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WASHINGTON, DC, (October 8, 2022) — The WICT Network's 2022 Leadership Conference: THE GREAT RESET, held October 10 and 11 at the New York Marriott Marquis, will take a deep dive into the newest, cutting-edge business innovations and workplace solutions for the media, entertainment and technology industry. This year's presenters include a mix of key industry executives, distinguished journalists, entrepreneurs, top athletes, leading researchers, and academic thought leaders ready and raring to address business strategy, human capital, productivity, psychological safety, DEI and what it means to be a great leader in a post-pandemic world.
The WICT Network gratefully acknowledges the top sponsors of the 2022 Leadership Conference: Comcast NBCUniversal (Platinum), Charter Communications (Gold), Cisco (Silver), Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (Champion) and TV One (Champion).
We have delineated the sessions into three tracks:
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The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Quotient track, which will provide content and insights on navigating complex conversations around gender and racial equity, social justice, and inclusion.
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The Your Best Self track, which centers around renewal, self-awareness, authenticity, performance, and overall wellbeing, at work and at home.
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The Master Class track, which offers fresh ideas, cutting edge research and proven methods to bolster leadership skills.
Below are some of our compelling sessions that may be of particular interest to members of the media.
Conference Overview & Highlights
What: The WICT Network Leadership Conference & Touchstones Luncheon
When: October 10-11, 2022
Where: New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
View the Full Conference Agenda & Session Descriptions (PDF)
View Our Speakers' Biographies
Schedule of Events
Monday, October 10, 2022
9:00 – 10:00 am: Welcome & Opening General Session
Sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal
In this general session, taking the form of a fireside chat with Jen Neal, Emmy-nominated journalist Ali Velshi will share his insights on post-pandemic economic recovery, setting the stage for the conference ahead as we embark on exploring The Great Reset. Speakers (in order of appearance):
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Maria E. Brennan, CAE, President & CEO, The WICT Network
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Sandra K. Howe, Technology Executive & Board Chair, The WICT Network Global
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Loren Hudson, SVP and Chief Diversity Officer, Comcast Cable
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Jen Neal, EVP, Entertainment Live Events & Specials, NBCUniversal Television & Streaming; Treasurer, The WICT Network Board
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Ali Velshi, MSNBC Anchor and Business Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC
11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Touchstones Luncheon
The WICT Network Touchstones Luncheon showcases the value of diversity and recognizes women who are paving the way for tomorrow’s generation of leaders.
Champion Sponsor: AMC Networks
- Opening remarks will be given by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the first woman ever confirmed to the role.
- Among the honors to be presented are the 2022 Woman of the Year and Woman to Watch awards, our highest individual accolades. The WICT Network will honor:
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Colleen Langner, Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer at Cox Communications, with its “Woman of the Year – Operator” award
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Wonya Lucas, President & CEO of Hallmark Media, with its “Woman of the Year – Programmer” award
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Shannon Atkinson, Regional Vice President, Field Operations – West Division, Charter Communications, with its “Woman to Watch – Operator” award
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Lisa Williams-Fauntroy, Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Warner Bros. Discovery, with its “Woman to Watch – Programmer” award
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Urvi Shah, Vice President, Global Key Account Marketing, CommScope, with its “Woman to Watch – Technology” award
3:00 – 4:00 pm: Rare Air: Insights from Women Chiefs
Sponsored by Korn Ferry
These C-suite powerhouses will reflect on tales of triumph and lessons learned throughout their careers as they have implemented business strategies to lead their high-profile industry organizations to new heights of success. Speakers include:
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Frances Berwick, Chairman, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming
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Jessica Fischer, CFO, Charter Communications
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Sujata Gosalia, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, Cox Communications
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Wonya Lucas, CEO, Hallmark Media
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Christina Spade, CEO, AMC Networks
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Hena Doba, Anchor & Breaking News Correspondent, Cheddar News — Moderator
4:10 – 5:10 pm: Profiles of Champions: Delivering Peak Performance
Sponsored by Accenture
World-class athletes competing at an elite level cultivate endurance, strength, flexibility and focus – traits that also provide a competitive edge in the workplace. These top players will share their personal stories and empower attendees to write their own winning playbooks for thriving as corporate athletes. Speakers include:
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Katrina Adams, Executive, Author, TV Analyst and Former Pro Tennis Player
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Maia Chaka, Educator; NFL Official; Founder of Making Meaningful Change
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Stefanie Dolson, Center, New York Liberty, WNBA
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Summer Sanders, Former Olympic Swimmer, Gold Medalist, TV Commentator and Author
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Molly Qerim, Host, First Take, ESPN – Moderator
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
8:30 – 9:30 am: Reimagination: The Future Workplace
As businesses emerge from the extended pandemic, there are greater workforce expectations and demands. Our speakers will discuss how we can design our work environments to meet our employees where they are, both now and in the future. Speakers include:
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Samira Panah Bakhtiar, Director, Global Media and Entertainment, Amazon Web Services
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Karen Buchholz, Executive Vice President of Administration, Comcast
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Soraya Loerts, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Liberty Global
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Lorraine Hack, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry – Moderator
9:30 – 9:45 am: Special Tribute: Inaugural Fearless Leader Award
This award acknowledges an executive who exemplifies The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership, serving as an inspirational role model to others.
- Honoree: Jill Campbell, President and Chief People and Operations Officer, Cox Enterprises
9:45 – 10:15 am: Brighter by the Day: A Fireside Chat with Robin Roberts
Sponsored by Liberty Global
In this fireside chat, journalist and best-selling author Robin Roberts and Maria E. Brennan, CAE, President & CEO of The WICT Network will discuss concepts from Robin's third and most recent book, Brighter by the Day: Waking Up to New Hopes and Dreams. Maria will also pick Robin's brain about how to lead authentically in a way that aligns with your personal ethics, what career obstacles she faced and how she overcame them, and more.
10:30 – 11:30 am: Pearls of Wisdom: Scaling New Heights
Sponsored by Charter Communications
This inspirational capstone session, styled after the famed TED Talks, brings together dynamic and innovative thought leaders to impart their wisdom in a series of high-impact keynotes. Speakers include:
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Vivian Kaye, Founder and CEO, KinkyCurlyYaki
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Detavio Samuels, CEO, REVOLT
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Brianna Wiest, Author, Thought Catalog
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Steve White, President & Special Counsel to CEO, Comcast Cable
11:45 am – 12:45 pm: Joint Diversity Town Hall General Session
Presented in partnership with NAMIC and the Walter Kaitz Foundation
The AIM/PAR survey summary results are in! Join The WICT Network, NAMIC and The Kaitz Foundation as we convene many of the top diversity experts to discuss the current state of ethnic and gender diversity within our industry. Survey administrator, PricewaterhouseCoopers, will showcase the top-line results preceding our panel. Speakers include:
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Rhonda Nesmith Crichlow, SVP & Chief Diversity Officer, Charter Communications
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Loren Hudson, SVP & Chief Diversity Officer, Comcast Cable
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Ann McGlennen, Chief Human Resources Officer, Midco
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Kia Painter, EVP & Chief People Officer, Cox Communications
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Aisha Thomas-Petit, Chief People & Diversity Officer, AMC Networks
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Suzanne Malveaux, Journalist & National Correspondent, CNN — Moderator
If you haven't registered yet for The WICT Network 2022 Leadership Conference, you may email Erin Powers to request a complimentary media registration for the on-site event or virtual conference, which will livestream all the conference general sessions.
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