About the EventA Festival of Hope and Storytelling
GoodCon LA is back! Get ready for another dose of hope, positivity and optimism as we feature inspiring changemakers, entrepreneurs and storytellers.
Brought to you by our Presenting Partner Montage Health Foundation and our friends at the UTA Foundation, it’s going to be an afternoon filled with inspiration, innovation and impact.
From tackling AI in Hollywood to brands doing good,
GOODCon is produced by Good is the New Cool, a creative studio dedicated to stories that fill the Hope Gap, and Conspiracy of Love, a strategic storytelling consultancy helping Fortune 500 companies like Adidas, Sephora and The Gap to grow through positive impact."
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 2-5pm PT, with Reception from 5-7pm PT.
Location: 9336 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
“Against the ruin of the world, there is only one defense: the creative act.”
— Kenneth Rexroth
Speakers — "Meet the Story Tellers"
Sponsors — "Made Possible By"
We're proud to collaborate with purpose-driven partners who believe in the power of storytelling to change the world.
Sessions & Agenda
A full day of inspiration, innovation and impact.
Check-in
Grab some coffee, meet some new friends and participate in a special 'Find Your Anchor' experience
Opening & Welcome
The Herds: Public Art as a Pilgrimage of Hope
The Solutionaries: PMI Spotlighting Hope for Impact
The Art of Motion (Tarform)
Break
Comedy, Culture and a big SOUL BOOM!
Elevate Studios Presents: Making Good Famous
The Elevate Prize Presents: The Good Lunch
Lunch
Good Money
A Single Blink (feature film re: Giles Duley)
Gaming for Good: Xbox, Gears of War, Minecraft
Raising Resilient Kids: Stories That Build Hope
Break
Rowen x Social Impact Fund: Sparking Wonder, Structuring Impact
Reimagining Rural America Through Storytelling
Closing
Happy Hour
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”
— Buckminster Fuller
Frequently Asked Questions
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GOODCon LA will be hosted at the UTA Screening Room at 9336 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Check-in starts at 1pm, Programming is from 2-5pm, with a Reception from 5-7pm
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No — this is a free, invite-only event made possible by our generous partners and sponsors.
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We will have coffee, tea, water and some light snacks. Drinks will be provided at the reception.
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Limited street parking is available so we highly recommend ridesharing.
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Yes it is ADA compliant but please let us know if you need special assistance so we can help you.
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We’d love to welcome others who would find value in GOODCon LA. If you’d like to invite a colleague or friend, please email us first to check availability before they RSVP — as space is limited and this is an invite-only event.
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Select portions of the event may be recorded or photographed. By RSVPing, you consent to appearing in event media. There is no livestream planned at this time.
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Please reply to the confirmation email or contact our team directly at lucia@conspiracyoflove.co.
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You can email us at lucia@conspiracyoflove.co.
About Conspiracy of Love
Founded by best-selling authors Afdhel Aziz and Bobby Jones, [Conspiracy of Love] is a strategic consultancy helping Fortune 500 companies like Adidas, Sephora and The Gap to grow through positive impact.
About Good Is The New Cool
[Good is the New Cool] is a creative studio focused on filling the Hope Gap with stories of inspiration, innovation, and impact.
GoodCon LA — A Festival of Hope and Storytelling
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