WILMINGTON, NC and SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA - August 28, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - 45Drives, the leader in big, strong, fast open source data storage solutions, today announced the complete schedule for the 2025 Creators Summit, a three-day gathering that unites enterprise technologists, filmmakers, digital creators, and open-source leaders. Taking place September 10–12 across Wilmington, NC, the Summit will culminate in a landmark 45Studio product launch featuring globally renowned electronic artist deadmau5.

Day 1 – Enterprise & Studio Tracks

Skyline Center, Magnolia Room, 929 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401
September 10, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

Enterprise Track

• 9:00 AM – Opening Remarks & Welcome by 45Drives

• 10:00 AM – 45Drives Intro: Enterprise & Studio

• 11:00 AM – Allan Jude (Klara Inc., OpenZFS)

• 12:00 PM – Lunch Break

• 1:00 PM – Mitch Hall, 45Drives – Designing a High-Performing Storage Cluster: Leaving No Stone Unturned

• 2:00 PM – Wendell Wilson (Level1Techs)

• 3:00 PM – Enterprise Speaker TBD

• 4:00 PM – Closing

Studio Track

• 9:00 AM – Opening Remarks & Welcome by 45Drives

• 10:00 AM – 45Drives Intro: Enterprise & Studio

• 11:00 AM – Jeff, Craft Computing – YouTube Video Editing Workflow

• 12:00 PM – Lunch Break

• 1:00 PM – Joseph DiGiovanna – The NYC Timescape Project

• 2:00 PM –  Studio: Musora Media (Drumeo, Guitareo, Pianote, Singeo) - Virtual Session

• 3:00 PM – SpaceRex

• 4:00 PM – Closing

Day 2 – Enterprise & Studio Tracks

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), Burney Center, Price Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

September 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Enterprise Track

• 9:00 AM – Opening Remarks & Welcome by 45Drives

• 10:00 AM – Tom Lawrence, Lawrence Systems – The Cloud Tipping Point: When Local Storage Starts to Win

• 11:00 AM – Devin Vance, DRBD – Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and Where We’re Going

• 12:00 PM – Lunch Break

• 1:00 PM – Enterprise Speaker - TBD

• 2:00 PM – Proxmox Cluster Stunt – Wendell Wilson + Mitch Hall

• 4:00 PM – Closing

Studio Track

• 9:00 AM – Opening Remarks & Welcome by 45Drives

• 10:00 AM – Chris Walldorf

• 11:00 AM – Dan Brawley, Cucalorus Film Festival

• 12:00 PM – Lunch Break

• 1:00 PM – Nick, NGW Post - Post-Production Workflow

• 4:00 PM – Closing

*More speakers and locations to be announced in the coming days. Times and locations subject to change.

View the live schedule link here: https://www.45drives.com/creators-summit-2025-schedule/

Day 3 – 45Studio Division & Product Launch

Cape Fear Community College, 411 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401 (Lecture & Recital Hall, Building U-170)
September 12, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

• 10:00 AM - 11:30 – Creators Summit Wrap-up Livestream, 45Drives YouTube

• 1:00 – 2:30 PM – 45Studio Division and Product Launch featuring deadmau5

“The Creators Summit is where worlds collide - in the best way possible,” said Dr. Doug Milburn, President of 45Drives. “We designed it to bring enterprise technologists, filmmakers, musicians, and creators together under one roof to share ideas and push boundaries. From open-source pioneers to industry-shaping artists like deadmau5, this year’s program reflects our belief that creativity and technology are inseparable forces driving the future. Wilmington has quickly become a hub for these conversations, and we’re proud to host the community here again in 2025.”

The 2025 Creators Summit is open to industry professionals, students, creators, and media. To register for the event or to request press credentials, please visit: https://www.45drives.com/creators-summit/

The event is proudly supported by Michael Best Law as a sponsor, with community partners including the Skyline Center, UNCW, and Cape Fear Community College, along with additional sponsorship from Seagate.

About 45Drives

45Drives designs and manufactures open-source storage solutions used by enterprises, governments, research labs, and creative studios worldwide. With a commitment to transparency, community collaboration, and innovation, 45Drives is shaping the future of data infrastructure while empowering creators to scale their visions.

Contact:
Lauren Phillips
45Drives@phillcomm.global

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