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SUMMARY:Culture & Cocktails Networking Reception
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URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/networking-reception/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T173000
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SUMMARY:Closing Session: Culture Next – What We Build Together
DESCRIPTION:Overview: We started today with a simple but powerful argument\, that culture is not a byproduct of media\, entertainment\, technology\, and sports. It is the force that drives all of them. Over the course of this day\, we have explored what that means for the content we create\, the technology we build\, the careers we pursue\, and the organizations we lead. \nNow we close where we should have always been headed…with each other. \nBecause here is what every cultural movement\, every industry disruption\, and every career breakthrough in this room has in common: none of it happened alone. Behind every shift in culture is a community that believed in something before the rest of the world caught up. Behind every leader who made it to the next level is a network of people who opened doors\, told the truth\, and showed up. \nIn this closing session three voices from across our industries will share one thing; a moment\, a lesson\, a conviction\, about why culture and community are not soft ideas but the hardest and most essential work any of us will ever do. No panels. No debate. Just honest reflection on what today meant and what we carry forward from here. \nFormat: Three speakers. One prompt. “Tell us one thing you learned or relearned about the power of culture and community that changed how you work or lead.”
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/closing-session-culture-next-what-we-build-together/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T164500
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SUMMARY:Break
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URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/break-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T163000
DTSTAMP:20260602T201745Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion - Beyond the Game: How Culture Is Reshaping Careers in Sports & Entertainment
DESCRIPTION:Overview: The sports and entertainment industries need the same skills yours does\,  storytelling\, strategy\, technology\, marketing\, content\, and cultural fluency. The difference is the jersey. This session is for professionals who are curious about what a career pivot into sports and entertainment actually looks like\, and what it takes to make the move. We’ll hear from leaders who have navigated that transition\, explore the new career pathways emerging at the intersection of sports\, culture\, and media\, and get honest about what the industry is really looking for right now. \nWhat We’ll Explore: \n\nWhat transferable skills travel best into sports and entertainment careers\nThe non-linear paths that are opening up at the intersection of culture\, media\, and athletic power\nHow to position yourself for opportunities in an industry being reshaped by culture\n\nWho This Session Is For: Professionals at any level who are curious about pivoting into\, or moving up within sports and entertainment.
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/panel-discussion-beyond-the-game-how-culture-is-reshaping-careers-in-sports-entertainment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T154500
DTSTAMP:20260506T213800Z
CREATED:20260506T213800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T213800Z
UID:2466-1780500600-1780501500@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Networking Break (Coffee Refresh)
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URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/networking-break-coffee-refresh/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T153000
DTSTAMP:20260527T202528Z
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SUMMARY:Breakout Session 4 - The Cultural Advantage: How to Lead Up Without Losing Your Seat
DESCRIPTION:Overview: You are sitting in a meeting\, and you see it happening in real time. A decision is being made that you know is culturally tone-deaf. A campaign is being greenlit that will miss the mark. A moment is being misread by the people in the room with the most power. You know what they don’t. The question is\, what do you do with that? \nFor mid-level professionals navigating largely homogeneous leadership structures in media\, entertainment\, technology\, and sports\, cultural intelligence is often the sharpest tool in the room. The problem is knowing how to use it without it being used against you. This session is an honest\, unfiltered conversation about how to turn cultural fluency into leadership currency\, how to speak up strategically\, build influence authentically\, and move up in organizations that may not yet fully understand the value of what you bring. \nWhat We’ll Explore: \n\nHow to use cultural intelligence as a strategic leadership asset rather than a personal burden\nPractical frameworks for managing up in environments where your cultural perspective is undervalued or misunderstood\nHow to build influence\, credibility\, and allies across an organization without losing your authentic voice\nWhat the next generation of culturally intelligent leaders looks like\, and how to position yourself there\n\nWho This Session Is For: Mid-level professionals who are ready to move into senior leadership and want to use their cultural perspective as a competitive advantage rather than navigate around it.
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/breakout-session-4-the-cultural-advantage-how-to-lead-up-without-losing-your-seat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T153000
DTSTAMP:20260527T202445Z
CREATED:20260506T213607Z
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UID:2458-1780497900-1780500600@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Breakout Session 3 - Built To Climb: Claiming Your Voice\, Power\, and Path
DESCRIPTION:Overview: Success is not a straight climb—it’s an internal transformation. Leadership is built through resilience\, self-trust\, and intentional growth\, not titles or permission. \nStory Arc: The book traces a journey from personal loss and early adversity to breaking into male-dominated field operations\, navigating career pivots\, and ultimately rising into executive leadership. Each chapter blends real career moments with leadership principles\, emphasizing that the climb is as much internal as it is professional. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nThe Climb is Internal First: Growth begins with self-worth\, not external validation\nLead Before You’re Ready: Leadership starts with behavior\, not title\nAlignment Over Comfort: The biggest growth comes from leaving what’s safe\nIntuition is Intelligence: Trusting your internal compass is a leadership advantage\nTransferable Power: Your skills travel across roles\, industries\, and challenges\nActivated Leadership: True influence comes from humility\, emotional intelligence\, and presence\nPurpose Fuels Performance: When aligned\, results follow naturally\n\nBottom Line:\nYou don’t climb by waiting- you climb by deciding.
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/breakout-session-3-built-to-climb-claiming-your-voice-power-and-path/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T134500
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UID:2455-1780494300-1780497900@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Culture Doesn't Follow Trends – It Creates Them
DESCRIPTION:Overview: Every major shift in media\, entertainment\, technology\, and sports can be traced back to a cultural moment that the industry didn’t see coming until it was already here. Hip hop didn’t follow a trend. Streaming didn’t follow a trend. Athlete empowerment didn’t follow a trend. Culture moved first. Business caught up. In this fireside chat\, we sit down with a practitioner who has spent their career not chasing culture but living inside it and building from it. This is an honest\, unscripted conversation about what it means to lead from culture\, why the brands and organizations that get it right are the ones that listen before they speak\, and what happens when you trust culture as a strategy rather than a response. \nWhat We’ll Explore: \n\nWhat it looks like to build something rooted in culture before the market validates it\nWhy the most powerful cultural moments are never manufactured and what that means for how we lead\nHow professionals across media\, entertainment\, technology\, and sports can develop a sharper cultural instinct in their own work
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/fireside-chat-culture-doesnt-follow-trends-it-creates-them/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T124500
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SUMMARY:Networking Lunch
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URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/networking-lunch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T124500
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UID:2448-1780488000-1780490700@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Breakout Session 2 - AI Meets Culture: Who Controls the Narrative?
DESCRIPTION:Overview: Artificial intelligence is reshaping how stories are told\, who gets to tell them\, and whose cultures are being used to train the systems doing the telling. For communities that have long fought for representation in media\, entertainment\, technology\, and sports\, AI presents both a powerful opportunity and a sobering risk. The tools are more accessible than ever\, but access alone does not guarantee equity. Who benefits when AI generates content rooted in Black culture? Who owns the narrative when an algorithm decides what stories get amplified and what voices get marginalized? And what responsibility do the creators\, executives\, and technologists in this room have in shaping what comes next? \nWhat We’ll Explore: \n\nHow AI is changing who gets to create content\, and who still gets left out\nThe bias embedded in AI systems and what it means for cultural representation in media and entertainment\nWhat creators\, executives\, and industry professionals can do right now to ensure AI serves culture rather than exploits it
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/breakout-session-2-ai-meets-culture-who-controls-the-narrative/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T124500
DTSTAMP:20260527T202233Z
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UID:2446-1780488000-1780490700@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Breakout Session 1 - Your Voice\, Your Culture: Building a Podcast that Moves People
DESCRIPTION:Overview: Podcasting is one of the most accessible entry points into media today but the shows that break through don’t just sound good\, they stand for something. In this session\, we’ll explore how to turn your voice into a cultural platform by leading with authenticity\, building intentional formats\, and thinking beyond just audio. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your idea\, this session will challenge you to think bigger about what you’re building and why it matters. \nSession Structure: \n\nWhy cultural perspective is your greatest competitive advantage\nWhat it really takes to launch and sustain a podcast\nBuilding formats\, not just episodes\nThinking about audience\, platform\, and distribution from day one\nInteractive: Define your show\, your audience\, and your first move\nOpen Q&A
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/breakout-session-1-your-voice-your-culture-building-a-podcast-that-moves-people/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212704Z
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UID:2444-1780487100-1780488000@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Break
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URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/break-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T114500
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UID:2439-1780483500-1780487100@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion - The Culture Shift: How Content\, Community & Connectivity Are Changing Everything
DESCRIPTION:Overview: The rules of media\, entertainment\, technology\, and sports are not just changing\, they are being rewritten in real time by the communities that consume them\, the creators who produce them\, and the platforms that distribute them. In this fireside chat\, industry leaders will explore how the convergence of content\, community\, and connectivity is dismantling traditional power structures and creating new ones\, and what that means for the professionals\, brands\, and organizations trying to keep pace. This is not a conversation about trends. It is a conversation about transformation. \nAudience Takeaways: \n\nHow community is emerging as a driving force in content distribution and audience building\nThe evolving relationship between connectivity\, sports\, and cultural storytelling\nWhat the shift in traditional gatekeeping means for professionals navigating today’s media landscape
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/panel-discussion-the-culture-shift-how-content-community-connectivity-are-changing-everything/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T104500
DTSTAMP:20260506T212606Z
CREATED:20260506T212606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T212606Z
UID:2442-1780482600-1780483500@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Networking Coffee Break
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URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/networking-coffee-break/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T103000
DTSTAMP:20260513T184936Z
CREATED:20260506T212116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T184936Z
UID:2435-1780479900-1780482600@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Opening Keynote: Culture as Currency (Featuring: Detavio Samuels\, CEO\, Offscript Worldwide)
DESCRIPTION:Overview: Culture is not a marketing strategy. It is the most powerful business asset of our time. As CEO of REVOLT\, Detavio Samuels has put that belief into practice at one of media’s most culturally driven companies. In this opening keynote\, he will challenge conventional thinking about media\, content\, and leadership\, and lay out what the next generation of industry leaders must understand to stay not just competitive\, but relevant.
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/opening-keynote-culture-as-currency-featuring-detavio-samuels-ceo-offscript-worldwide/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T094500
DTSTAMP:20260506T200215Z
CREATED:20260506T200215Z
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UID:2415-1780479000-1780479900@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Welcome
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URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/welcome/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T093000
DTSTAMP:20260506T195908Z
CREATED:20260506T195908Z
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UID:2413-1780475400-1780479000@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Registration + Welcome Breakfast
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URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/registration-welcome-breakfast/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T133000
DTSTAMP:20251022T014840Z
CREATED:20250513T204803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T014840Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Awards Luncheon\, Sponsored by Charter Communications
DESCRIPTION:Download Program Journal \n  \n\n2025 Mickey Leland Award Recipient\n\nTamron Hall\nTwo-time Emmy® Award-winning Journalist\, Television Talk Show Host\, and New York Times Best-selling Author\n\n2025 Luminaries\n\nJeff Meza\nEVP\, Head of Branded Entertainment & Integrated Marketing\, Urban One\nLaKendra Moxie\nVP\, Technical Operations and Service Delivery\, Cox Communications\nChima Ogbuokiri\nSVP\, Growth & Partner Marketing Strategy\, AMC Networks\nAnju Shunglu\nGroup VP\, Business Planning\, Customer Operations\, Charter Communications\n\n2025 Next Generation Leaders\n\nSamy Ben Aissa\nVP\, Mergers & Acquisitions\, Corporate Finance & Development\, Charter Communications\nAlex Gonzalez\nArea VP\, Field Operations\, Charter Communications\nLamarr Gordon\nVP\, Information Technology\, Charter Communications\nDonovan Reade\nVP\, Network Operations\, Charter Communications\n\n\nRyan Richards\nVP\, Audience and Content Development\, Spectrum News\nSara Salmabadi\nVP\, Commission Operations\, Charter Communications\nMiranda Thorpe\nVP\, Charlotte Office and Production Management\, ESPN\nFang Xu\nVP\, Talent Acquisition and Employee Experience\, A+E Global Media\n\n2025 Excellence in Mentorship Honorees\n\nPamala Steward\nDirector\, Distribution Operations\, A+E Global Media\nDouglas V. Holloway\nPresident\, Homewood Media and UKW Media\nMichelle Auguste\nVP\, Global Media Insights\, NBA
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/annual-awards-luncheon/
LOCATION:Westside Ballroom\, 5th Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T111500
DTSTAMP:20250715T190751Z
CREATED:20250509T233713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T190751Z
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SUMMARY:You Don't Owe Happiness
DESCRIPTION:Step into a new era of leadership with Sean Ilenrey’s dynamic keynote\, “You Don’t Owe Happiness”—a powerful extension of his bestselling book. In this transformative session\, Sean challenges the outdated belief that leaders are responsible for employee happiness\, instead advocating for value-centric leadership rooted in purpose\, growth\, and mutual accountability. \nDrawing on more than a decade of leadership experience and the core principles of his book\, Sean dives into the six pillars of value-centric leadership: empowerment\, recognition\, communication\, growth\, sponsorship\, and security. Through personal stories and practical insights\, he illustrates how these elements—not performative positivity—build cultures where people feel valued and inspired to contribute their best. \nWhether you lead a team\, a department\, or an entire organization\, this keynote will reframe your approach to culture and engagement. It’s not about managing morale—it’s about creating meaning. Join the movement to redefine what success looks like in the workplace. \nKey Learning Outcomes: \n\nRethink leadership around purpose\, not performativity\nDesign cultures that foster real engagement\nLead with authenticity and sustainable impact\n\nRecommended Audience: C-suite executives\, team leads\, inclusion champions\, emerging leaders
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/you-dont-owe-happiness/
LOCATION:Lyceum\, 5th Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T111500
DTSTAMP:20250924T204319Z
CREATED:20250509T232958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T204319Z
UID:1957-1761128100-1761131700@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Purpose × Platform: Designing Campaigns That Resonate and Scale
DESCRIPTION:In a time of shifting priorities and evolving narratives\, one truth remains: authentic\, culture-centered connection drives real growth. Join a dynamic panel of marketing innovators\, creative change-makers\, and audience architects for a bold conversation on building purpose-driven campaigns that resonate. \nExplore fresh collaboration models\, real-world case studies\, and actionable tools that help brands break through the noise—by showing up meaningfully\, inclusively\, and in step with today’s consumers. This is more than a session; it’s a blueprint for the future of marketing. \nKey Learning Outcomes: \n\nLeverage collaboration to deepen marketing impact\nAvoid performative approaches to cultural storytelling\nCreate purpose-driven strategies that foster long-term brand loyalty\n\nRecommended Audience: Chief marketing officers\, brand leads\, inclusion strategists\, creatives\, cultural consultants\, partnership teams
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/purpose-x-platform-designing-campaigns-that-resonate-and-scale/
LOCATION:Julliard\, 5th Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T101500
DTSTAMP:20250513T204803Z
CREATED:20250513T204803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T204803Z
UID:2074-1761127200-1761128100@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Networking Break
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URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/networking-break-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T100000
DTSTAMP:20250613T224218Z
CREATED:20250509T232521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T224218Z
UID:1953-1761123600-1761127200@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Unlocking Hidden Value in TV Scripts: Using NLP to Decode Content's Impact
DESCRIPTION:In an era where content is king and data is power\, media company leaders need tools that bridge creativity and analytics. This session explores how Natural Language Processing (NLP)—a subset of AI—can unlock powerful insights from television scripts\, transforming how networks and producers evaluate content\, predict audience reactions\, and drive programming strategy. \nAttendees will discover how NLP identifies linguistic patterns\, emotional tones\, and thematic signals that influence viewer engagement. With real-world applications and hands-on analysis\, this session empowers participants to turn script data into strategic assets—fueling smarter marketing\, stronger programming\, and more inclusive storytelling. \nThis session offers a data-driven approach to content strategy and valuation. \nKey Learning Outcomes: \n\nLeverage NLP for inclusive content analysis\nIdentify engagement patterns across diverse narratives\nApply AI to enhance creative decision-making\n\nRecommended Audience: Content developers\, data analysts\, marketing strategists\, network executives\, and programming leads.
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/unlocking-hidden-value-in-tv-scripts-using-nlp-to-decode-contents-impact/
LOCATION:Julliard\, 5th Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T100000
DTSTAMP:20250613T224228Z
CREATED:20250509T231935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T224228Z
UID:1946-1761123600-1761127200@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Unapologetically Breaking Barriers: A Journey to Leadership\, Inclusion\, and Success
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been underestimated? Passed over for a promotion? Pushed aside because you didn’t fit the mold? It’s time to break free. \nIn this powerful and inspiring workshop\, our speaker draws from real-world leadership journeys to explore what it truly means to lead with resilience. Together\, we’ll challenge outdated narratives\, dismantle systemic barriers\, and ignite a bold new path for advancement. Forget thinking outside the box — who decided there was a box in the first place? \nThis is your moment to spark ambition\, unleash your authentic power\, and create the inclusive future you deserve. Step into a leadership style that is fearless\, innovative\, and unapologetically you. Be bold. Be unstoppable. Break the box. \nKey Learning Outcomes: \n\nDevelop a resilience-based leadership mindset\nIdentify and challenge systems of exclusion\nBuild ecosystems of support.\n\nRecommended Audience: Aspiring executives and inclusive leadership development.
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/unapologetically-breaking-barriers-a-journey-to-leadership-inclusion-and-success/
LOCATION:Lyceum\, 5th Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T123000
DTSTAMP:20250929T154818Z
CREATED:20250513T204803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T154818Z
UID:2072-1761120000-1761136200@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Registration Open
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URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/registration-open-3/
LOCATION:6th Floor Registration Booth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T084500
DTSTAMP:20250903T170700Z
CREATED:20250513T204803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T170700Z
UID:2073-1761120000-1761122700@conference.namicnext.com
SUMMARY:Coffee and Connections (open to all conference attendees)
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URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/coffee-and-connections-open-to-all-conference-attendees/
LOCATION:5th Floor Foyer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T060000
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SUMMARY:NAMIC Zen Den (Meditation Room)
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URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/namic-zen-den-meditation-room-2/
LOCATION:Royale\, 6th Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20250930T220755Z
CREATED:20250513T204803Z
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SUMMARY:NAMIC Welcome Reception: Celebrating 45 Years of NAMIC & the 2025 Cablefax Voices of Impact List
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Cablefax; Sponsored by: NCTA The Internet & Television Association
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/namic-45-years-celebration-reception/
LOCATION:Astor Ballroom\, 7th Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T181500
DTSTAMP:20250829T162235Z
CREATED:20250721T165544Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Currency: Tapping Into the African American Audience to Understand Its Invaluable Impact
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by TV One \nDid you know that the African American consumer’s influence is visible across industries? With trends deriving from Black culture\, the African American consumer undeniably is influencing the culture at large. When you’re underestimating the power of Black influence\, you’re limiting your growth opportunities. \nInsights Driving Conversation: \n\n68% of the population feel African Americans influence mainstream U.S. Culture\n43% of the population agrees that Black people tend to be ahead of the curve (49% among Gen Z and Millennials)\n50% of Black Gen Z and Millennial population report spending more across key categories (i.e.\, food\, sports\, finance\, etc.) than Black Gen X and Boomer population\n\nThe Cultural ROI report measures African American impact via influence across various segments of the U.S. population with respect to categories such as music\, entertainment\, fitness/sports\, fashion/beauty\, automotive\, food\, travel\, politics\, social impact\, and culture. This thought-provoking session explores the influence of Black culture through the lens of Cultural ROI\, discussing what cultural currency means through three key categories: Influence\, Impact\, and Financial Value. \nKey Learning Outcomes: \n\nServing Black consumers will help build trust & connection within this audience\, sparking opportunity & innovation\, which can have a tangible/quantifiable\, life-long impact on your business.\nProactively transacting with Black audiences unlocks access to a highly engaged\, influential and growing segment with disposable income that fuels innovation and new mainstream trends.\nIgnoring Black consumers as an influential audience perpetuates “blind spots” and will limit brand growth and visibility.\n\nRecommended audience: chief marketing officers\, marketing directors & VPs\, brand strategy leads\, creatives\, strategists\, partnership leads\, and research leads
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/cultural-currency-tapping-into-the-african-american-audience-to-understand-its-invaluable-impact/
LOCATION:Majestic\, 6th Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T181500
DTSTAMP:20250613T224324Z
CREATED:20250509T233650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T224324Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Promotion Without Selling Out
DESCRIPTION:In today’s competitive workplace\, it’s not enough to let your work speak for itself. To stand out and get noticed\, you need to speak for your work! Yet for many professionals\, self-promotion feels uncomfortable\, even taboo. This session is your invitation to shift that mindset\, build your brand\, and get more of what you want at work. \nJoin us for a dynamic conversation on how to tell—and sell—your story with authenticity and impact. Learn how to build a personal brand that reflects your values\, positions you for advancement\, and ensures the right people know what you bring to the table. \nNow more than ever\, visibility is vital. Let’s break through the discomfort and equip you with the tools to speak up\, stand out\, and step into what’s next. \nKey Learning Outcomes: \n\nNavigate visibility with integrity\nBuild confidence in sharing your stand-out qualities\nLeverage self-advocacy for career advancement\n\nRecommended Audience: Newer professionals wanting to define\, establish their brand; seasoned professionals wanting to re-invent and reposition themselves for growth
URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/self-promotion-without-selling-out/
LOCATION:Shubert\, 6th Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T171500
DTSTAMP:20250513T204747Z
CREATED:20250513T204747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T204747Z
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SUMMARY:Break
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URL:https://conference.namicnext.com/event/break-5/
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