2:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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46 Street Registration
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5 Floor
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Liberty
Registration
WICT Chapter Leadership Panel & Roundtable
By invitation only
Join fellow chapter leaders at the annual roundtable discussions. This year, the
Chapter Leader Roundtables will take place on Sunday, September 14 at 3:00 pm, the
day prior to the official start of the conference. You'll have more time to interface with
your colleagues from other chapters, and your mind will be fresh, primed to take in
new ideas and talk through opportunities and challenges that you're facing on a local
level.
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5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Marquis Ballroom
Promenade Upper Terrace
Betsy Magness 20 Anniversary Reception
By invitation only
6:00 pm and on
Dinner on Your Own
7:00 am – 5:30 pm
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46 Street Registration
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5 Floor
8:00 am – 8:30 am
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5 Floor Foyer
8:30 am – 9:45 am
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Westside Ballroom, 5 Floor
BMLI is 20 and we are celebrating! On Sunday, September 14, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm,
BMLI alumnae will gather for a special reception celebrating the 20th anniversary of
BMLI. This pre-conference reception provides an opportunity to connect with
classmates and expand your network with panoramic views of Times Square as your
backdrop.
Registration and Information Desk
Continental Breakfast
Conference Opening and Keynote
Sponsor: Comcast/NBCUniversal
10:00 am – 11:15 am
The Big Stage
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Westside Ballroom, 5 Floor
Innovation Inspiration: A Culture of Creativity
Efficiency and high-performance execution—staples of successful corporate
operations—are no longer enough to stay competitive. To ensure long-term viability,
organizations must innovate and tackle industry “disrupters” head on. Yet inside
established, complex organizations, providing the culture and conditions necessary for
innovation can prove difficult. Fortunately, there is a quiet revolution happening in
corporate America. By implementing lessons learned from lean and nimble start-ups,
big companies are reaping big rewards. Step in as our panel of strategists and leaders
delve into game-changing approaches transforming the business of the business.
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Idea Lab
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Julliard Complex, 5 Floor
The Self-Aware Leader: Roadmap to Reinvention
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Chat Room
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Lyceum Complex, 5 Floor
The Power of Story
10:00 am – 11:15 am
The Workshops
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Majestic Complex, 6 Floor
Amplify Your Presence with Passion & Purpose
Part I: Five Easy Steps to Create an Authentic Brand
Our work routinely challenges us to find faster and better ways of doing things—to
reinvent and re-think. Yet the speed of business pushes leaders to maintain a pace
that may be exhilarating one day and exhausting the next. Leaders who move too fast
risk missing important pieces of data that inform solid decision making. Self-aware
leaders slow themselves down in order to speed themselves up. They recognize
patterns around them to increase momentum and productivity. This interactive
session presents practical and relevant disciplines based on research of more than 700
leaders. The session highlights four proven pillars, touching on factors as diverse as
critical thinking proficiency to a commitment to generosity that might just change the
way you approach your work, your team and the business.
Storytelling isn’t just for kids. Used to influence, persuade, motivate and inspire, telling
a compelling story is an essential business tool in your personal and professional
arsenal. And fortunately, it is a skill that can be learned. Stories inspire us and serve as
the emotional glue that makes a meaningful connection between your objective and
the audience you want to influence. Our session will provide a deeper understanding
of the elements of a story and will give you insights about why it is such a vital tool.
Far too many people are too busy, and too few are ultimately fulfilled. How often do
you step away from your daily routine to check on the direction you are heading? Join
us for some fun. In this two-part workshop, you will have the opportunity to step out
of your day-to-day and step up to a new view. In PART I you will get creative, drawing
on the strengths, talents and passions you bring to the table. You will discover your
unique key words, power tags and value. In PART II you will craft your mission and
vision, learning how to wrap it all together to create a powerful plan to hold yourself
accountable to your dreams. You will be working with other women who will
challenge your thinking. Who knows? They may become your new partners in this
quest for an even more fulfilled life.
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11:15 am – 1:15 pm
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Broadway Ballroom, 6
Floor
The WICT Touchstones Luncheon will recognize those leaders and organizations that
are paving the way for the development of women in the cable industry. WICT will
honor the 2014 Woman of the Year and Woman to Watch, and recognize outstanding
chapter accomplishments, including Chapter of the Year.
Recognizing:
The WICT Woman of the Year & Woman to Watch
Premier Sponsor: AMC Networks
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
The Big Stage
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Westside Ballroom, 5 Floor
Smart Decisions: Leading in a Complex World
Making smart decisions is difficult. Making smart decisions in highly complex and
uncertain circumstances is even more so. Yet never has it been so important! The
ability to navigate tough choices, sift through overwhelming amounts of information,
and recognize opportunities is exactly what pushes you out in front of the
competition. From big data and analytics to good, old-fashioned instinct, find out
what’s driving top strategists as they lead their teams and organizations. Sit in on this
provocative discussion with some of media’s most innovative leaders and several outof-the box thinkers to learn how to tie information, data, and ultimately choices to
your bottom-line success.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Idea Lab
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Julliard Complex, 5 Floor
The Power of Vulnerability: Risk, Reward, and Resilience
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Chat Room
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Lyceum Complex, 5 Floor
Leading During Turbulent Times: Mobilize Your Team to Transform the Business
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We all dream of success in our careers, and it looks different for each of us. Whether
you have reached middle management, achieved executive leadership, or earned a
position in the C-Suite; real success requires more than intellect and hard work. How
we “show up” affects our ability to achieve career goals and sustain our
success. Vulnerability is a critical aspect of success. Our ability to be vulnerable
influences how confident we truly are in those successes, however we define it. Join
Dr. Kym for a provocative and frank discussion on how practicing vulnerability will
strengthen the quality of your professional relationships, enrich the quality of your
total career experience, and allow you to be truly confident in your success.
Looking into the future is a waste of time if you don’t have people inside your
organization serving as Change Champions. If you think you only need to be focused
on the next big deal, new program or cool technology—think again. Business has
found itself in the middle of a tornado and is looking for a ray of sunshine. All too
often, especially during times of flux, organizations focus on the tactics -- losing sight
of the big picture and the impact on people doing the actual work. What works?
Developing employees to be Change Champions and making sure they are ready when
transitions actually happen. Join this strategy-filled session and learn how to tailor
messaging for change. You will discover a three-step process for preparing your team
to be ready.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
The Workshops
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Majestic Complex, 6 Floor
Amplify Your Presence with Passion & Purpose
Part II: Build Your Blueprint for Brand Activation
Far too many people are too busy, and too few are ultimately fulfilled. How often do
you step away from your daily routine to check on the direction you are heading? Join
us for some fun. In this two-part workshop, you will have the opportunity to step out
of your day-to-day and step up to a new view. In PART I you will get creative, drawing
on the strengths, talents and passions you bring to the table. You will discover your
unique key words, power tags and value. In PART II you will craft your mission and
vision, learning how to wrap it all together to create a powerful plan to hold yourself
accountable to your dreams. You will be working with other women who will
challenge your thinking. Who knows? They may become your new partners in this
quest for an even more fulfilled life.
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
The Big Stage
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Westside Ballroom, 5 Floor
Navigating Your Career: Moves for Mobility
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Idea Labs
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Julliard Complex, 5 Floor
Media & Entertainment Overview: Megatrends and Their Implications
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Chat Room
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Lyceum Complex, 5 Floor
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Keeping forward momentum in your career can be challenging, if not confusing. We
are often so focused on immediate responsibilities and short-term results that we
forget to think about the long-view. And the long-view requires planning. How do you
chart your position, determine your direction and plan the best route? What
questions do you need to ask yourself and what could derail you from your course?
Join this candid discussion with leading industry executives as they provide insights on
how you can foster your own development and position yourself for career growth.
Digital disruptions abound at an unprecedented pace as content providers compete
for slivers of consumer attention. What does this mean for today’s media and
entertainment companies? In a constantly shifting landscape, the ability to successfully
leverage current trends and forecast upcoming developments has never been more
important. We invite you to participate in a briefing of the top trends reshaping the
future of cable, from mobility and the Internet of Everything to the Maker Movement
and alternative currencies. Our overview uncovers the top ten catalysts for growth
that impact companies across all sectors of media.
Team Trust: Communication & Influence Through the Art of Improv
Are you ready to have some fun? The tenets of improvisation, when used in business,
can result in the invention of new thought patterns and practices and better ways to
interact. The fundamentals of improvisation translate well to work challenges. In fact,
some of your thorniest day-to-day hurdles—such as collaboration, building on others'
ideas, and balancing the requirements of the team with individual needs—can be
improved with the mindset required for effective improv. Join this high-energy
presentation and step up to thinking about your team-building skills in a whole new
light.
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
The Workshops
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Majestic Complex, 6 Floor
Productivity Hacks: Tech Tools for Taming Time
Your inbox is full, you have a big report due tomorrow, and four meetings on your
calendar that are going to take up most of your day. Sound familiar? In today’s fastpaced business environment there never seems to be enough time in the day or days
in the week. Join Jill Duffy, writer of the Get Organized column for PCMag.com and
author of Get Organized: How to Clean Up Your Messy Digital Life, who will give you
actionable tips and tools you can use to become more productive and better
organized. Jill’s tips and techniques may even get you home in time for dinner.
3:45 pm – 4:15 pm
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5 Floor Foyer
Sponsor: Neustar
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
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Westside Ballroom, 5 Floor
Inside the Neuroscience of Gender Equity
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
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Broadway Lounge, 8 Floor
Big Apple Reception
As the business world debates the nuances of “Leaning In” and grapples with how to
“Thrive,” research in the field of neuroscience is quickly picking up steam as a tool to
move these crucial conversations forward. Join Stanford lecturer and neuroscientist
Dr. Tara Swart as she shares insights on the inner workings of high performance, group
dynamics, and conditions for leveling the playing field. She will provide tips and
tangible steps for promoting mental agility, facilitating diverse thinking and cultivating
a culture of success.
WICT welcomes you to New York with a networking reception that boasts the best
view in the city, over-looking the heart of Times Square and the Theater District. The
comfortable and sophisticated Broadway Lounge hosts our Annual Big Apple
Reception where you can catch up with colleagues and make new friends after a full
day of sessions and learning.
Sponsor: A+E Networks
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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Broadway Lounge, 8 Floor
Structured Networking: Speed Mentoring
Back by request for the second year; join us for a unique mentoring experience that
merges speed networking and executive mentoring. The mentoring roundtables will
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take place during our annual Big Apple Reception and will feature eight senior level
cable executives to act as table hosts.
Building on participant feedback from our inaugural year, our table hosts will spend
10-12 minutes discussing and answering questions on several diverse topics. After the
allotted time you will change tables to meet a new host as well as a new group of
cable professionals. At the end of 45 minutes, you’ll have met not only your table
mates but three industry leaders. You'll experience networking taken to the next level.
Space is limited to 40 participants for this event, and you’ll need to sign up in advance
if you want your seat at the table. Sign-up starts pre-conference and will continue,
based on availability, onsite at the WICT Registration Desk.
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Shubert Complex
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6 Floor
Women’s TechConnect Session
By invitation only
7:00 pm and on
Dinner on Your Own
8:00 am – 12:45 pm
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46 Street Registration
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5 Floor
8:00 am – 8:30 am
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5 Floor Foyer
8:45 am – 10:00 am
Westside Ballroom
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5 Floor
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Now in its third year, Women’s TechConnect is a national mentorship initiative
designed to help develop and retain women in the technology fields of the cable
industry. WICT, in partnership with the Society of Cable Telecommunications
Engineers (SCTE), hosts the third annual Women’s TechConnect Leadership Workshop.
This workshop allows program participants to connect as a group and explore
workplace opportunities and challenges as women leaders in cable technology.
Registration and Information Desk
Continental Breakfast
Rarified Air: Profiles of Champions
Competitive sports share several fundamental characteristics with a competitive
business environment, not the least of which is the desire to succeed, to win. Winning
takes many forms; ranking first, outdoing your competition, and helping your team
members develop their skills. High-performing individuals and teams demonstrate grit
and mental agility. They create a culture of trust, combining equal parts confidence
and accountability. In this session, we will explore the winning traits of several
successful athletes who have trained their bodies and minds for competitive high
performance. Tap in to the lessons they have learned along their journey and take
away tips for creating your own next big win.
10:00 am – 10:15 am
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5 Floor Foyer
10:15 am – 11:15 am
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Broadway Ballroom, 6
Floor
10:15 am – 11:15 am
Fireside Chat: Journey of Impact and Change
“We believe strongly in empowering women as agents of sustainable change.” A
powerful statement, and one that The Barefoot College lives every day. You don’t
want to miss this lively talk with Meagan Fallone, CEO of The Barefoot College, and
media maven Pat Mitchell. Meagan and Pat will explore the journey of The Barefoot
College and the power that women have in the developing world to transform their
communities and drive philanthropy. Learn about impact investing and hybrid
philanthropy—two areas where women should be leading the way. Leave with a whole
new perception of what you have the power to accomplish.
Concurrent Coaching
New this year – one-on-one quick coaching. Always wondered how a coach can help?
This is your opportunity to find out. Sign up in advance to spend 25 minutes with an
executive coach. Come prepared with a specific management or career development
question and partner with a coach in a thought-provoking process designed to help
clarify and shed light on your question. After you’ve signed up, we’ll assign you to one
of our top coaches. Don’t hesitate as there are a limited number of coaching spaces
available.
11:30 am – 12:45 pm
Westside Ballroom
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5 Floor
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Broadway Ballroom
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6 Floor
Closing General Session
Pearls of Wisdom: The Courage to Create
Step In. Step Up. Stand Out. The featured speakers in this year’s Pearls of Wisdom
have certainly been there and done that. Don’t miss this fast-paced, inspirational,
rapid fire session as you learn how these thought-leaders have made a difference by
fully embracing their passions, leading from the heart, and taking steps that have
made lasting changes in the world around them.
L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Program Luncheon
Presented in partnership with NAMIC
Sponsored by the Walter Kaitz Foundation
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