Women in Technology: Hollywood Foundation (WiTH) is excited to announce the return of the annual SoCal Women’s Leadership Summit, presented by Qvest. Scheduled for November 3 at the Infinity Festival, this event will bring together thought leaders in entertainment technology to discuss the evolving landscape of leadership, diversity, accessibility, and more. This year’s event will take place at Nya Studios, located in the heart of Hollywood. The summit will be held both in-person in Los Angeles and virtually through the MESAverse platform.
The full-day event, themed “Us, Our Org, Our Community,” promises a dynamic lineup of presentations and discussions. Attendees can expect engaging sessions such as “STEM in Media,” “Courageous Leadership,” and “Ethical AI.” Last year’s in-person edition of the summit attracted over 250 attendees, with more than 70 percent representing the media, entertainment, and tech-adjacent industries.
One of the highlights of the summit is the Leadership Awards, which recognizes outstanding leaders and advocates in the entertainment technology sector. These individuals not only excel in their professional roles but also embody WiTH’s principles through their work, community engagement, mentoring, and networking. Past recipients of the award include industry luminaries like Nancy Faginas-Cody, Cristina Mancini-Jones, and Theresa Miller.
WiTH, founded in 2014, plays a pivotal role in advancing women in entertainment technology. The WiTH Steering Committee, responsible for selecting Leadership Awards winners, comprises representatives from prominent organizations such as Amazon Studios, Microsoft, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and The Walt Disney Company.
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Supporting the Women in Technology: Hollywood Foundation is crucial to advancing its mission. If you’d like to make a donation, you can do so here: Donation Link.
For those interested in staying up-to-date on women’s initiatives in the entertainment technology field, WiTH offers a weekly newsletter. You can subscribe here: Newsletter Subscription.
Furthermore, if you’re looking to actively contribute to the industry’s progress, joining one of WiTH’s committees is a great way to make an impact. Learn more and sign up here: Committee Participation.
