The Kat Tat Experience is a comprehensive three-day conference that dives into the world of tattooing and entrepreneurship, encompassing both the artistic and business aspects.
The event offers a variety of educational opportunities, such as workshops, seminars, and keynote speeches from world renowned entrepreneurs. Here you will gain valuble skills and network with industry leaders and peers.
Single day passes are available for Kat Tat's Business Brunch on Sunday September 1st. You do not have to be a tattoo artist to attend this event, all business professionals are welcome.
Event Schedule:
Friday, August 30, 2024
Welcome Reception 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Taste of Chicago Networking Mixer
- Live Rose Tattoo Demonstration with Artist Kevin Laroy
- Complimentary Cocktails
- Music
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Intro of event and a word from our sponsors: 9:30-10:00am
Seminar 1: Custom Lettering with Angel Bustos 10:00am-12:00pm
Break: 12:00pm-12:15pm
Seminar 2: Live interactive tattoo seminar with Alena Wedderburn 12:15pm-2:00pm
Break 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Seminar 3: Color tattoo seminar with Miryam Lumpini 2:15pm-3:30pm
Break 3:30pm-4:00pm
Seminar 4: Live interactive tattoo seminar with 1up Ink PNUT 4pm-6pm
Cocktail Hour and Smash Burger Station 6pm-7pm
Presentation: Artist Management with Oliver Hatchett and Kat Tat 7:00-7:20pm
Tattoo Shop Ownership Panel: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
- Kat sits down with the owners of successful tattoo shops from across the country
- Conversations about artistry, entrepreneurship, branding, social media strategy and much more
- This is an open discussion, allowing you the opportunity to engage with our panelists
- Complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
Sunday, September 1, 2024
The Art of Business Brunch and Art Exhibition 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Brunch and bottomless mimosas
- Networking
- Business and Entrepreneurship Panel featuring Kat Tat, founder and CEO of Enigma Beverly Hills; Tara Fung, co-founder and CEO of Co-Create; Lemeir Mitchell, Founder and CEO of Happy Ice
- Keynote speech by Gina Rivera Founder of Phenix Salon Suites
- Winner of Kat Tat's Business Grant Announced
- Raffle for Free Tattoo Session with Kat Tat Announced
For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott Marquis Chicago for the conference. Please use the link below or mention the Kat Tat Experience while booking to receive a discounted room rate.
https://book.passkey.com/e/50857463
All items are non-refundable, all sales are final.
All items are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another guest, for the same value of the originally purchased ticket. Please email [email protected] to request a ticket transfer.
Must be 21+ to enter.
2121 South Prairie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
