2026 Adolescent Brain Development Summit | Sizzle Reel

The Adolescent Brain Development Summit is an annual convening, hosted by the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent, that brings together funders, scientists, practitioners, policymakers, and youth to examine how we can apply a scientific understanding of adolescent development in the policies, programs, and investments that impact young people! Every year, with the input from our community, we select a topic and create panels and sessions featuring one developmental scientist, one practitioner, and a young person to dive into how we can work together to use scientific insights, professional experience from practitioners and organizations in sectors that impact youth, and the lived experiences of young people themselves to more effectively create ecosystems where adolescents can thrive. In 2026, for our fifth annual convening, we doubled the size of our audience, increased the number of panels, and expanded our topics to create a larger and more collaborative event. Learn more about the Adolescent Brain Development Summit on our website: developingadolescent.org