Women of the West :: 2016 Agenda


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2016 AGENDA 
PHOTOS
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2016 SPEAKERS
2016 SPONSORS
2016 VENUE
REGISTER

 

WHAT: Women of the West
WHEN: Weds., June 29, 2016, 1-7 pm
WHERE: The Television Academy’s Saban Media Center
5220 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601

1:00 pm Registration Opens

SPEAKER PROGRAM (Wolf Theatre)

2:00 Welcome + Ground Rules
Melissa Grego, Founder, Melinc and Keynotes & Cocktails: Women of the West and Women of NY
@melissagrego

2:05 Introduction to the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center
Heather Cochran, CFO and Executive VP, Business Operations, the Television Academy

2:10 Emcee Shaun Robinson, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, TV Host, Author, Producer and Philanthropist
@shaunrobinson

2:15-2:55 Opening Session — RUNNING THE SHOW
Top writers, creators and producers discuss how they balance the art and business of running a television show. Topics to include establishing voice and opportunity for female writers.
Moderator: Shaun Robinson, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, TV Host, Author, Producer and Philanthropist
@shaunrobinson

Panelists: 
Bridget Carpenter, Executive Producer/Showrunner, 11.22.63 on Hulu
@BridgetCarpen12

Erica Messer, Showrunner/Executive Producer, Criminal Minds and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders on CBS
@ecmess

Julie Plec, Executive Producer, The Vampire Diaries and The Originals on The CW
@julieplec

2:55 ROKU RAFFLE

3:00-3:50 Panel — TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
Leading women in digital media and TV tech share keys to their success and paths to getting more women thriving in technology and digital careers.
Moderator: Emma Isaacs, Founder and Global CEO, Business Chicks
@emmaisaacs

Panelists:

Ashley Crowder, CEO, Co-Founder, VNTANA
@acrowder33
Sarah Harden, President, Otter Media
Lisa Holme, VP, Content Acquisition, Hulu
Suzanne Kolb, Executive VP & General Manager, Discovery Digital Networks
@DiscoveryComm

3:50-4:05 NETWORKING BREAK

4:05 VERA BRADLEY RAFFLE

4:10-5:00 Panel — REINVENT YOURSELF
In this inspiring discussion, veterans of big, successful career transitions share how and why they made the leap, what surprises they encountered in their new chapter and other wisdom they picked up along the way.
Moderator: Jacqueline Hernández, Chief Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
@JSHernandezNYC

Panelists: 
Christina Norman, CEO, Media Storm
Nina Tassler, Advisor and former Chairman, CBS Entertainment
Nancy Tellem, Executive Chairman and Chief Media Officer, Interlude
@Nancy_Tellem @ekovideo
Vivi Zigler, President, Digital, Brand & Audience Development, Endemol Shine North America

5:05 RENT THE RUNWAY AND HAWKERS RAFFLE

5:10-5:55 STRUCTURED NETWORKING BREAK-OUT SESSIONS (Lucy Hood Conference Center)
Women of the West will dive deeply into the hot topics most important to women working in media, entertainment and technology during this curated and structured networking session. Each registered attendee will have a chance to request in advance which discussion, led by an expert in the assigned theme, they wish to join.

Topics/Leaders:

Careers in Research | Melva Benoit, Founder and President, The Marian Dupree Group

Pay Equity | Bonnie E. Eskenazi, Partner, Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP

Careers in Technology | Natascha French, CMO, VNTANA @VNTANAlive

Networking Strategies | Jacqueline Hernández, Chief Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises @JSHernandezNYC

Directing | Amy Hill, Director

Production | Marcy G. Kaplan, Senior VP of TV Production, Lionsgate 

Managing Change  | Deb McDermott, Senior VP and COO, Media General

Media + Advertising  | Ann Mugglebee, Owner/President/Executive Producer, Vibe Creative

Communications + PR | Shannon Olivas, Senior VP, Corporate Communications, Skydance Media @skydance

Programming + Development | Francesca Orsi, Co-Head of Drama, HBO Drama Series

Activism + Philanthropy | Simone Reyes, Animal Rights Activist and Director of TV Development, All Def Pictures @simonereyes

Digital Video | Melissa Schneider, Senior VP, Development and Production, New Form Digital

Reality/Unscripted | Gretchen Stockdale, COO and General Counsel, Pilgrim Media Group

Essentials for Entrepreneurs  | Betty Tran, Executive Vice President of Marketing, DanceOn

Thriving in a Male-Dominated Environment | Lisa Wiegand, ASC – Director of Photography

Leadership Lessons | Vivi Zigler, President, Digital, Brand & Audience Development, Endemol Shine North America

6:00-7:00 COCKTAIL RECEPTION (Netflix Lobby)

AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 

What Attendees Are Saying

  • Pedram Shawd, host/writer/producer, Physician, Life Transitions Consulting

    I was most impressed with the character of everyone present. Highly recommended.

  • Alix Generous, Writer and TED speaker, Ask Me About My Aspirations

    It was a powerful and down to earth conference. I truly saw how much woman in the industry want to empower others just starting out.

  • Louise Carter, Director Multi-Platform Marketing

    Met several fantastic women!

  • Mahlena-Rae Johnson, Social Media Manager, Mr. J Media

    Women of the West was wonderful. I had a great time. I plan to attend next year... The mission of the company and the conferences is an important one that was evident throughout the event. Women of the West is a must-attend experience for women who value helping other women succeed in the business of media and entertainment. I have recommended the conference to multiple friends and colleagues, and I will continue to do so.

  • Sarah Lum, President, Bondi Blue, Inc.

    My first time at this event was fantastic! The speakers were so inspiring and I loved networking with my female peers. Job well done!

  • Wendy Hinton Sweetmore, Executive Producer, Dreamtime Entertainment

    Great event. Amazing women, and worthwhile, women that support other women in a trusted and safe environment. Nothing like it in LA.

  • Heidi Putallaz, Producer, PGA

    I enjoyed the networking and already have some meetings lined up as a result.

  • Mary Conroy, Professor, Boston College

    To hear these women of this caliber speak was priceless.

  • Deanna Milkie, Account Manager, Oxford Digital

    WOTW was empowering, informative, and inspiring. Learning and sharing with a group of strong, successful women who deal with the same workplace obstacles is an invaluable lesson in community and perseverance.

  • Tammis Chandler Biraben, TV Editor, Amazon

    Wonderful finding out that all these women are thinking about the same things I am and hearing strong successful solutions to many questions I have for my own career and life.

  • Suzanne Rainey, Senior VP of Content Acquisitions, OWNZONES

    A big WOW for WOTW. This conference profoundly impacted my career and my life. Spending an afternoon with these incredible women inspired me to make a change in my career that led to a challenging new job I love working with incredibly talented and charming people.  

  • Laarni Rosca Dacanay (@laarnid1) via Instagram

    Amazing day of inspiration, leadership & connecting!! Honored to have been invited to join such smart, strong & fearless women at "Women of the West" leadership conference. Thank you Melissa Grego for the vision in founding #WOTW! And, to all the fantastic speakers for sharing their insight and guidance. 

  • @JasmineFelicia via Twitter

    Really enjoyed yesterday's discussions & conversations at the @womenofny event. So necessary for women working in TV.

  • Vas Mountzouros (‏@HRHVAS) via Twitter

    Always great when smart women get together 
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