Big ideas. Practical skills. Real community. FlintConf 2025 is Denton's premier event for creatives, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners who are ready to spark their next chapter. Presented by Stoke Coworking, this high-energy, one-day conference is your chance to step out of the daily grind, plug into real inspiration, and leave with the tools and the people to move forward faster.
Whether you’re launching something new, scaling something great, or figuring out your next move, FlintConf is built for you.
Here’s why you need to be there:
Five Reasons You Should Attend FlintConf 2025
1. Gain Real-World Business Skills from Proven Entrepreneurs
FlintConf speakers aren't just talking theory — they're sharing personal, battle-tested lessons. Emily Roden, founder of ReadyRosie and Frankly, will dive into The Critical Trimesters of a Start-up, helping you anticipate the early challenges every new business faces. Elle Hall, of Girlfriend’s, Budget, will show you how to Budget Like a Boss, ensuring your finances can fuel (not sink) your dreams. Whether you're launching, growing, or pivoting, these sessions will give you practical tools to strengthen your business foundation.
2. Connect With Denton’s Boldest Creative and Business Minds
The conference is intentionally designed for authentic connections. You'll start the day networking over coffee and breakfast, have a chance to collaborate during breakout sessions, and wrap it all up with a relaxed happy hour at Harvest House. We’ve also made sure to make a little time for connecting to the folks in the room throughout the day through, the Starter Offer Lab Workshop with Juli James (Eqall and Stoke Coworking), networking break, and an hour long lunch. Whether you're a service provider, a creative entrepreneur, or a budding startup founder, you’ll find your people here.
Headshots provided by Will Milne
3. Walk Away With a New Professional Headshot — and a Stronger Brand Presence
It's time to update that LinkedIn photo (no more cropping yourself out of a wedding photo!). FlintConf attendees get a professional headshot included with their ticket during the lunch break. Great branding starts with a strong, approachable presence — and this small but mighty perk helps you level up your digital footprint instantly. These aren’t any old headshot either, they will be creative and colorful (the photographer will create colorful shadows) so they are perfect for designers, musicians, and folks looking to add a more artistic headshot to their brand assets.
4. Learn How to Innovate, Market, and Scale Authentically
Beyond big-picture talks, FlintConf gives you tactical strategies for marketing and innovation. Dive into Rooted in Growth with Monique Segovia of The Brown Thumb to learn how authentic marketing can build a loyal small business community. Plus, breakout sessions after lunch allow you to dig deeper into niche topics with experts and peers who are navigating the same challenges you are.
5. Spend a Day Investing in Yourself (With Great Food, Great People, and Great Energy)
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen when you step out of your routine. FlintConf gives you permission, and the perfect environment, to focus on yourself and your growth. You’ll be fueled by great coffee, a delicious lunch, new connections, and tangible momentum to take back into your work. Plus, a celebratory happy hour at Harvest House ensures the day ends on a high note, Denton-style.
Ready to Stoke the Fire?
FlintConf 2025 is more than an event — it’s a spark for something bigger.
Join us on May 8 for a day of learning, collaboration, and celebration with Denton’s most creative minds. Let’s build businesses, brands, and communities that thrive together.
