Marriott
Marquis
2023


New York Marriott Marquis
Sept. 19-20, 2023
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Cancellation Policy: A $100 cancellation fee will be applied to all registrations cancelled on or before August 27, 2023. No refunds will be given for cancellations received on or after August 28, 2023.
Schedule
Monday, September 18, 2023
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Registration Lounge
Sponsored by REVOLT
6th Floor Registration Booth
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
National Board of Directors Meeting (Invitation Only)
Wilder, 4th Floor
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Chapter Leadership Workshop (Invitation Only)
Empire, 7th Floor
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Chapter Leadership Appreciation Dinner (Invitation Only)
Offsite
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration Lounge
Sponsored by REVOLT
6th Floor Registration Booth
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Opening General Session Luncheon
Steve Pemberton, Chief HR Officer & Best-Selling Author
Sponsored by Charter Communications
Broadway Ballroom, 6th Floor
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
BREAK
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
General Session
Lester Holt, NBC News Anchor
Moderator: Morgan Radford, Anchor, NBC News Daily and Correspondent, NBC News
Sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal
Broadway Ballroom, 6th Floor
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
REFRESHMENT AND NETWORKING BREAK
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
Stand Up, Stand Out: Elevating Brand U
Presenters: Marge Jackson, Head of Sales, Comcast; and Clem Cheng, HR Executive, Coach and Philanthropist
Track: Marketing and Communications
Majestic Complex, 6th Floor
The Aftermath: The Art of the Pivot After Layoffs
Presenter: Marsha Haygood, Leadership Development Strategist, Empowerment Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Author, Stepwise Associates
Track: Workforce Culture & Inclusion
Shubert Complex, 6th Floor
The Future of AI in Media and Technology
Sponsored by Afiniti and IEEE Awards
Moderator: Charles Neal, AVP, Media and Telecom, Genpact, & NAMIC Atlanta President
Panelists:
Dr. Maxine Cain, Founder, President & CEO, STEM Atlanta Women
Orlando Hampton, Chief Customer Officer, Afiniti
Ben Mandelstein, Watson Orchestrate Worldwide Sales Leader, IBM
Parth Thaker, Head of AI and Emerging Technology Strategy, Comcast Strategic Development
Kathy Meier-Hellstern, Principal Engineer, Google
Track: Maximizing Technology
Julliard Complex, 5th Floor
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
BREAK
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
The Rise of Influencer Marketing and Its Impact on Strategy & Culture
Moderator: Jonathan Mouton, Director of Casting and Talent, Original Programming and Production, TV One
Panelists:
Tiffany Battle, Founder and Digital Curator, The Werk! Place
Kia Marie, Kickfluencer, Fashion Stylist, Host of @houseofsneakerfiends
Horace Flournoy, Founder & CEO, SwayBrand
Dre Smith, Senior Director, Podcast Operations, Urban One
Track: Marketing and Communications
Majestic Complex, 6th Floor
Embracing Inclusion, Collaboration, and Culture in Hollywood
Presenter: Tressa Smallwood, Founder & CEO, MegaMind Media
Track: Workforce Culture & Inclusion
Shubert Complex, 6th Floor
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Cocktail Hour
Sponsored by TV One | CLEO TV
6th Floor South Pre-Function area
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Reception Honoring Esteemed 2023 Cablefax Diversity List
Sponsored by NCTA – The Internet & Television Association
Astor Ballroom, 7th Floor
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration Lounge
Sponsored by REVOLT
6th Floor Registration Booth
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast
Sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal
Westside Foyer, 5th Floor
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Opening General Session
Keynote Speaker: Will Packer, Filmmaker, Founder, and CEO, Will Packer Productions
Moderator: Trymaine Lee, Correspondent for MSNBC and host of the podcast “Into America”
Sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal
Westside Ballroom, 5th Floor
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
From Media to Monet: How Immersive Marketing and A.I. Are Revolutionizing the Consumer Experience
Presenter: Simone Knight, Digital Marketing Innovator, Keynote Speaker, and Marketing Executive, simoneknight.com.
Track: Maximizing Technology
Lyceum Complex, 5th Floor
Multicultural Marketing Partnerships: Driving Engagement with Authenticity & Intention
Presenters: Denise Bennett, VP, Strategy & Idea Lab, iHeartMedia; and Arnetta Whiteside, SVP, Multicultural, Cultural Quotient, Publicis Media
Track: Marketing and Communications
Julliard Complex, 5th Floor
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Annual Awards Luncheon Ceremony
Sponsored by TelevisaUnivision
Westside Ballroom, 5th Floor
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
REFRESHMENT AND NETWORKING BREAK
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
SUPER SESSION
Every Story Matters: Meet the Warner Bros. Discovery DEI Execs Changing the Game
Sponsored by Warner Bros. Discovery
Westside Ballroom, 5th Floor
Meet the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team from Warner Bros. Discovery and find out how they are challenging the status quo – from the boardrooms to movie sets and everywhere in between. Globally, they navigate an ever-evolving landscape while being intentional and authentic in their inclusive practices. Join us as we learn more about their daily grind and why working for this iconic global media company pushes them to raise their own bar as they head towards its next 100 years in storytelling.
Moderator: Asif Sadiq, Chief Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
Panelists
Christian Hug, Group Vice President DEI International
Grace Moss, Vice President DEI Pipeline & Programs
Lisa Collins, Group Vice President DEI North America
Yvette Urbina, Vice President DEI Creative & Production
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
BREAK
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
Meet the Execs: Embracing the Possibilities
Sponsored by AMC Networks
Moderator: Ashley McFarlin, Development and Original Production, Scripted, ALLBlk/WEtv
Panelists:
Heather Anderson, VP, Programming and Acquisitions, ESPN
Monique Chenault, President, Revolt Studios + Head of News and Docs
Chima Ogbuokiri, SVP, Growth and Partner Marketing Strategy, AMC Networks
Lyceum Complex, 5th Floor
The Price is Right: Career Shifts, Salary Negotiations, and Retirement
Moderator: Susan Jin Davis, Social Impact Officer, Al Roker Entertainment, Inc.
Panelists:
Meeka Bondy, Senior Counsel, Perkins Coie LLP
Eugene Glenn, Investment Consultant, Fidelity Investments
Julliard Complex, 5th Floor
Please note that the schedule is subject to change as additional information is confirmed. We encourage you to visit frequently for the latest updates and ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

Accommodations
New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway | New York, NY 10036
About
The 37th Annual NAMIC Conference will be held on September 19-20, 2023 at the New York Marriott Marquis. NAMIC has been a convener and leader in the diversity, equity and inclusion space for more than 40 years, drawing hundreds of early-career to experienced professionals to our annual conference each year.
20+ Hours of Interactive Education
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Focus
50+ Industry Experts
Live Global Networking
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