In a time of rapid change across media, entertainment, and technology, the 2025 NAMIC Annual Conference is more than a convening—it’s a catalyst. Under the theme “Accelerating Inclusive Leadership,” this year’s conference offers a bold, future-forward platform designed to equip professionals at every level with the insights, tools, and community needed to lead through disruption and opportunity.

Whether it’s navigating the rise of AI, engaging Gen Z through cultural storytelling, responding to workforce transformation, or driving impact through collaboration, the conference delivers actionable strategies rooted in real-world challenges. Each session is curated with purpose—reflecting the dynamic needs of our industries and the evolving expectations of diverse, values-driven audiences.

Attendees will explore four powerful learning tracks:

• The Human Algorithm (AI) – where ethics, emotional intelligence, and emerging tech converge to prepare leaders for the future of work and innovation.
• Workforce Strategy & Culture – where psychological safety, wellness, and self-advocacy meet strategic leadership in an age of change.
• Marketing & Communications – where authentic storytelling and cultural fluency help brands move from messaging to meaningful market engagement.
• Inclusion & Collaboration – where coalitions, ERGs, and bold leadership mindsets reshape how we work, build, and lead together.

This is a space for executives, creatives, marketers, technologists, and culture builders to connect with some of the most compelling voices in the industry. Through immersive panels, live showcases, and thought-provoking keynotes, participants will gain:

• Practical leadership frameworks and wellness strategies they can apply immediately
• Deeper understanding of emerging technologies like AI and their ethical impact
• Data-informed approaches to inclusive storytelling and purpose-driven branding
• Tools to transform passion into strategy and ideas into organizational influence

More than a conference, NAMIC 2025 is a call to action—for companies to invest in their people, for professionals to lead with clarity and confidence, and for all of us to shape a future where inclusion is not just a value, but a competitive advantage.

Join us October 21–22, 2025 at the New York Marriott Marquis. Let’s accelerate what’s possible—together.