Why Next Level Is No Longer Just a Laser Conference

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolution of the Next Level event from a laser conference to a broader maker-focused convention.

Send us Fan Mail Next Level is back… but this year, it’s bigger than lasers. In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Will and Mark to talk all things Next Level Maker Con 2026, the shift from Next Level Laser Conference to a broader maker-focused event, and why this year’s theme of “Refreshed” matters more than ever. We dive into: • Why the event changed from laser-focused to maker-focused • What “Refreshed” means for makers, creatives, and business owner...

People in this episode

Hosts: John, Crystal

Guests: Will, Mark

Topics covered

• maker-focused event
• Next Level Maker Con 2026
• Refreshed theme
• creatives
• business owners

Keywords

• Next Level Maker Con
• lasers
• makers
• creatives
• business owners
• Refreshed theme

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Next Level Maker Con, Next Level Laser Conference

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