In this issue: 

• Let's Co-Create the Future at the 2023 Leadership Conference; Early Bird Registration is Open
• Meet Our Signature Awards Luncheon Host, Alejandra Ortiz, Telemundo 52 Los Angeles News Anchor
• Registration is Open for Our Fall Executive Development Series (EDS): Executive Leadership Presence and Leading with Power and Authenticity
• Register Now at the Early Bird Rate for the Betsy Magness Graduate Institute (BMGI)
• The WICT Network Announces 2023 Rising Leaders
• Introducing The WICT Network Member App, Available for Download on All Mobile Devices
• Let's Network! Follow and like us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

The WICT Network, NAMIC and the Walter Kaitz Foundation

Announce Official Opening of Registration, Ticket & Table Sales, and 

Housing for Conferences and Special Events

Industry diversity groups The WICT Network, NAMIC, and the Walter Kaitz Foundation are joining forces once again to host Diversity Week 2023. This year’s programs will amplify and celebrate industry achievements in workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging – all under this year’s umbrella theme, “We All Belong,” underscoring the importance of normalizing inclusiveness in our workforce culture.

Partners will host a series of in-person conferences and events aimed at strengthening efforts to recruit and retain diverse professionals across the cable, media and entertainment industry while better serving an increasingly diverse group of consumers. Here is the 2023 schedule:

• September 18 – 19: The WICT Network will kick off Diversity Week with its annual Leadership Conference under the theme, Co-Create the Future
• September 19 – 20: NAMIC will host its Annual National Conference themed, Our Legacy, A Mosaic of Possibilities
• September 20: The Kaitz Foundation Annual Fundraising Dinner takes place under the theme, Staying Focused

All conferences and events take place September 18-20, 2023, at the New York Marriott Marquis in mid-town Manhattan, with some partners offering select virtual components. The WICT Network's Leadership Conference is open for early registration; visit our webpage to learn more.

The WICT Network's Leadership Conference is open for early registration. This year’s theme, Co-Create the Future, will explore collaboration and inclusion as we move into a new era of leadership governed by artificial intelligence and a heightened focus on performance; visit our webpage to learn more.

Meet Our Signature Awards Luncheon Host, Alejandra Ortiz, News Anchor, Telemundo 52

The WICT Network announced that NBCUniversal's Alejandra Ortiz, News Anchor, Telemundo 52 Los Angeles, will host the 2023 Signature Awards Luncheon in Los Angeles. The luncheon will take place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Tuesday, May 2, marking the first time the event will be held on the West Coast in more than a decade.

A native of Colombia, Alejandra Ortiz is a talented and award-winning news anchor with an educational background in human rights, international humanitarian law and politics. Currently, Alejandra serves as the weekday news anchor for Telemundo’s West Coast Flagship television station, Telemundo 52 Los Angeles.

“We are delighted to welcome Alejandra Ortiz to our event, as we convene in L.A. to honor the PAR Top Companies for Women to Work,” said Maria E. Brennan, CAE, President & CEO of The WICT Network. “Recognized internationally for her many talents, Alejandra boasts a stellar career as a journalist and producer, and she represents the best and brightest our industry has to offer.”

In celebration of the 2022 PAR Top Companies for Women to Work and the 100th anniversary of the iconic Hollywood sign, the 2023 Signature Awards Luncheon will take place in Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, marking the first time the event has been held on the West Coast in more than a decade.

The WICT Network Signature Awards Luncheon will recognize the following companies leading the way in fostering inclusive workplace cultures. Join us as we celebrate the following top operators and programmers for their strong gender DEI efforts.

***IN ALPHA ORDER BY COMPANY***

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your industry peers in support of diversity, equity and inclusion. Space is limited and only a few tables and tickets remain – click here to join the growing list of table sponsors or to purchase individual tickets!

The WICT Network gratefully acknowledges the top sponsors of the 2023 Signature Awards Luncheon, including Premier Sponsor, Comcast NBCUniversal; Ruby Sponsor, Charter Communications; Emerald Sponsor, Paramount; and Champion Sponsor, Accenture.

Interested in sponsoring more than a table? Please contact our Business Development team for more information. We hope to see you in LA!

Cindy Key | ckey@wict.org | 202-827-4780

Sydney Rose | srose@wict.org | 202-827-4792

The Executive Development Series (EDS) — the premier professional development opportunity for mid-career professional women in the media, entertainment and technology industry — is comprised of two distinct programs:

• Executive Leadership Presence (ELP): October 11-12, San Diego, CA *Registration now open!*
• Leading with Power and Authenticity (LWPA): October 11-13, San Diego, CA *Registration now open!*

Designed to compliment one another, the EDS programs have their own distinct curriculum but both provide participants with practical skills and actionable plans to ensure success at the director and VP level, all while forming a powerful peer network. Register now for ELP or LWPA. We hope to see you there!

Elevate your leadership with the Betsy Magness Graduate Institute (BMGI). Developed in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership, this exclusive program builds upon the acclaimed Betsy Magness Leadership Institute curriculum to equip graduates with cutting-edge tools, techniques, and disciplines. Annually redesigned, BMGI ensures you stay ahead of the curve and sharpen your business acumen for sustained leadership success. Don't miss your chance to reserve your spot for the 2023 program.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a graduate of the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute

180 of the Industry’s Top Emerging Talent Chosen to Participate in

Immersive Leadership Development Program 

Washington, DC - The WICT Network announced the 180 designees of its 2023 Rising Leaders Program (RLP). RLP is comprised primarily of industry professionals at the manager and director level who have demonstrated strong leadership potential within their companies.

The top candidates were chosen based on a highly competitive application process and reviewed by more than 100 media professionals, themselves alumnae of the program.

The WICT Network’s Rising Leaders Program (RLP) is a premier professional development program for emerging women leaders in media, entertainment and technology. Participants learn how to build and develop high-performing teams; expand their organizational impact; build alliances; assess diverse leadership styles, and more. During the intensive immersion program, each rising leader will take part in leadership analysis and case study work while expanding their professional networks.

Visit The WICT Network website to learn more about the Rising Leaders Program and to view a complete list of participants and their biographies.

The WICT Network recently launched its member app, now available for download on all mobile device operating systems. Developed to fortify the power of our network, the app will allow members across the media, entertainment and technology landscape to forge stronger, more robust connections with industry peers worldwide. 

The app has several features designed to help you easily form connections, and make the most of your member benefits, including access to our Events & Registration, Webinars, Calendar, Groups and other Resources.

Members can also renew their membership through the app; the last day to renew your existing membership is Friday, March 31. Visit our website to update your profile with our latest benefits.

Follow @WICTHQ on social media (we’re active on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for the latest news on gender diversity in the workplace, leadership development and productivity tips, programming updates, and diversity, equity and inclusion data.

Below are sample posts from LinkedIn. Make sure to follow us online for more valuable tips and updates.