A conference organized by students, for students.
Connecting ambitious students from Los Angeles and Ventura Counties to the rooms, relationships, and opportunities that can change their trajectory.
Our Mission
Reverse Gatekeeping.
The opportunities available at elite institutions belong to every student across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Not just the ones who already know someone. Not just the ones whose parents went to college. Every student.
Meridian Conference exists to close that gap. We bring founders, executives, and industry leaders into direct conversation with students who have the talent and ambition but not the access.
Free admission. No gatekeepers. No lectures.
A meridian is the highest point in the arc and the line that connects where you are to where you are going. For students from across Southern California who never thought they could sit in a room with executives from Netflix and OpenAI, Meridian is that line.
“Every young person in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties deserves access to rooms that can change their path.
Shaun Tolson, Ventura College, Class of 2028
Past Events
December 2025: The First Chapter
~150 young people walked into a room with representatives from Netflix, OpenAI, and Chase Bank. Not for a lecture. For direct, face-to-face conversations with people who could change their trajectory. December 2025 was the first chapter of what became Meridian Conference.
“I had an amazing time speaking on my experience and being able to hear the experiences of so many other talented individuals.”Adriel Miramontes, Journalist and Host, The Adriel Show
@theadrielshow on Instagram
“It was refreshing to hear directly from young people already making waves. I walked out feeling inspired and empowered to do the same.”Jade Tran, UCLA, Class of 2025
Jade Tran on LinkedIn
Jaxton Bruce Wright, Founder
The Founder
Jaxton Bruce Wright
Founder, Meridian Conference
Jaxton Wright built Meridian because the rooms that change trajectories should not require a last name or a zip code to enter.
The first Meridian event brought 150 young people face-to-face with leaders from Netflix, OpenAI, and Chase Bank. Not for a lecture. For direct conversations that led to real mentorships, internship introductions, and career pivots.
The next conference is coming to Los Angeles County in late November 2026, serving 400 students from across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Free for every student who attends.
December 2025
Past Speakers
Camden Coley
Camden Coley is a Netflix and ABC actor with two NAACP Image Award nominations. At Meridian Conference, he spoke on breaking into the entertainment industry and building a career on his own terms.
Who Helped Build This
George Leis
Chairman, YMCA of the USA / Executive Vice President, CalPrivate Bank
George Leis was among the first to believe in this conference and in the person building it. He personally donated $1,000 to make the first event possible. Every time Jaxton is in town, they meet, without exception. He was present at Jaxton's high school graduation. His investment in Meridian Conference is a direct extension of his investment in what young people from this community are capable of.
What Comes Next
December 2026
Meridian Conference returns in December 2026, bringing 400 students from Ventura County face to face with executives, founders, and leaders.
The day includes panels, workshops, and direct access sessions. Structured conversations between students and the people building things, designed for real exchange, not performance.
What the Day Looks Like
Keynote Conversations
Industry leaders share their path, then open the floor. No scripts. Direct access.
The 30-Second Favors
Speakers offer real help on stage: internship intros, mentorship, career guidance with follow-through.
Direct Access Sessions
Small-group conversations between students and leaders. The rooms where trajectories change.
Partner With Us
Invest in What's Next.
This is not logo placement on a banner. It is direct access to motivated young people, CSR content that reflects genuine impact, and brand association with a conference built on access.
Presenting Sponsor
$5,000+- ✓Named presenting sponsor across all materials and communications
- ✓5-minute stage address or panel seat
- ✓Logo on event signage, digital materials, social media, and press
- ✓Dedicated recruitment table with pre-conference planning and optimization
- ✓In-kind contributions welcomed (venue, catering, A/V, printing, etc.) and recognized at equivalent tier level
Gold Sponsor
$2,500- ✓Logo on all event signage and digital materials
- ✓Recruitment table with direct access to young people
- ✓Social media recognition across all Meridian channels
Community Partner
$750- ✓Name listed on partner wall and event program
- ✓Social media mention
- ✓Inclusion in post-event recap
Have questions about sponsorship options? Reach out and we will find the right fit.
Be In The Room, December 2026
Have a specific question? Reach out directly.
Get Involved
Reach Out Directly.
Whether you are interested in sponsoring, speaking, partnering, joining the leadership team, or getting involved in building what comes next, this is where it starts.