Tentative Conference Schedule Overview
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
8:30 AM: Shuttle Departs from Sheraton Universal Hotel
9 AM - 10 AM: Breakfast
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM: The State of The Industry
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Emerging Technology & Storytelling
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: The Rise of Vertical Production
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Masterclass in Episodic Directing
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Welcome Reception
5:30 PM: Shuttle Returns to Sheraton Universal Hotel
Thursday, October 22, 2026
8:00 AM: Shuttle Departs from Sheraton Universal Hotel
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: The Power of TV: Creating with Care
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: The Interviews: Unlock the Ultimate Curriculum Tool
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Building Momentum: Launching a Career in Entertainment
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: A Showrunner’s Playbook
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Inside the Foundation’s Education Programs
4:45 PM: Shuttle Returns to Sheraton Universal Hotel
Friday, October 23, 2026
8:00 AM: Shuttle Departs from Sheraton Universal Hotel
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Get in the Game: Teaching Game Show Production
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM: From Classroom to Festival: A Legal Framework for Student Filmmakers
12:30 PM: Shuttle Returns to Sheraton Universal Hotel
**Schedule subject to change
Hotel and Transportation Details
For educators joining us from out of the area, the Television Academy Foundation is happy to continue our partnership with the Sheraton Universal Hotel, located at 333 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608.
The Foundation will also be providing a shuttle service to and from the hotel at the beginning and end of each day of the conference.
Parking Details
For those not taking advantage of the shuttle service at the Sheraton Universal Hotel, there will be free parking onsite at the Saban Media Center during all conference events. If any programming takes us offsite from the Saban Media Center, the Foundation will be providing shuttle services for all attendees.
updated 10.02.26
