frame it, it is "Five days. Two distinct events. One week that brings the entire podcasting industry to New York."
The week opens with the Sounds Profitable Business Summit (September 14–15), an executive-level program reserved for Sounds Profitable Partners and built for senior decision makers, buyers, and operators. It closes with Podcast Movement New York (September 17–18), the broader creator and industry gathering open to all. As the organizers describe it, PM NYC is built for "podcasters who take their work seriously" — independent producers, network creators, and working professionals who want to sharpen craft, production, growth, and monetization.
Attendees come to connect with thousands of podcasting professionals, learn from expert speakers across multiple concurrent tracks, and pick up strategies to grow their shows, audiences, and revenue. With live podcast recordings at night, hands-on workshops, and a deliberately diverse speaker lineup chosen through an open community process, Podcast Movement is a leading destination for serious creators and industry leaders alike.
Show Highlights
- Two premier events in one week: the Sounds Profitable Business Summit (Sept 14–15, partners only) and Podcast Movement New York (Sept 17–18, open to all).
- Multi-track programming, all day long: dozens of sessions across concurrent tracks spanning craft, growth, monetization, production, distribution, community, video, and the business of running a show.
- The most diverse lineup in podcasting: speakers selected through an open call and community process, with 50% chosen by community vote and 50% by a selection committee using a published representation rubric.
- Live podcast recordings at night: each evening features live recordings from creators on the schedule.
- Expert speakers: the organizers promise 200+ expert speakers across multiple tracks and formats.
- Networking: hallway conversations, meal-time introductions, workshops, and marquee industry parties (including one hosted with Locked On Podcast Network and other sponsors at Terminal 5).
- An iconic NYC venue: Terminal 5, a world-class stage on the western edge of Hell's Kitchen.
Attendance
Podcast Movement is one of the largest gatherings in podcasting. The conference drew over 3,000 attendees in 2019. Attendees include amateur and professional podcasters, along with media professionals from radio broadcasters, podcast networks, technology companies, and advertisers. Podcast Movement New York is aimed at a mix of participants, from hobbyists building their skills to creator entrepreneurs scaling multi-platform media businesses. No official attendance figure has been published for the 2026 NYC edition.
Registration
Registration is open online. Two separate passes are offered for the two events:
- Podcast Movement New York (Sept 17–18): General Admission is $199 and includes two full days of programming, all tracks, all sessions, all networking, and audience access to every evening live podcast recording. Register through the event's Swapcard registration portal.
- Sounds Profitable Business Summit (Sept 14–15): Open to Sounds Profitable Partners only. Partners receive early ticket access and can purchase two tickets shareable across their organization; non-partners are limited to one ticket per organization.
Note: Sounds Profitable Partners attending the Business Summit must purchase a separate pass to take part in Podcast Movement New York.
History
Podcast Movement began in 2014, when four podcasters and entrepreneurs — Dan Franks, Jared Easley, Gary Leland, and Mitch Todd — launched the event, funded via a Kickstarter campaign, with the goal of creating a vibrant conference "for podcasters, by podcasters." It was the first podcast-focused conference of its size in over a decade and quickly grew into one of the largest gatherings in the industry, drawing over 3,000 attendees by 2019. In 2019 the organizers added a second annual event, Podcast Movement Evolutions, first held in early 2020. Podcast Movement has since joined forces with Sounds Profitable, and 2026 marks its first-ever New York City flagship event, hosted at Terminal 5 from September 14–18 and positioned to place podcasting at the center of media, advertising, and creator culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does Podcast Movement 2026 take place?
Podcast Movement 2026 runs September 14–18, 2026, in New York City. It is hosted at Terminal 5, located at 610 West 56th Street in Manhattan, marking the conference's first-ever NYC edition.
What is the difference between the Business Summit and Podcast Movement New York?
The week includes two distinct events. The Sounds Profitable Business Summit (September 14–15) is an executive-level program open only to Sounds Profitable Partners, while Podcast Movement New York (September 17–18) is open to all creators and industry professionals.
How much are tickets and how do I register?
General Admission to Podcast Movement New York is $199, which covers two full days of all tracks, sessions, networking, and evening live podcast recordings. Tickets are on sale now through the event's online Swapcard registration portal.
Who should attend Podcast Movement?
The event is built for podcasters who take their work seriously, including independent producers, network creators, and video- and audio-first podcasters. It is not an introduction to podcasting; attendees range from hobbyists growing their skills to creator entrepreneurs scaling multi-platform media businesses.
How do I get to Terminal 5?
Terminal 5 is in Hell's Kitchen, about a 12-minute walk from the 59th Street–Columbus Circle subway station (A, C, B, D, 1 trains). Nearby bus lines and rideshare drop-off are available, and paid parking garages can be reserved in advance nearby, as on-street parking is limited.
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