In this issue: 

• Preview Our Leadership Conference Beyond the Hashtag Panel, Let's Build a Better Future: #Sustainability
• Seats Are Filling Fast for the Fall Executive Development Series (EDS)
• Join Us for the 2023 Betsy Magness Graduate Institute: Empowering Industry Leaders to Reach New Heights
• Save the Date for the 2023 Tech It Out Conference
• Download The WICT Network Member App, Available on All Mobile Devices
• Let's Network! Follow and like us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

Sustainability is not just a buzzword.

Be a part of this larger conversation during our Beyond the Hashtag session, Let's Build a Better Future: #Sustainability, at our 2023 Leadership Conference. From reducing carbon footprints to fostering inclusive cultures, our panel of industry leaders will discuss the challenges, opportunities and innovative solutions that can empower organizations and individuals to become drivers of positive environmental and social change. Don’t miss this thought-provoking session, taking place both virtually and in-person, Monday, September 18, 1:45 – 2:45 pm ET.

Preview our panelists below, and get ready to shape a sustainable tomorrow!

• Crystal Barnes, EVP, Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG, Paramount (moderator)
• Sara Cronenwett, SVP, Corporate Strategy and Environmental Sustainability, Comcast (panelist)
• Kevin Martinez, VP, Corporate Citizenship, ESPN (panelist)
• Shobha Meera, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer and Member of the Group Executive Committee, Capgemini (panelist)

Join us this September 18-19 to discover more about the latest trends in sustainability and leadership development, as we work together to Co-Create the Future. We have a stellar roster of speakers for you, including outstanding academics, authors, executives and subject-matter experts. View our Leadership Conference agenda here.

Reserve your room by Friday, August 25, with preferred rates starting at $359/night (plus tax, while supplies last). Guest rooms and rates are subject to availability.

Visit the New York Marriott Marquis website to reserve your room.

The Executive Development Series (EDS), our premier professional development opportunity for mid-career professional women in media, entertainment and technology, is a building block for members of The WICT Network. Comprised of two distinct programs, our Executive Leadership Presence (ELP) program (offered twice per year) and our Leading with Power and Authenticity (LWPA) program (offered once per year), offers industry professionals the opportunity to learn, connect and thrive in various sessions with like-minded individuals.

Curious about the two programs in our fall Executive Development Series? Preview the examples below from our past agendas, such as our April 2023 ELP program and our October 2022 LWPA program.

Executive Leadership Presence

• The Three Elements of Personal Power and Executive Presence
• Power Mindset: Managing Verbal and Non-Verbal Elements
• Managing Second Impressions and Beyond
• Presence: Command of Self
• Presence: Confident Casual
• Identifying Your Personal Focus Areas for Finishing Strong

Leading with Power and Authenticity

• Unique Characteristics of Women Leaders
• Creating Your Leadership Vision
• Activating Your Vision: Organizational Power & Interpersonal Power
• The Woman’s Journey: Discovering Our Uniqueness as Women Leaders
• Past to Present: Drawing Our Life Journeys

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EDS is the leading professional development opportunity for mid-career professional women in the media, entertainment and technology industry. The EDS programs have distinct curriculums designed to complement one another, providing participants with the practical skills and actionable plans they need 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!

Reserve your room today, starting at $259/night (plus tax, while supplies last). Rates expire Friday, September 8. Guest rooms and rates are subject to availability.

Visit the Rancho Bernardo Inn website to reserve your room.

Join us for the 2023

Betsy Magness Graduate Institute:

Empowering Industry Leaders

to Reach New Heights

We are thrilled to invite you to the highly-anticipated Betsy Magness Graduate Institute (BMGI) – a program designed to empower industry leaders and Betsy alumnae to reach new heights. Each year, the BMGI curriculum is crafted from the ground up with a clear focus on fortifying the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute (BMLI) experience while fostering ongoing professional growth.

Calling all alumnae to join us at BMGI 2023 for a journey of reflection and self-discovery. This year's BMGI will explore vertical development, which aims to amplify our thought processes, drawing from the collective wisdom we have learned from previous experience.

DATES AND LOCATION

• November 15 - November 17
• Los Angeles, CA

The program will open with a welcome reception at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 15, and conclude by 12:30 pm on Friday, November 17.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a graduate of the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute

The Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills will host the 2023 BMGI program. Room rates start at $229/night (plus tax, while supplies last) and are subject to availability. Visit the Sofitel website to reserve your room by Monday, October 30; enter the code WICT23 in the “Preferential Code” field to obtain our discounted rates.

The WICT Network is proud to partner with The WICT Network: Southeast Chapter to co-host this year’s Tech It Out program on generative AI. Participants will hear from inspiring leaders who play critical roles in shaping the media landscape through cutting edge advancements in technology. Save the date and watch for registration and program announcements coming soon!

The WICT Network gratefully acknowledges the global sponsors of the Tech It Out Conference.

Unlock the full potential of The WICT Network with our cutting-edge member app, now available for download on all major mobile operating systems. Created to amplify the strength of our network, the app empowers members spanning the media, entertainment, and technology sectors to foster powerful connections with their peers on a global scale.

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.

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.