Harrison Ford Amongst Audio system at 2026 Social Impact Summit

The Hollywood Reporter and Social Impact Fund on Thursday introduced an expanded roster of presenters, moderators and panelists on the annual Social Impact Summit, happening July 22 in Los Angeles. Additionally, Gilead Sciences Inc. is ready to be honored for “Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy” on the occasion.

Emmy Award-nominated The Pitt actress and advocate Sepideh Moafi will ship the summit’s keynote tackle, anchoring the day’s programming because it convenes changemakers, creatives and leaders throughout industries to encourage accessible, impactful philanthropy by breaking down boundaries to significant change. 

Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actor and philanthropist Harrison Ford will current The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research with the Philanthropic Organization of the Year award to founder Michael J. Fox and CEO and co-founder Deborah W. Brooks. Emmy Award-winning author, producer and creator Bill Lawrence will reasonable a Q&A with the honorees centered on their mission-driven analysis agenda to speed up breakthroughs in Parkinson’s therapies, advance the seek for a remedy and enhance high quality of life for these residing with the illness.

Emmy- and Peabody-winning TV host, comic, filmmaker, podcast host and social justice advocate W. Kamau Bell will reasonable a fireplace chat with Philanthropists of the Year honorees Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry, exploring their transformative work by the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, which goals to enhance outcomes for Oakland youngsters by expanded entry to meals, strengthened literacy by way of tutoring and e-book distribution, youth sports activities packages and the revitalization of faculty areas. Emmy Award-winning actress, producer and advocate Niecy Nash-Betts will current the consideration to the Currys in recognition of their extraordinary affect by the muse.

Multi-Grammy-winning musician John Mayer shall be honored as Philanthropist of the Year for his longstanding dedication to veterans, first responders and underserved communities by his involvement with the Heart and Armor Foundation for Veterans Health. Emmy Award-winning information reporter Jamie Yuccas will reasonable a fireplace dialog highlighting Mayer’s philanthropic work and affect, with veteran Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jared Loomis presenting the consideration in recognition of Mayer’s contributions to the veteran neighborhood and ongoing help of analysis and advocacy initiatives.

This 12 months, the Social Impact Fund will acknowledge Gilead Sciences Inc. for “Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy” and in honor of the corporate’s steadfast help of the Social Impact Summit over the previous three years — and its far-reaching philanthropic affect throughout a broad array of causes and foundations. Actress and Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation HIV Is Not a Crime champion Laverne Cox will current the consideration. 

“Gilead continues to be an extraordinary partner to so many communities, advocates and organizations including the Social Impact Fund,” mentioned Craig Cichy, government director of the Social Impact Fund. “This honor recognizes a company that genuinely believes in the power of bringing the private sector together around social good. We are deeply grateful for everything they have made possible and look forward to continuing this partnership for many years to come.”

Keeley Cain Wettan, government vp and normal counsel, authorized and compliance at Gilead Sciences Inc., will settle for the consideration. “Gilead Sciences is committed to building a thriving health ecosystem that helps people access care when they need it most. We’re honored to receive the Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy recognition and to stand alongside those advancing this work every day,” Wettan mentioned. “Our work with the Social Impact Fund reflects our shared belief that collaboration is key to improving health outcomes and building a healthier future.”

Emmy Award-winning tv host, producer and activist Karamo Brown and two-time NBA All-Star, entrepreneur and philanthropist Baron Davis will be part of “Black Equity, Black Excellence: The Power of Purpose,” a panel offered by Gilead Sciences, Inc. The dialog can even function WalkGood LA founder Etienne Maurice and Gilead government director of worldwide HIV medical affairs Dr. David Malebranche and shall be moderated by Alphonso David, president and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum.

Delta Air Lines managing director of name advertising and world sponsorships Emmakate Young, Motion Picture & Television Fund CEO Bob Beitcher, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles president and CEO Victor Dominguez and Women in Film CEO Kirsten Schaffer will function panelists for “The LA Safety Net — Legacy Philanthropy & The Industry’s Essential Infrastructure,” moderated by Alisann Blood, co-head of worldwide model and music partnerships at UTA.

Held on the DGA theater in West Hollywood, the half-day Social Impact Summit will carry collectively greater than 500 culture-makers, manufacturing firms, expertise companies and notable figures from the leisure and inventive industries and past to have a good time philanthropic progress and encourage significant change. The occasion is generously sponsored by presenting sponsor, biopharmaceutical firm Gilead Sciences, Inc., Delta Air Lines (Official Airline of the Social Impact Fund), Charitybuzz, Macy’s, CARE, Good360, Perlman & Perlman, LLP, La Crema, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, LALO Tequila and Open Water. A&CO (www.aubryandco.com) serves as SIF’s partnership company of document, and the occasion is designed and produced by SIF’s artistic company of document, Fifth & Hardy (fifthandhardy.co).