Can Social Media Make Us Social Again?

Co-organized by the USC Marshall Neely Center and the Council on Tech and Social Cohesion, this webinar brings together founders and researchers to explore how social media can support genuine connection. Date: September 22, 2026. Speakers: • Vardon Hamdiu, Sparkable • Jonathan Stray, MySky • Filip Gaman, Monnett Moderated by: Lena Slachmuijlder, Co-Chair, Council on Tech and Social Cohesion Welcome remarks: Ravi Iyer, Managing Director, Neely Center