Jon Youshaei and Disney announced the first wave of speakers for “Created in LA,” a two-day event bringing together 350 of the world’s leading creators, innovators, and storytellers.
Created in LA Speakers
Created by Youshaei and presented by Disney, Created in LA will be September 17-18, 2026. The experience begins with a red-carpet premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, featuring the debut screening of an unreleased video from a major creator. It continues the next day at The Walt Disney Studios lot with a conference, where leading industry voices will partake in a series of talks and panels designed to foster collaboration and creativity among the attendees.
The lineup includes speakers from The Walt Disney Company such as Chief Marketing and Brand Officer Asad Ayaz as well as industry veterans Mindy Kaling, Zach King, AdamW, Jenny Hoyos, and Sam Eckholm. Additional names will be announced later.
“From Mindy Kaling to Zach King, we’re bringing the best of the creator economy and Hollywood on the same stage — with more names coming soon,” said Jon Youshaei, creator of Created in LA. “Their work has been seen by billions. At Created in LA, they’ll break down how they did it. Their sessions will go inside their creative process, biggest moments, and lessons to help the next generation of creators.”
Here are the details for each speaker:
Mindy Kaling | How to Be Your Own Studio
Mindy Kaling didn’t wait for Hollywood to create opportunities — she built them herself. From The Office to creating hit series like The Mindy Project and Not Suitable for Work on Hulu, she’ll share how creators can take ownership of their ideas, careers, and creative futures by becoming their own studio.
Zach King | Behind the Magic: Tips from 18 Years on YouTube
After nearly two decades online, Zach King has mastered the art of staying relevant while creating some of the internet’s most unforgettable videos. In this session, he’ll unpack his creative process, from ideation to packaging to editing, that led to billions of views and making the impossible look effortless.
AdamW | The Comedy Code: Turning Jokes Into 55 Million Followers
With over 55M followers, AdamW is one of today’s most popular comedians. He’ll share how comedy, consistency, and an audience-first mindset helped him turn short-form sketches into a thriving media company by creating opportunities Hollywood couldn’t imagine.
Jenny Hoyos | Making Anything Go Viral: Lessons from 10 Billion Views
Jenny Hoyos has turned virality into a repeatable process. With billions of views, she’ll break down the storytelling techniques, audience psychology, and creative decisions that consistently transform seconds of content into global reach.
Sam Eckholm | Hollywood Habits Every Creator Should Adopt
Sam Eckholm, host of the popular series Access Granted, approaches every video like a feature film, bringing cinematic storytelling to one of the internet’s most unexpected niches. He’ll reveal the production habits, creative discipline, and storytelling principles that help creators elevate their work, regardless of budget or audience size.
Applications to attend are still open at Created.LA.
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