Updated September 3, 2026: Disney added the first speakers and sessions for Created in LA, its two-day creator event at the El Capitan Theatre and Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank.
The initial lineup includes Adrian Per, Disney Chief Marketing and Brand Officer Asad Ayaz, Dhar Mann, Dude Perfect, Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer Jared Bush, Jordan Matter, The Try Guys, Zach King, AdamW, Jenny Hoyos and Sam Eckholm. Sessions cover creative process, audience growth, production and routes from online work into film, television and brand projects.
Created in LA Speakers and Sessions
Ayaz will discuss how creators are working with Disney on scripted series, features and brand campaigns. Bush will break down his storytelling process, while Dude Perfect, The Try Guys, Zach King and the other speakers will discuss team-building, show production, editing, audience growth and comedy.
September 17 and 18 Event Schedule
The event begins September 17 at the El Capitan Theatre with a red-carpet premiere and a screening of creator videos, including The Technoblade Movie from Sticks. September 18 moves to the Walt Disney Studios lot for sessions with creators and Hollywood speakers. Jon Youshaei conceived and will host the event.
Applications are open at Created.LA on a first-come basis. Disney says the event will bring together more than 350 creators, innovators and storytellers.
Source and image: The Walt Disney Company.