OCTOBER 22, 2026
UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center
Audience: Invite only 200+ industry leaders, scholars & youth · Format: In-person
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
MEETING YOUTH WHERE THEY ARE: ON SCREENS
Join us for our 6th 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 for our time, by meeting them where they are: on screens.
This invitation only event also offers one of a kind networking opportunities with some of the best in the media, the brightest in academia and the most passionate of the next generation’s emerging leaders.
Keynote speakers and panel discussions focus on creating research-informed content to support the health and well-being of Gen Z (ages 10-25).
PERMANENT FEATURE OF THE SUMMIT
THE GREG BERLANTI SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD
The Greg Berlanti Social Impact Award has beocme a permanent cornerstone of the annual Teens & Screens Summit, honoring creators who use their platform to address important social issues and inspire positive change through compelling narratives that resonate with young audiences.
Greg Berlanti’s ability to create authentic and diverse narratives that resonate with teen and young adult audiences made him the inaugural recipient.
Greg Berlanti will return to award this year’s recipient!
“The stories we tell young people today shape the adults they'll become tomorrow.”
Stay tuned for the 2026 Greg Berlanti Social Impact Award Recipient!
Mark Your Calendar
October 22, 2026
Sponsorship opportunities are now open. Speakers and the schedule of the day will be announced soon.
Stay tuned for updates!
Contact: haidy@scholarsandstorytellers.com for more information.
2025 SUMMIT SPONSORS
Thank You to Our 2025 Summit Host Committee
Doug Belgrad - Netflix Film
Jennifer Blum - Red House Entertainment
Susanne Daniels - Executive & Professor, UCLA
Channing Dungey - Warner Bros Television Group and US Networks
Tim Federle - High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Matt Feniger - UTA Entertainment & Culture Marketing
Desiree Flores - UTA Foundation
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein - The Gotham Group
Kelly Goode - Senior Television Programming Executive
George Huang - Writer, Director & Professor, UCLA
Jamila Hunter - MACRO Television Studios
Nancy Kanter - Available Light Productions
Dustin Lance Black - Milk, Rustin
David Miner - 3 Arts Entertainment
Candice Odgers - Professor, UCI
Lynnette Ramirez - Bassett Vance Productions
Mia Riverton Alpert - Red Doors
Alyson Stoner - Camp Rock, Phineas and Ferb
Dennis St. Rose - CAA Foundation
Thank You to Our Board Members
Gael Aitor - Teenager Therapy Podcast
Ahrash Bissell - NROC Project
Jennifer Blum - Red House Entertainment
Jimmie Briggs - Man Up Campaign
Susanne Daniels - Executive & Professor
Kelly Goode- Entertainment Executive
Jamila Hunter- Senior Television Executive
Navia Robinson- Actress, Social Justice Advocate