The Media Educators Conference brings 100+ college educators from across the country to Los Angeles for a multi-day immersive event that provides invaluable information on how professors can connect the classroom with the television industry.
For over 30 years the Television Academy Foundation has collaborated with industry professionals, creators, and top executives to keep educators on the cutting edge of the entertainment business so they can provide their students, the next generation of television leaders, with a state-of-the-art education.
2026 Conference Programming to include:
The State of The Industry
Emerging Technology & Storytelling
The Rise of Vertical Production
Masterclass in Episodic Directing
The Interviews: Unlock the Ultimate Curriculum Tool
Navigating a Career in Entertainment
Get in the Game: Teaching Game Show Production
From Classroom to Festival: A Legal Framework for Student Filmmakers
Faculty Benefits:
Network with Emmy Award-winning talent, industry leaders, and educators from across the nation during three days of panels, discussions, and networking events.
Complimentary one-year Television Academy academic membership for educators currently teaching at 2- or 4-year colleges and universities based in the United States.
To learn how to apply for a Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowship, which covers registration, travel and/or hotel accommodations for the Media Educators Conference, click here.
For more information or questions: mediaeducators@televisionacademy.com