25 years to invent the internet.
10 years to land on the moon.
2 weeks to launch ChatGPT.
Creative and moonshot mindsets can accomplish anything. So why are we waiting 132 years to close the gender gap?
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Brand-side and agency-side visionaries and technology experts Sophie Kelly (Diageo), Solange Claudio (Formerly Known As) and Avery Akkineni (Vayner3) will share examples and their vision for the future of generative AI, NFTs, the Metaverse, Web 3 and data in advertising. They will focus on how technology is transforming advertising creative to effectively reach and influence female and diverse consumers, enhance creativity and personalization, and unlock the immersive potential of the Metaverse. Moderated by Jack Myers of the MediaVillage Education Foundation, our panel will emphasize the importance of human leadership, uncover actionable strategies to navigate the evolving industry, and harness the power of creativity. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and be inspired by experts.
The vast majority of the most-watched content on television is sports, but there is a major opportunity that advertisers are missing: investing in women’s sports. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, viewership of women’s sports is at an all-time high across every age and region in the U.S., with extraordinary viewership gains for the NWSL, WNBA, and the women’s NCAA tournament this year. What can advertisers do to seize this unprecedented moment and capitalize on this explosive growth? Join us as we convene top voices in women’s sports to dig into this massive opportunity shaping the future of athletics.
Environmental activism has reached an inflection point as consumers, especially Gen Z consumers, demand companies do their part to address environmental and sustainability issues. Yet we are seeing a shift in how brands approach the climate emergency and purpose-driven marketing at large, with many leaving it behind, and in some cases, removing it from their marketing strategy. What does this departure mean for cause marketing, environmental activism and diversity commitments going forward? Join us as we convene CMOs who are focusing on positive progress as they take climate action.
The backbone of any creative message is driven by high-performing teams that reach audiences across platforms. We also know that teams who have more women in leadership get a return on equality, directly improving their overall performance. How can we increasingly generate more successful teams that produce real results? In this conversation, we will strategize the essential ways we can attract and retain more women for leadership opportunities, and how investing in their growth will drive teams towards success.
Gina Cavallo, Chief Revenue Officer, Audigent
Meghan Johnson, Head, Americas CX & Global Retail Media, Mondelēz International
Bianca Best, PMX Digital Officer EMEA, Publicis Groupe
Sasha Wolfe, Global Director, Media, Meta
Sheri Bachstein, CEO, The Weather Company
Amber Coleman-Mortley, Sr. Director, Community and Culture, The Female Quotient
We’re halfway through what’s proved to be a pivotal year for women in sports; with record viewership for the NCAA women's basketball tournament and all eyes on USWNT as they pursue a historic three-peat at the Women’s World Cup. It’s clear the increased interest and investment in women’s sports is more than a splash in the pan, it’s a full-blown social movement. As global brands look to jump in and drive spending towards women’s sports, there’s a lot on the line. Join us as we bring together legendary athletes to share their perspectives and assess what’s at stake for athletes, brands and fans alike.
Hiring managers traditionally look for candidates with expertise and experience to ensure they can do a job well, but hiring for passion leads to better outcomes for employers and workers alike. Why? People who are passionate are more likely to be motivated and optimistic in challenging times. They also learn faster and make fewer mistakes, while strengthening internal culture. Join us as we discuss why leaders should look for passion above all else as they hire.
Vida Cornelious, VP, Creative, The New York Times
Emma Harman, Chief Client Officer, Whalar
Lindsey Abramo, CEO, World of Good Brands
Tracy-Ann Lim, Chief Media Officer, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Maureen Murphy, Senior Vice President, Client Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Tina Daniels, Managing Director, Agency & Brand Measurement Analytics, Google
Ronda Carnegie, Chief Innovation Officer, The Female Quotient
Leadership development programs have been a highly-invested tool for companies to equip women executives and managers with skills to lead their teams. However, many women leaders can feel stunted applying these skills in male-dominated organizations, while programs designed for women without men risk becoming echo chambers. It’s time both men and women participate in leadership training with the equality conversation at its core. Join us as we discuss what the future of leadership development programs look like, and how they can drive significant change.
Beverly W. Jackson, Vice President, Brand and Product Marketing, Zillow Group
Jeanette Calandra, Global Advisory TMT Leader, PwC
Carly Zipp, Global Director, Brand Marketing, Amazon Ads
Samira Bakhtiar, Director, Media & Entertainment Sales & CSMs, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Angie Gifford, Vice President, Europe the Middle East and Africa, Meta
Kacinda Belk, Vice President, DSP Product Management, Yahoo
Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient
More and more leaders are innovating new ways forward within their organizations or starting their own successful businesses and consultancies. What does this mean for driving more authentic diversity and inclusion into marketing? Let’s meet the disrupters and innovative creatives who have pushed beyond the status quo, a growing trend, and what this might mean for the next generation of women in the industry.
Jennifer Risi, Founder & President, The Sway Effect
Christine Shoaf, Executive Vice President, Global Business Lead, Momentum Worldwide
Leanne Fremar, Chief Brand Officer, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Lola Bakare, Founder, CMO Advisor & Inclusive Marketing Strategist, be/co and Author of upcoming book, Responsible Marketing
Dvon Williams, Chief Communications Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Resh Sidhu, Global Director, ARcadia AR creative Studio, Snap Inc.
While the U.S. Soccer Federation announced last year that players for the men’s and women’s national teams would get equal compensation, there’s still a long way to go when it comes to closing the gender pay gap in professional sports. Just look at basketball, where the average NBA player makes 44 times what the average WNBA player makes. The pay gap in women’s sports is perhaps the most visible example of the longstanding discrepancies that exist between men and women’s salaries across all types of workers. Join us to explore how closing the pay gap in sports can help move the needle for equal pay in society at large.
Networking is often the gateway for women to achieve new business opportunities, and even widen their professional and social circles. But what happens when these networking ties are built from a foundation of genuine friendship, support and connection? In this session, today's leaders will take a deep look at the power of female friendships and how their unbreakable bonds have helped them elevate their careers and enrich their personal lives.
Joy Robins, Global Chief Advertising Officer, The New York Times
Carla Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Lara Balazs, EVP, CMO & GM, Strategic Partner Group, Intuit
Pam Kaufman, President & CEO, Global Consumer Products & International Markets, Paramount Global
Dustee Jenkins, Chief Public Affairs Officer, Spotify
Taking inspiration one of the key learnings from The Washington Post’s flagship thought-leadership project The Power Index - we explore why being brave with your marketing and messaging is more important than ever. We’ll uncover how a new generation of consumer demands far more from brands in addressing crucial societal issues such as equity, diversity and sustainability.
The war for creative women and diverse talent is on at the same time that burnout is at an all-time high. More than half of working women say their stress levels are higher than they were a year ago. Why are we still waiting to do exit interviews instead of “stay” interviews? What are some of the most creative ways agencies and companies are retaining their top talent? Join us as we convene leaders for an honest conversation around the burden burnout places on top talent and employers alike.
Barbara Peng, President, Insider
Dalton Dorne, Chief Marketing Officer, Tinuiti
Dalia Feldheim, Organizational Psychologist Founder, Flow Leadership Consultancy
Sweta Patel, VP, Marketing & Merchandising, Roku & The Roku Channel
Tonya Garrett, Director, Agency Development, LinkedIn
Kelly Abcarian, EVP, Measurement and Impact, NBCUniversal
Erin Moran, Global Chief Revenue Officer, WMX
ESG is top of mind for the business community and recently, ESG has faced some headwinds. How is the business community responding? Join us as we discuss the reasons why environmental, social and governance metrics and investing is here to stay and the positive impact on the bottom line - and our world.
At an early age, men are taught that becoming a stable provider means prioritizing their careers over their personal lives. But what does it look like when men proactively choose to take a more active role in sharing household and caretaking responsibilities? In this discussion, men will share how they lean on their built networks and support systems to reestablish a sense of work-life balance, reconnect with themselves, and redefine responsibilities moving forward.
Although Juneteenth is recognized as a day to commemorate the freedom of Black Americans, it is also one of the earliest steps toward equality. Recently, mainstream media and corporations have widely recognized the importance of monumental cultural moments, while some miss the mark with empty, performative Black History Month and Juneteenth marketing campaigns. Join us as we explore how brands are innovating authentically—internally and externally—around Juneteenth and beyond.
50% of all workers in the U.S. face a “paper ceiling” – the invisible barrier that comes at every turn for workers without a bachelor's degree. Join our C-suite panelists as they share how their organizations are evolving their hiring practices to remove biases, create a more inclusive workforce, and tap the talents of workers who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs). Get ready to take your hiring practices to the next level!
Lisa Sherman, President & CEO, The Ad Council
Kirk McDonald, CEO, GroupM North America
Carina De Blois, Chief Operating Officer, Ogilvy North America
Jo Ann Ross, Chairman, Paramount Advertising, Paramount Global
Karen Kovacs, Executive Vice President, Client Partnerships, NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships
Join us for a fireside chat with Richard Dickson, the President & COO of Mattel, who rejoined Mattel in 2014 specifically to lead the transformation of brand Barbie into the culturally relevant and woman-empowered brand she is today. Join us as we talk about what it’s like to be on the precipice of launching the biggest movie of the year starring The Mattel brand, and the continued success of other key Mattel brands including American Girl, Hot Wheels and Fischer-Price.
DEI & Dollars - How Diverse Communities & Media Properties Are Critical to Increasing Brand Market Share
There have been discussions in the industry about the need for brands to increase their spend across diverse and multicultural media. Yet, the results have been scattershot. What will it take to get marketers to appropriately focus on these audiences and redirect media allocations? New consumer research tapping into Black, Hispanic/Latine, AAPI and LGBTQIA+ communities shows that brands are leaving revenue on the table and jeopardizing future growth – due to inadequate attention. Join us for an in-depth conversation about how purposeful investment in these audiences is key to greater market share.
Lashawnda Goffin, CEO, Colossus SSP, a Direct Digital Holdings Company
Alejandro Clabiorne, EVP, Executive Director, New York, Mediahub Worldwide
Christine White, Senior Director, Integrated Media, Social and Content Strategy, Ulta Beauty
Amber Coleman-Mortley, Sr. Director, Community and Culture, The Female Quotient
ESG is a hot topic for the business community, and certainly in our business. But it’s a topic that requires “pre-competitive” thinking and partnership. And that’s exactly what’s happening. Hear from Chief Sustainability and DEI/Social Impact Officers across holding companies and agencies on what that means for the industry and for our communities.
There has never been a more important time to amplify the work, voices and perspectives of diverse creatives. As marketers double down on purpose-driven marketing efforts and race to create content for an already overcrowded market, it’s critical for brands to protect and elevate diverse voices, and prioritize representation in creative work. In this interview, Shelley Zalis sits down with entertainment icon and one of industry's strongest advocates, Issa Rae, and Shipt CMO Alia Kemet to discuss their bold new partnership.
Seventy million people in the United States have learning and thinking differences, like dyslexia and ADHD. But the world isn’t set up for them to thrive. Today, there is a growing need for brands to change how they work and take steps to be more inclusive of those who learn and think differently. So, how do we do it? It starts by driving awareness and including this overlooked segment when building teams, developing marketing plans, and forging partnerships to serve as a catalyst for intentional transformation.
Hearing “no” time and time again is a familiar story for many female executives, but what they do next with the “no” is what sets leaders apart. Join us for a conversation with key female executives who have advocated for themselves and others, taken rejection and turned it into a positive, and flipped the script on self-doubt or criticism to build resolve and move business forward.
Johanna Mayer-Jones, Head, Client and Agency Partnerships, The Washington Post
Tammy Filler, EVP, Content & Talent Partnerships, NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships
Ellen Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, IPG
Pooja Midha, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Effectv
Maria Weaver, President, WMX, Warner Music Group
Patricia Corsi, Chief Marketing & Information Officer, Bayer Consumer Health
Rachel Conlan, VP, Global Marketing, Binance
We’re all familiar with the proverbial glass ceiling, but some of today’s most powerful women first overcame another invisible barrier: a generational ceiling. Despite some recent gains, women (particularly women of color) are underrepresented in leadership positions. We must continue the momentum by acknowledging invisible barriers that women past and present have broken – but continue to battle – to ensure equal representation in leadership. Join us as we interview trailblazing women on the gender and generational biaess shaping industry women’s career trajectories, and hear how they are reaching new levels of success for themselves and new generations.
Alison Moore, CEO, Comic Relief US
Adrianne C. Smith, SVP & Senior Partner, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, FleishmanHillard and Founder, Can: Diversity Collective
Phoebe Robinson, Comedian, Best-Selling Author and Producer
Aline Santos, Chief Brand Officer and Chief Equity Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Unilever
How are you building your leadership legacy? Lift As We Climb is a series designed to inspire leaders through vital lessons around career development, accountability, curiosity and gratitude. Elizabeth-Herbst-Brady (Chief Revenue Officer, Yahoo) will be joined by several inspiring female leaders to explore managing through change, the power of allyship and paving the road for the future.
With the widespread proliferation of creative tools, apps, and social media platforms, the potential for everyone to unleash their creativity has become a reality. The creator economy is a global industry worth approximately $250 billion, across numerous avenues to express creative ideas, foster connections with communities, and turn passions into viable businesses. In order to thrive, brands must actively engage in this creative landscape by producing content that mirrors the agility, relevance, and originality exhibited by individuals.
Stacy Martinet, VP, Marketing and Chief Communications Officer, Adobe
Ciara Dilley, Vice President, Global Marketing, Pepsico
Kelly Conkright, Founder, The Brand Terminal
Pauline Malcolm-Thornton, Chief Revenue Officer, ESSENCE Ventures
Caroline Dettman, Chief Marketing and Creative Officer, The Female Quotient
Over 400 anti-LGBTQ bills were proposed globally in 2023 alone. When it comes to companies showing up for their LGBTQ+ employees, flying a rainbow flag is not going to cut it. Brands need to go beyond the pomp and circumstance and provide specific benefits for same-sex couples and transgender employees, establish employee resource groups and support mechanisms, and put their money towards — or away from— clients, partners, and causes that do or do not align with their values. In honor of Pride Month, join us as we explore how brands are showing up for the LGBTQ+ community and how we can amplify LGBTQ+ voices in leadership.
Tristen Norman, Head, Creative Insights, The Americas, Getty Images
Guy Griggs, VP, National Sales, The New York Times
Ed Fogarty, Senior Vice President, Agency Head, Paramount Advertising
Christiane Schulz, CEO, Edelman Germany
Adrienne Hayes, VP Marketing & Global Executive Sponsor, LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, Google
Mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves, allowing for more honest and open conversations around a topic that has traditionally been left unspoken. Hear from Jameela Jamil, vocal advocate and prominent voice in the movement, on how she’s breaking down barriers and helping others by sharing her own experiences and how brands can support these conversations in an authentic and meaningful way.
Streaming is the new frontier of storytelling – and these leading ladies are pioneering the next generation of mainstream content, products, and brand experiences that showcase women’s voices. Join us as we discuss how women in streaming can empower a winning combination of content, data, and tech to help creators and brands alike tell better, more inclusive and equitable stories.
For decades, pervasive belief systems and hard-wired cultural stereotypes have sustained the gender and earnings gap between men and women in business. However, as Gen Z enters the workforce and becomes the consumer target du jour, they are bringing their inclusive perspective with them. It’s a plausible hypothesis that this generation is not just breaking the barriers of not just gender roles, but all other demographic boxes. New research from Edelman on this dynamic will reveal if Gen Z is closing the gender gap.
Women are no longer asking for allies – we are asking for champions. Men are essential proponents of gender equality, but what will it take for them to become more conscious figures when shifting the narrative? It starts with redefining masculinity and its connection to the biases that exist for women within the workplace. In this discussion, men will share how their nuanced relationship with masculinity has impacted their ability to be purposeful advocates of change and what actions they’re taking to reimagine leadership and workplace policies.
Evan Bretos, Director, Newsroom Special Initiatives & Partnerships, The Washington Post
Mark Walker, CEO and Co-Founder, Direct Digital Holdings
Joe Anthony, CEO and Founder, Hero Collective and Founder, Hero Media
In-Q, Poet and Spoken Word Artist In-Q LLC
Donald Knight, Chief People Officer, Greenhouse
Philippe Krakowsky, Chief Executive Officer, IPG
When inclusion is kept at the forefront of leadership, it benefits employee experience, company culture and retention rates. How exactly? Employees who feel they can be their authentic selves are happier, more motivated to give their best, feel like their perspectives matter—and are nearly 2.4 times less likely to quit. Join us as we dive into BCG’s BLISS Index, a much-needed tool that empowers leaders to think critically about the factors that impact inclusion in the workplace.
Women outnumber men in the CMO role for the first time in history, better positioning women CMOs to hold the highest office in the corporate world and claim board seats traditionally given to men. With their ability to build brands, understand customers’ needs and generate revenue, Chief Marketing Officers have much to offer at the helm of a company or to a board. Join us as we speak with a group of CMOs who are thinking big about their leadership trajectory.
Katty Kay, Special Correspondent, BBC Studios
Michelle Crossan-Matos, Chief Marketing Officer, Ulta Beauty
Emily Ketchen, Global VP & Chief Marketing Officer, Intelligent Devices Group & International Markets, Lenovo
Pam Forbus, Chief Marketing Officer, Pernod Ricard
Kory Marchisotto, Chief Marketing Officer, e.l.f. Beauty and President, Keys Soulcare
As the CMO’s role expands into increasingly complex aspects of the business, how are collaborations and connections helping increase CMO influence and drive innovation across C-suite roles from CIO to CFO to COO and more? Deloitte Board Chair Janet Foutty and Deloitte Chief Marketing Officer Suzanne Kounkel will share recent research about the CMO’s evolving role and explore the skillsets and capabilities tomorrow’s leaders will need to thrive in this rapidly transforming environment.
Inclusive representation in media and brand campaigns are the biggest trend at Cannes this year. Are inclusive campaigns just lip service and good PR or is there real brand growth and improved outcomes when creative teams are diverse (in front of and behind the camera)? Deloitte Digital Head of Strategy for Ethos, Kristin Hooper and Deloitte Digital Health Agency Leader Joanna Ruiz will share recent research and a compelling case study that offer two different lenses through which to view this compelling topic.
With the state of gender equality remaining stagnant in the marketing industry, what are some of the biggest brands and companies doing to change the equation? Join us as we talk to innovative leaders who are making progress in gender equality both internally and externally as they share the impact their authentic marketing and cultural efforts are having on society at large.
Tina Daniels, Managing Director, Agency & Brand Measurement Analytics, Google
Jenn Creegan, GM, Global Marketing & Operations, Microsoft Advertising
Tonie Leatherberry, Board Director, Direct Digital Holdings
Surabhi Pokhriyal, Global Chief Digital Growth Officer, Church & Dwight, Co., Inc.
Jaime Robinson, Co-Founder and CCO, Joan Creative
Caroline Dettman, Chief Marketing and Creative Officer, The Female Quotient
Artificial Intelligence is among recent emerging technologies that are rising in popularity and providing us with the opportunity to create in new, innovative ways, especially in the advertising and marketing industries. However, as AI is a reflection of our own digital habits and patterns of thinking, many are fearful of the potential gaps in identifying existing biases within AI. In this session, we will uncover how human behavior influences AI’s abilities and how we can prevent the cycle of bias from continuing into our virtual space.
Today, more and more companies are taking action to ensure their workforces are diverse and reflect the customers they serve. But the most successful companies are the ones that not only champion diversity at all levels of the organization, but make it a strategic imperative at the highest decision-making levels – including their c-suites and executive boards. Unfortunately, the membership of Fortune 500 boards of directors and most c-suites in the US are overwhelmingly white, and mostly male. In this panel, Greenhouse leaders chat with Astha Malik, Chief Business Officer of Braze (and Greenhouse board member), as they explore why executive leadership representation is imperative, and how to move the needle to affect real change.
The data is clear: promoting and retaining women is critical to business growth; organizations with women on their executive teams are 21% more likely to have above-average profitability and companies with more female board seats are more productive. This is true across industries and particularly important when viewed through the lens of female leadership in Marketing/Ad Tech. Join us as we convene leaders to discuss how targeted efforts can get the right women in the right roles and keep them there.
Isa Soares, Anchor and Correspondent, CNN
Drew Stein, Co-Founder and CEO, Audigent
Joy Marcus, Board Director, Perion, Co-Founder and General Partner, The98
Marc Aldrich, General Manager, Media, Entertainment & Sports, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Christina Choi, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Tequila, Gin, & Breakout Growth Brands, Diageo
Nicole Estebanell, Global Chief Client Officer, Initiative
Streaming has spurred media innovation at the speed of light. Driven by the pandemic, the adoption of CTV and podcasts has outpaced all expectations, and data fluency has joined negotiation capabilities as a required skill set. How do media professionals keep up? Through learning and training, hiring talent with varied expertise, creating blended philosophies of marketing and investment. Hear from a group of panelists who have met the challenges of the new media environment and prepared their companies for agility as innovation continues to drive success.
The largest brands and agency holding companies have recognized the need to invest in culturally diverse content. But here's the harsh truth: simply pledging money isn't enough. The real challenge lies in building the necessary infrastructure to support independent publishers that lack resources and technology. Marketers must break free from their outdated processes and unlock the untapped potential of diverse content waiting to be discovered. It is through diversity that creativity is born so it's time to level the playing field, ignite the industry with inclusivity, and empower diverse publishers to amplify their voices. Shifting our investments today shapes the abundance of the advertising opportunities tomorrow.
As marketing quickly evolves, what does - and doesn’t - scare the leaders who’ve made it to the top of their industries? Can marketers be truly fearless today or simply, strive to fear less and inspire more? Join us as we sit down with one of today's top marketing leaders to discuss what she has overcome, what inspires her, and how she is charting a new future for the next generation of marketers and creatives.
Warmer, Welcome, and Wanted: How Companies Can Better Embrace Women Executives When They Get to the Top
Women hold just 10 percent of CEO jobs at Fortune 500 companies. While the share of women holding top executive positions has grown in recent years, women still make up less than 25 percent of executive-level positions, and only 4 percent are women of color. And when they do make it to a corporate higher office, there is not a warm welcome waiting for them. Instead, they're met with stereotypes, red tape, negative press and a mountain of other obstacles. In this conversation we’ll problem-solve around what needs to be done to better embrace and retain women executives.
Sherry Phillips, Chief Revenue Officer, Forbes
Shelley Elkins, Chief Creative Officer, Jack Morton
Dr. Stacie Graham, Global Director, Racial Equity Programme, WPP
Patrice Pollack, SVP and Executive Creative Director, Momentum Worldwide
Anna Bager, President & CEO, OAAA
Alia Lamborghini, SVP, US Sales and Strategy, Yahoo
Kate Bird, Senior Director, Marketing, Snap Inc
Raising the next generation of changemakers from a place of awareness and unbiased parenting is critical to achieving the future of equality. The journey to equality starts with ending the cycle at home. But do men have to become fathers to care about advancing equality? Do they need to have daughters to care about the progress of women? In this session, working dads will share how raising powerful girls and empathetic boys has impacted their view on equality, and why men shouldn’t wait until fatherhood to inspire change.
Jameson Fleming, Managing Editor, Marketing and Agencies, Adweek
Nicholas Mercurio, Chief Client Officer, Ipsos
Phil Duncan, Chief Design Officer, Procter & Gamble
Jonathan Mildenhall, Co-Founder and Executive Chair, TwentyFirstCenturyBrand
Zachary Chapman, SVP Global Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Matthew Segal, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, ATTN:
Paul Dyer, CEO, Lippe Taylor
For Gen Z, gender equality is an imperative, with 96% saying it is an important personal issue. Yet only 37% of Gen Z are very hopeful about the state of gender equality. We must accelerate our progress for more inclusive portrayals. Getting it right is critical for the current and future state of our society. It also leads to a 5x increase in sales when consumers see women portrayed authentically. Hear directly from SeeHer and industry leaders who are doing it right and working to increase representation and accurate portrayals of women and girls in storytelling.
In 2022, the equation changed and women held the majority of CMO roles for the first time. But with short CMO tenures and with a trend of very senior women in top roles across industries stepping out, how can we make sure top leaders in marketing aren’t going anywhere? And how do we come together to ensure that diverse women are also taking the top leadership roles in marketing?
Remi Kent, Chief Marketing Officer, Progressive Insurance
Ciara Anfield, Senior Vice President and Chief Member & Marketing Officer, Sam's Club
Gabrielle Wesley, Chief Marketing Officer, Mars Wrigley North America
Tina Mahal, SVP, Marketing, Frito-Lay North America
Caroline Dettman, Chief Marketing and Creative Officer, The Female Quotient
Join us for a special program honoring fashion designer, author, creative director and activist Aurora James, who will be presented the 2023 Honorary Clio Award. This presentation will be followed by a Q&A featuring Aurora and Muse by Clio editor Angela Natividad, and will explore how the fashion innovator’s creative approach has broken boundaries and created opportunities for artisans and ideas from around the world.
While in the history of history no economic system has lifted more people out of poverty, solved for more of life’s ills, and created more prosperity, opportunity, and socio-cultural benefit than capitalism, the system remains imperfect. And today, for many Americans, its imperfections seem far more vivid than either its absolute or comparative good. A new Forbes/Harris Poll survey finds that nearly half of all women say today’s form of capitalism is headed in the wrong direction and doubt that it will positively impact their future. Women and people of color also disagree it is the best economic system for equity. But, eight in ten consumers believe corporations have a crucial role to play in capitalism’s evolution. This panel of expert marketers will explore the public’s critiques of free market enterprise and our role in helping capitalism create greater prosperity for all.
Many of today’s headlines call out the risks, shortfalls and ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence, namely its potential for bias around race, gender, nationality and age. It’s easy to let the headlines bury the immense opportunities within AI to support underserved communities and provide them with new access to historically out-of-reach resources; the power of AI can prevent natural disasters, fight disease, and enable businesses and other organizations to provide 24/7 services to those in need. Join us as we convene leaders on the cutting edge of AI exploration to discuss the positive impacts AI will have at the local level.
Melissa Jackson Parsey, VP, Managing Director, BDC, US, R/GA
Stacy Kemp, Executive Lead CMO Program, Deloitte Digital
Lynne Kjolso, VP, Product Marketing, Microsoft Advertising
Melissa Furze, Senior Global Director, Customer Science, LinkedIn Marketing Solutions
Sebastian Jespersen, Senior Partner, Globant Create
Amber Coleman-Mortley, Sr. Director, Community and Culture, The Female Quotient
Jerri DeVard, Founder, Black Executive CMO Alliance, BECA
Brianne Boles-Marshall, Lead, Diverse Media Strategy & Investment, General Motors
Cleyana Mayweather, Brand Manager, Mars Wrigley
Freddie Williams, Senior Manager, Global Strategic Marketing, Johnson & Johnson
Kara Smith, Innovation Strategist, Deloitte Consulting
Around the world, women shoulder the majority of the mental and physical load when it comes to addressing health-related issues for their families, like fertility, mental health and caregiving of children, family members with chronic medical conditions or disabilities, and elders. Why, for so long, has this unpaid labor fallen on women? And how are companies addressing this issue with better benefits, more flexible policies, and empathy for employees? Join us as we convene leaders to share strategies for achieving better balance between men and women when it comes to health.
Liz Plosser, Editor-in-Chief, Women's Health
Michelle Milford Morse, Vice President, Girls and Women Strategy, United Nations Foundation
Laura Jones, Chief Marketing Officer, Instacart
Tina Allan, Global Partner, Data Science and Connections, FCB
Dani Benowitz, President, US and Global, MAGNA Global
Rania Robinson, CEO & Partner, Quiet Storm and President, WACL
Nikita Shetty, VP, Integrated Marketing, LinkedIn Marketing Solutions
Men add an average of 26% more LinkedIn connections than women each month. This marked networking gender gap begets a bigger opportunity gap; women have smaller networks to tap when job searching and are less likely to land speaking engagements or invitations to events. But women are super-connectors and brilliant builders of long-term personal connections and friendships. Join us as we discuss with some of today’s top leaders how they rethink networking to land promotions, get jobs and help others rise the ranks successfully.
Tania Bryer, Anchor & Broadcaster, CNBC International
Susan Howe, President, Weber Shandwick
Maggie Schmerin, Chief Advertising Officer, United Airlines
Claudia Fischer, Managing Director DACH, Whalar
Liz Caselli-Mechael, Global Head, Content & Digital, Corporate, Nestlé
Valerie Beauchamp, VP, Global Head, Agency Development & Marketer Education, LinkedIn
Lauren Maillian, President, Digital Innovation, Hero Media
Younger generations entering the workforce are likely to live into their 90s or longer, which means many will be faced with a 60-year career span, a whopping 20 years longer than the traditional 40-year career. Work, for those in it for the long haul, will truly be a marathon not a sprint. What implications do longer careers have for stamina, skill enhancement and employee happiness? Join us as we discuss how companies and leaders share strategies for long-term career success.
Jess Giles, Editor-in-Chief, Cosmopolitan
Ann Scheiner, Executive Vice President, Ad Sales Agency Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Kate MacNevin, Global Chief Operating Officer, McCann Worldgroup and Global Chair and CEO, MRM
Shirley Hughes, President, Brand Marketing and Communications, R&CPMK
Melissa Wasserman, Head, Strategic Marketing, Samsung Ads
Sade Balogun, Director, Global Consumer Marketing, Peloton Interactive
Join us for a fireside chat with Jess Weiner, The CEO of Talk to Jess, a consultancy specializing in helping global brands like Barbie and Dove become and stay more inclusive and culturally fluent. We’ll talk about how the best marketing has evolved to an inside out approach and how brands are getting it right and wrong. We’ll also talk about the elephant in the room discussing what today’s culture conflicts mean to the future of inclusive marketing.
Black hair is the object of love, mystery, and discrimination. Through the years we have seen hairstyles evolve from afros to slick back, pin curls, bouncy and behaving, braids and curly twist updos - we are on an ongoing journey of discovery and understanding. Black hair continues to be depicted in advertising as magical, mystical, unruly and something to be tamed. Without reason, many Black women and men face discrimination in the workplace because of their chosen hairstyle. Natural hairstyles are sometimes received as anything but natural and called unprofessional, unkept or unacceptable. The Crown Act seeks to put an end to hair discrimination against Black women and men. Join us as we discuss the history and current perspectives on Black hair and complex issues surrounding hair and beauty, style.
Sharon Harris, Founder and CEO, The Sharon Harris Collective LLC
Jill Lyons, SVP, Creative Operations, Maximum Effort
Marissa Nance, Founder and CEO, Native Tongue Communications
Jeanine Lewis Canales, Chief Strategy Officer, The House of JOY
Tish Archie Oliver, Chief Diversity Equity , Inclusion & Belonging Officer, Unilever
Adrienne Lucas, Head, Strategic Partnerships & DEI, The One Club for Creativity
A woman alone has power. Together we have impact. How do we ensure that women are supporting each other cross-culturally? Join us as we bring together women from different cultures who have stories of support to share and watch-outs for all allies as they navigate female friendships in the workplace and beyond.
Shauna Little, VP, Marketing, The Washington Post
Sari Feinberg, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Content Partnerships, NBCUniversal Advertising and Partnerships
Victoria Bachan, President, Whalar Talent
Laura McElhinney, VP Entertainment Sales, SXM Media
Cathy Oh, Global Head, Marketing, Samsung Ads
Sekema Newton, VP, Global Enterprise Partnerships, Yahoo
It’s easy to get lost behind the computer screen – and a hybrid way of working can exacerbate feelings of isolation and separation from teams. Although the hybrid work model has widely been in effect for the last two years, managers in creative industries are still struggling to establish a culture of togetherness within their teams. This conversation will formulate realistic strategies to stay connected in ways that meet our employees needs while building our teams upward.
Tea Uglow, Co-Founder, Dark Swan Institute
Lewis Williams, EVP Head, Brand Impact, Weber Shandwick
Katrina Stirton Dodd, Editor At Large, Contagious
Jen Speirs, Executive Creative Director, Droga5, Accenture Song
Rana Hamarneh, Group CEO, Ad Pro Communications
Caroline Dettman, Chief Marketing and Creative Officer, The Female Quotient
Agile. Relentless. Revolutionary. These terms embody what it means to be an entrepreneur, and if more leaders adopt an entrepreneurial mindset, a corporate executive as well. What can corporate leaders learn from founders? How to identify good business opportunities, overcome adversity, pivot quickly and grow from failure, to name a few. Join us as we talk with executives who have taken a page out of the entrepreneurial playbook.
Julie Yufe, Senior Vice President, Vodka and Rum, Diageo
Sehr Thadhani, Chief Digital Officer, Nasdaq
Fura Johannesdottir, Global Chief Creative Officer, Huge
Vince Cacace, Product Management, AR Enterprise Services
Elizabeth Dieckman, Director, Integrated Marketing, LinkedIn
Suzanne Taylor, Head, NA Audience Marketing, Microsoft Advertising
Amber Coleman-Mortley, Sr. Director, Community and Culture, The Female Quotient
The digital transformation of branding and marketing continues to happen at pace. Join us as we discuss the journey from Web2 to Web3 and how to use Web3 to strengthen the brand to partner association, build relationships with fans and community, offer new monetization paths and ways to connect even more industries with Web3 to help them innovate and succeed.
Reproductive health is not just a women’s issue; it is a human rights issue. The overturning of Roe v. Wade sparked an initial wave of support in favor of abortion access and reproductive rights from brands and companies, but men have consistently been underrepresented in this conversation. With a new FQ survey showing that 78% of men believe access to reproductive care is a human right, we’ll talk to men about how they are - and how they can - use their voices and platforms in the workplace to support and help ensure women have access to reproductive care.
What does creative ambition have to do with economic growth? According to industry legend Marc Pritchard, everything. Join us for a discussion around why resetting the bar higher on creative insight, inclusion and impact will drive consumer loyalty, product performance and overall growth for brands.
Creators are the visionary spark behind many business ideas and products. As artificial intelligence continues to influence the creative process and offer more accessible and equitable opportunities, many are examining how they can utilize AI to expedite content creation, and discover more tools to effectively build their ideas. Join us as we discover the ways AI is empowering today’s creators by transforming the creative landscape and generating more opportunities for all.
Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient
Talia Bender Small, President, The Female Quotient
Caroline Dettman, Chief Marketing and Creative Officer, The Female Quotient
Amber Coleman-Mortley, Sr. Director, Community and Culture, The Female Quotient
Ronda Carnegie, Chief Innovation Officer, The Female Quotient
