MLC CONNECT

Pro + College Sports Creative Conference — July 27-28 | Los Angeles, CA | REGISTER NOW

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Been a minute, but Los Angeles is about to host the best creative room in sports. July 28-30. @Draplin kicks things off!
Be there. Visit site for venue & hotel updates. Btw, we need help choosing a beach to host our after party?
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Keeping it West Coast, we’re excited to welcome @joshua_ariza. Founder of @chompbrand, a lifestyle brand rooted in surf, skate, sports, and creative culture. He’s living proof that great design isn’t confined to a screen—it’s something you wear and experience. LAX, July 28–30. 🏄

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Straight from ATL, we’re excited to welcome Scott Fuller, founder of The @studiotemporary —an Iconic Design Studio built on bold branding, illustration, packaging, and timeless design. Scott creates work that helps define culture & sets the standard. If July 28–30 ⚡

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We’re kicking off our speaker announcements with a juggernaut. @Draplin is headed from Portland to Los Angeles for MLC Connect 2026. Founder of Draplin Design Co., co-founder of Field Notes, author, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential voices in modern graphic design.

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NCAA CREATIVES, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU 📣

MLC is now $595 just for YOU!
We need you in LA!

Register now at https://t.co/Bh8S9AbcwX

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SURPRISE!
Early Bird registration for MLC has been extended, but not forever! Don’t miss it.

Early Bird prices extended through March 31. We can't wait to see you in LA!

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🚨 Registration is OPEN NOW
Secure your seat in LA now!

We can't wait to see you this summer!
🔗 https://t.co/Bh8S9AbcwX

Early bird registration ends February 28

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MLC 2026 → Los Angeles → Week of July 27.
Big ideas. Big creativity. Big energy. Be there. 🔥

Start your budget planning now, ask your boss to include in your 2026 budget.

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Creator Spotlight - David Machuca
Senior Graphic Designer, Las Vegas Raiders

David’s bold, detailed work captures the energy and edge of the Raiders brand. His creativity continues to raise the bar in sports design. Thrilled to have David as part of the MLC family!

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Introducing MLC Connect’s Creator Spotlight. A new series celebrating the talent, passion, and creativity driving the sports design world forward.

The first feature drops this week 👀 Stay tuned.

Tag someone who deserves the spotlight or DM us!

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Are you Connect crew material?

MLC Connect 2026 is building an all-star team of volunteers, this is your chance to be a part of it!

Visit https://t.co/P3VLCiukYX to learn more about the perks and opportunities.

Applications close October 30th

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We had a blast, and we know you did too, now let’s see it through your lens! 📸

Anything from BTS moments, fav sessions, or just you and your crew enjoying the vibes!

Send your best pics and vids from the conference to [email protected]

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We're still feeling the energy from MLC Connect!

YOU are what makes MLC so dope and we want to hear about your favorite moments, sessions, and takeaways!

Share with us at [email protected], your story may make it on our social media.

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MEDIA DAY PHOTO DROP 📸

Check your email and click the link to download your media day photos!

Tag us in your recap posts on IG , we'll reshare!

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Ideas sparked. Connections made. Creativity recharged.

Thank you all for a truly memorable experience at MLC Connect 2025.

See you next year!

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Day ✌️ was one for the memory bank

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THANK YOU!

Y’all showed up and showed out!

Where should we go next year?

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"Both athletes and creative benefit from mentorship, guidance, and collaboration to grow in their fields"

-Chris David Garcia, Founder of MLC Connect

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Athletes today are shifting power. This new wave of investors brings culture, reach, and real strategy to the table. And we’re steering the ship.

-Noah Lack and Andrew Van Nest , Athletes & Assets

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"The biggest threat to product momentum isn’t speed. It’s the distraction of trying to be everything."

-Akshay Ram, Adobe

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