In this issue: 

• Registration is Open for Our Fall Executive Development Series (EDS): Executive Leadership Presence and Leading with Power and Authenticity
• Signature Awards Luncheon: Support Our Honorees in LA; Only a Few Tables and Individual Tickets Remain!
• The WICT Network Will Kick Off Diversity Week with Our Annual Leadership Conference; Early Bird Registration is Open Now
• Register Now at the Early Bird Rate for the Betsy Magness Graduate Institute (BMGI)
• 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 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: October 11-12, San Diego, CA *Registration now open!*
• Leading with Power and Authenticity: 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 our October Executive Leadership Presence or Leading with Power and Authenticity. We hope to see you there!

Signature Awards Luncheon – Support Our Honorees in LA; Only a Few Tables & Individual Tickets Remain!

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 has partnered with the Motion Picture Association (MPA), underscoring its dedication to fortifying its new, more inclusive name and brand.

Join us as we celebrate the following top operators and programmers for their strong gender DEI efforts, based on data collected during the PAR survey.

***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 remain – click here to join the growing list of table sponsors or to purchase individual tickets!

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

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

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

The WICT Network, NAMIC and the Walter Kaitz Foundation

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

Housing for Conferences and Special Events

After last year’s return to the Big Apple, 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.

Building on the success of last year’s long-awaited return to New York City, 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. And this year, the Kaitz Foundation will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of its annual fundraising dinner. Here is the preliminary 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.

Created by The WICT Network and developed in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership, the Betsy Magness Graduate Institute (BMGI) is designed anew annually to build upon the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute curriculum providing graduates with the latest tools, techniques and disciplines to hone their business strategies.

BMGI BENEFITS

• Learn the latest trends in leadership and strategic thinking from innovative subject-matter experts
• Hone business strategies with up to date tools, techniques and disciplines
• Ample time provided for networking with peers

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a graduate of the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute

Each year, the program delivers fresh content, thoughtfully designed to address key management challenges and opportunities relevant to today’s top media leaders. Don't miss your chance to reserve your spot for the next program.

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.