Common Sense Summit On Kids and Families Brings Together National Leaders To Address Critical Issues Facing American Youth

Common Sense Media
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

COMMON SENSE SUMMIT ON KIDS AND FAMILIES BRINGS TOGETHER NATIONAL LEADERS TO ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES FACING AMERICAN YOUTH

What: The Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families, a two-day conference convening prominent national leaders, policymakers, educators, youth advocates, and industry executives to address pressing issues facing children and families today. Session topics include youth mental health, digital well-being, AI in education, improving educational outcomes, and creating child-first policies. During the Summit, a new poll of parents and teens will be released that highlights their biggest concerns about the state of kids and families and their solutions to improve the future for the next generation.

Who: Featured speakers include:

  • Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State
  • Margrethe Vestager, former Executive Vice President of the European Commission
  • Daniel Lurie, Mayor of San Francisco
  • Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube
  • Sal Khan, Founder & CEO of Khan Academy
  • Rob Bonta, Attorney General, State of California
  • Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, Pediatrician and former California Surgeon General
  • Youth representatives and advocates from across the country
  • Mental health experts and childhood researchers from around the world

When: Monday, March 24–Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Where: Pier 27, San Francisco, CA

Why: As children and families navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape, face mounting mental health challenges, and experience educational disruptions, the need for a "Kids First Agenda" has never been more urgent. This summit brings together diverse stakeholders to develop actionable strategies that prioritize the well-being of young people.

Highlighted Sessions Include:

  • "AI in Learning: How We Get It Right for Kids" with Sal Khan and Rob Reich
  • "Kids, Families, and the World of YouTube" with Neal Mohan and Kevin Roose
  • "What Global Policy Can Teach Us About Protecting Kids Online" with Secretary Clinton and Margrethe Vestager

For complete program information, please visit commonsense.org/summit. To request a press pass or schedule an interview with speakers, contact [email protected].