From Ashes to Action: The 2025 EMA IMPACT Summit Brings Urgency, Innovation, and Hope to Los Angeles

This May, the Environmental Media Association (EMA) returns with its highly anticipated 9th annual IMPACT Summit, taking place May 8–9 at the Pendry West Hollywood. Offsite Dirt Network is proud to spotlight this year’s powerful program, one that reflects on the devastating Los Angeles fires and looks ahead to meaningful climate solutions driven by a coalition of leaders, creatives, and activists.

At the heart of IMPACT 2025 is a simple but profound truth: from destruction can come transformation. Day 1 of the summit will center on the tragic wildfires that swept through Los Angeles, exploring how communities have responded—and how the environmental movement can build stronger, more sustainable systems in their wake.

A Platform for Urgent Dialogue and Bold Change

The EMA IMPACT Summit has long stood at the intersection of entertainment and environmental leadership, and this year’s speaker lineup reflects that dynamic force.

Celebrities like Miranda Cosgrove, Jenna Dewan, Sosie Bacon, Scoot McNairy, Lance Bass, and Phil Rosenthal will take the stage alongside thought leaders in science, policy, and sustainability. Together, they will spark conversation on today’s most pressing environmental issues—from climate misinformation and health impacts to decentralized tech for a greener future.

The panels aren't just for show. They’re designed to educate, inspire, and empower everyone in attendance to become agents of environmental change—whether that’s through green business, community recovery, or science-led activism.

Spotlight Panels You Won’t Want to Miss

• From Fire to Future: Creative Loss with MOCA Artist Diana Thater and others join Daniella Pineda to reflect on artworks lost in the fires—and how creativity can fuel climate dialogue.

  
  

• ClientEarth/Steadfast LA Panel Drew Scott leads a timely conversation on sustainable rebuilding in Los Angeles.
  

• Mission Unstoppable – STEM in the Spotlight Miranda Cosgrove interviews brilliant female scientists driving innovation, including Dr. Crystal Dilworth and Fionnghuala “Fig” O'Reilly.
  

• Hands Across Los Angeles Jenna Dewan discusses local volunteer and recovery efforts in response to the fires.
  

• EMA Green Seal Panel Investigative journalist Talib Visram highlights productions that earned EMA’s gold standard for sustainability—like The Last of Us and The White Lotus.
  

• Wild Horses Actress Sosie Bacon talks to conservationists about the environmental role of wild horse sanctuaries.
  

• Live Podcast: Naked Lunch After last year’s hit session with Ted Danson, Kevin Nealon joins Phil Rosenthal and David Wild for another memorable taping.

A Movement That Grows Stronger

In the words of EMA CEO Debbie Levin, “Out of the unthinkable devastation comes an opportunity to sustainably and safely restore not just structures, but systems, mindsets, and communities.”

The summit, supported by Toyota Motor North America, City National Bank, Getty Images, and more, promises more than inspiration—it offers actionable insights and community connection. From the rise of the EMA Green Seal in film production to the youth-led momentum behind the Children’s Trust, EMA continues to build a movement where eco-consciousness meets real-world progress.

Get Involved

A full list of panels and participants will be available on green4ema.org, and media passes are limited. For those looking to attend or get involved, now is the time.

At Offsite Dirt Network, we’re proud to amplify platforms like EMA IMPACT—spaces where innovation, resilience, and purpose converge. We hope to see you there, joining hands to shape a greener, more unified future.

Here’s to rebuilding, reconnecting, and reimagining the future—together.