2026 Creators In Action benefit gala to honor Colin and Samir, Whalar Group Co-Founders

On September 14, creator economy professionals will gather in Venice, California to celebrate a handful of industry luminaries while simultaneously raising money for a good cause. That’s the plan for the upcoming edition of the Creators In Action event, which is being put on in partnership with the Saban Community Clinic.

Creators In Action is a celebration of digital excellence that doubles as a benefit gala. Funds raised at the event support the Saban Community Clinic, which provides health services to underserved communities throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

The September gathering will be the fourth annual edition of Creators in Action. Previous editions have honored creators like Valkyrae and Jay Shetty, as well as executives like Chris M. Williams of pocket.watch and Malik Ducard of Pinterest.

This time around, the creators in the spotlight will be Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry, the creator economy experts whose content empire extends across YouTube videos, podcast episodes, and IRL events. Colin and Samir will be recognized for their help distributing the $3 million relief fund spearheaded by YouTube in the wake of the 2025 Pacific Palisades fires, which personally affected the two creators.

Colin and Samir can also be lauded for the work they’ve done to bring more professionalization to the booming creator economy. Through events like Press Publish LA, they’ve given creators a seat at the table in the world of traditional entertainment.

The same can be said for Whalar Group, whose co-founders will be feted at Creators In Action. Neil Waller and James Street built their company into one of the most prominent creator marketing firms, and Accenture’s recent acquisition of the Whalar agency shows that some of the world’s largest corporations are paying attention to the work Waller and Street are doing.

Whalar Group continues to operate several creator-facing businesses, including IRL locations that will be part of the Creators In Action ceremony. The 2026 event will take place at The Lighthouse, Whalar Group’s bi-coastal hub for creator gatherings.

CAA Partner Brent Weinstein and Mythical Entertainment President Brian Flanagan are spearheading the 2026 Creators In Action event. “The creator community holds immense power to shape culture, inspire action, and drive meaningful civic impact,” Weinstein and Flanagan said in a joint statement. “We are thrilled to honor Colin, Samir, Neil, and James, visionaries who have not only built sustainable blueprints for digital entrepreneurship but have continuously used their platforms to lift others. Their commitment to community perfectly mirrors the vital mission of Saban Community Clinic.”

More details about Creators In Action can be found on the event’s website. From that destination, interested parties can buy tickets or sponsor the event, with proceeds going to the Saban Community Clinic.