October 23, 2025

UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center

Join us for our 5th annual summit, where we bring together entertainment industry professionals, youth activists, researchers, scientists, and public health leaders to support kids, teens, and young adults through some of the most pressing challenges of our time by meeting them where they are: on screens.

Announcing: Greg Berlanti Social Impact Award

CSS is excited to introduce the the Greg Berlanti Social Impact Award, with acclaimed producer, director, and storyteller Greg Berlanti as its inaugural recipient at the 2025 Teens & Screens Summit.

Greg Berlanti's ability to create authentic, diverse narratives that resonate with teen and young adult audiences has made him one of the most influential voices in contemporary media. We are thrilled to recognize his contributions to the entertainment industry in this way.

The Greg Berlanti Social Impact Award will become a permanent feature of our annual Summit, honoring creators who use their platforms to address important social issues and inspire positive change through compelling narratives.

“I'm incredibly honored to be associated with CSS and all the amazing work they do with young people and storytelling. Creating stories for and about young adults has been the most rewarding work of my career and hearing how these stories have affected young audiences through the years is the greatest gift imaginable. I’m excited and grateful to play a small part in CSS continuing to recognize and encourage creators to use their voices to make a positive impact on our world.”

— Greg Berlanti

Sponsor Our 2025 Teens & Screens Summit!

“Stories are among the oldest forms of teaching. They don’t just shape our thinking, they actually affect us at a neural level.”

— Dr. Yalda T. Uhls, CSS Founder & CEO

Why Sponsor? The Teens & Screens Summit is the only event for storytellers focusing on kids, teens, and young adults and the caring adults in their lives. Participants will gain insights into the authentic experiences of adolescents, hear directly from teens, and collaborate with thought leaders to harness the power of storytelling to help the next generation thrive and grow. Sponsorship is available from $5K-$50K.

This isn't just another industry event, it's your chance to lead the conversation that's reshaping how entertainment connects with the next generation.

Join us in giving young people a seat at the table in media and entertainment to drive social change. Contact annie@scholarsandstorytellers.com to get started.

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