September 17 & 18

The Premiere Event for Creators

2 days of keynotes, interviews, and a red carpet premiere with top creators at Hollywood’s most iconic theater.

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We’re Taking Over Hollywood.

On September 17 & 18, we're bringing 350 top creators, storytellers, and executives together for Created in LA.

It begins with the first-ever red carpet premiere to debut creator videos at the historic El Capitan Theatre.

Then it culminates with keynotes and surprises at The Walt Disney Studios Lot.

You'll learn from the best in storytelling and social media — and connect with them at the open bar and reception.

2026 has been a big year for creators. Let's celebrate it. Hollywood style.

The biggest creators

The biggest screen

The biggest stage

The biggest creators

The biggest screen

The biggest stage

Day 1: The Premiere

Created in LA kicks off Thursday, September 17 at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.‍

For the first time in the El Capitan’s 100-year history, we’ll premiere videos from the biggest creators on the big screen. We’ll announce which creators soon.

Walk the red carpet. Watch the film. Then we’ll turn the theatre into a reception with an open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres.

Day 2: The Summit

On Friday, September 18, join us for a day of keynotes and interviews at The Walt Disney Studios Lot.

You’ll learn from the best in storytelling, social media, and the business of being a creator.

Each session is thoughtfully crafted, and each attendee is hand-selected so you make meaningful connections.

Enjoy our full-service coffee bar, lunch, and closing reception on Legends Plaza.

Wait, This One’s Different

These days, there are more creator events than ever. But here’s why Created in LA is unlike any you’ve been to.

Inside Access to Disney.

Disney is opening its doors, and their teams would love to meet you. See where the magic happens and walk where Walt did.

Find Your People. Faster.

Every attendee is hand-selected. In a room of 350, everyone’s worth meeting. Your next collaborator, business partner, or lifelong friend awaits.

Amazing Talks from Actual Experts.

Our sessions are highly curated, in-depth, and detailed. They feature top creators and voices across the industry. Stay tuned for the speaker lineup.

Food and drink included.

From the open bar and reception at the El Capitan Theatre to the full-service barista and food at The Walt Disney Studio Lot, we got you.

No Side Stages.

Everyone is together. No “premium tier” track. No wondering what you missed on another stage. One stage. One track.

Be part of an event,
100 years in the making.

1920

At age 18, Walt created his first cartoons as a commercial artist. Like many creators today, he started with a dream and story to tell.

1937

Walt debuted his studio's first animated film: Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs. Critics doubted him…but it became the highest earning film in history.

1940

The Walt Disney Studios opens in Burbank, which remains its company’s headquarters to this day — and you’ll see at Created in LA.

1991

The Walt Disney Company remodeled the El Capitan Theatre to premiere its biggest films. At Created in LA, it’ll be the first time we premiere videos from creators, too.

2026

Created in LA brings the next generation of creators to the studio that Walt built.

Speakers

Stay tuned for our speaker lineup announcement.

Coming Soon

Meet Your Host

Jon Youshaei worked inside YouTube and Instagram for 8 years before becoming a creator himself — now with over 1 million followers.

He's been featured in Forbes, Time, and called the "Oprah of YouTube" for his interviews with MrBeast, Mark Rober, and Kevin Hart.

Gary Vaynerchuk says “Jon is a creative force who every creator, marketer, and executive can learn from."

As the creator behind Created in LA, Jon will host the event from the premiere to the closing reception.