SPECIAL WiTH PROGRAM SECTION AT HITS:SPRING
Women in Technology: Hollywood (WiTH) present this special programming addition to the main-stage at HITS that features the 2019 WiTH Leadership Award presentation ceremony.
4 – 4:05 p.m.
Introduction
Guy Finley, President, MESA
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4:05 – 4:15 p.m.
Welcome Remarks
Nadya Ichinomiya, Executive Director, Enterprise Agile Coach, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Co-Founder, WiTH
Rachel Souder-Arguedas, Executive Director, Enterprise Innovation, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Co-Founder, WiTH
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4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
WiTH Keynote: Connecting Technology to Emotions in Content Creation and Innovation
In a world where our attention is capacity limited, and possibly our most valuable commodity, empathetic technologies can help us connect with each other and ourselves in the most human ways. Content creators are beginning to adopt these technologies that can be leveraged to influence every part of the end-to-end story-telling process as well as transform the “traditional” approach to creating content. The irresistible possibilities of these technology advances are profound and will lead to innovations in how we are moving ideas into reality. This WiTH Keynote explores the innovative approaches to creating a rich, emotional and connected experience for entertainment consumers as well as the possible intrusive and ethical implications in the data being gathered.
Poppy Crum, Chief Scientist, Dolby Laboratories and Adjunct Professor, Stanford University, Center for Computer Research
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4:45 – 5:15 p.m.
Male Allies: Motivation, Benefits, and Tangible Actions
Have you ever wondered why some male executives are strong allies for women in the technology field or workplace? It’s a worthy question. After all, many think that the challenge of increasing the number of women in technology, especially in higher leadership levels, is a women’s issue, and one that men can neither relate to or fix. Yet some men are inspired to be proactively involved in gender diversity & inclusion efforts at the company or even the team level. We’ve invited a panel of men who are proactive champions of gender inclusion in their technology workplaces or business units. During the discussion, we’ll hear the stories of what led these leaders to change the status quo, as well as the variety of actions they took to achieve their results. Find out what context is operating for these senior-level executives, and take your interest in making a difference from conversation to tangible action.
Moderator: Vicky Colf, Chief Technology Officer, Warner Bros.
Panelists:
John Herbert, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, Enterprise & Media Technology, Fox Corporation
Eric Iverson, Chief Information Officer, Creative Artists Agency
Ben Stanbury, Content Security Officer, Amazon Studios and Chairman, Content Delivery & Security Association (CDSA)
Introduction by: Davida Lara, Executive Vice President, Payroll, Entertainment Partners
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5:15 – 6:00 p.m.
3rd ANNUAL WiTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY
Opening Remarks
Christina Aguilera, Studio Asset Management, The Walt Disney Studios
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Introduction to Benefits of WiTH Charity Donations
Alana Wright, Technical Business Analyst, Sony Pictures Entertainment
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WiTH Leadership Award Presentations
Nancy Faginas-Cody, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Business Systems, The Walt Disney Company
Presented by: Nancy Baca, Director, Licensing Financial Systems, The Walt Disney Company
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Cristina Mancini Jones, Senior Vice President, Head of Customer and Trailblazer Marketing, Salesforce
Presented by: Cybill Miklaszewski, Director, Information Technology, Co-Chair Women in Tech, 21st Century FOX
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Theresa Miller, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Lionsgate
Presented by: Deborah Fiorella, Senior Vice President – Information Technology, Universal Studios Hollywood; Co-Founder TechWomen Los Angeles
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Closing Remarks
Guy Finley, President, MESA
6 – 7:30 p.m.
NETWORKING RECEPTION
