MAKING THE FUTURE NOWOne stage. Endless inspiration. The MAKERS Conference brings together women and allies for an unforgettable three-day leadership summit jam-packed with keynotes, panels, workshops, networking and more. This is your chance to hear from the most powerful waveMAKERS in business, entertainment, tech, finance, policy and sports.
We’re done imagining an equitable future. We’re here to ignite it—with you. Don’t miss out!
2024 AGENDA
5:45 PM
MAKERS HONORS & Arrivals
6:30 PM
DINNER BEGINS
7:10 PM
PERFORMANCE + WELCOME INTRODUCTION
Performance by The Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, First Partner of California
7:15 PM
HONORS AWARD CEREMONY
Honorees will include:
Bethann Hardison (Model, Fashion Advocate, and Luxury Brand Consultant)
Tobin Heath and Christen Press (U.S.A. Women’s Soccer Team Champions & Founders of RE-INC and first female team to fight and win equal pay in sports)
J. Smith Cameron (Emmy Award®-Nominated Actress), and more.
Bethann Hardison (Model, Fashion Advocate, and Luxury Brand Consultant)
Tobin Heath and Christen Press (U.S.A. Women’s Soccer Team Champions & Founders of RE-INC and first female team to fight and win equal pay in sports)
J. Smith Cameron (Emmy Award®-Nominated Actress), and more.
8:15 PM
CLOSING REMARKS
6:15 AM
lululemon MORNING RUN
7:00 AM
BREAKFAST
9:00 AM
WELCOME INTRODUCTION
9:05 AM
SESSION 1: EQUITY IN THE WORKPLACE
Cutting to the chase! Our conference kicks off with bold, honest conversations on workplace equity, tackling NDAs, female leadership, and workforce statistics as we peel back the curtain to explore how real-life experiences impact both women's lives and the characters we see reflected on screen.
CONVERSATION 1: TAKING INVENTORY: WHERE WE REALLY ARE Speaker: Joanna Barsh
CONVERSATION 2: WOMEN AT WORK: FICTION VS. REALITY Speakers: Karen Pittman and J. Smith Cameron
CONVERSATION 3: CLOSING THE GAP: PAY EQUITY & PAYING IT FORWARD Speaker: Tobin Heath
CONVERSATION 4: BREAKING THE SILENCE: NDAS & FORCED ARBITRATION Speakers: Gretchen Carlson, Julie Roginsky, and Leslie Russo
CONVERSATION 5: CHALLENGING FEMALE LEADERSHIP Speaker: Bozoma Saint John
CONVERSATION 1: TAKING INVENTORY: WHERE WE REALLY ARE Speaker: Joanna Barsh
CONVERSATION 2: WOMEN AT WORK: FICTION VS. REALITY Speakers: Karen Pittman and J. Smith Cameron
CONVERSATION 3: CLOSING THE GAP: PAY EQUITY & PAYING IT FORWARD Speaker: Tobin Heath
CONVERSATION 4: BREAKING THE SILENCE: NDAS & FORCED ARBITRATION Speakers: Gretchen Carlson, Julie Roginsky, and Leslie Russo
CONVERSATION 5: CHALLENGING FEMALE LEADERSHIP Speaker: Bozoma Saint John
11:00 AM
POST-SESSION MIXER
11:30 AM
SESSION 2: OUR VOICE, OUR BODY, OUR CHOICE: VOTING, BODY AUTONOMY, & POLICY
Next, we deep dive into the high stakes surrounding Voting, Body Autonomy, and Policy with Alexis McGill and other experts who educate on the sobering realities women face by not voting in this election and avoiding apathy. regarding the ongoing fight for women’s reproductive rights, maternal health, and period tax.
CONVERSATION 1: INACTION IS NOT AN OPTION: THE 2024 ELECTION Speakers: Erin Loos Cutraro, Jess Weiner, Abrima Erwiah, and CiCi Rojas
CONVERSATION 2: FIGHTING FOR AGENCY: WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS & MATERNAL HEALTH Speakers: Alexis McGill Johnson, Elaine Welteroth, and Hillary Schneller
CONVERSATION 3: BREAKING THE CYCLE: PERIOD POVERTY & POLICY Speakers: Alexis McGill Johnson, Nadya Okamoto, and Cristina Garcia
WALK THE WALK: A special presentation from Crystal Zerrenner from THINX
WALK THE WALK: A special presentation from Dr. Noura Abul-Husn from 23andme
CONVERSATION 4: IMPACTING CULTURE: THE CROWN ACT Speakers: Michaela Pereira, Karen Pittman, and Lauren Baker
CONVERSATION 1: INACTION IS NOT AN OPTION: THE 2024 ELECTION Speakers: Erin Loos Cutraro, Jess Weiner, Abrima Erwiah, and CiCi Rojas
CONVERSATION 2: FIGHTING FOR AGENCY: WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS & MATERNAL HEALTH Speakers: Alexis McGill Johnson, Elaine Welteroth, and Hillary Schneller
CONVERSATION 3: BREAKING THE CYCLE: PERIOD POVERTY & POLICY Speakers: Alexis McGill Johnson, Nadya Okamoto, and Cristina Garcia
WALK THE WALK: A special presentation from Crystal Zerrenner from THINX
WALK THE WALK: A special presentation from Dr. Noura Abul-Husn from 23andme
CONVERSATION 4: IMPACTING CULTURE: THE CROWN ACT Speakers: Michaela Pereira, Karen Pittman, and Lauren Baker
1:00 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH
1:30 PM
OPTIONAL WORKSHOP
HOW TO…Show Up and Make A Difference For Your Community Speaker: Erin Loos Cutraro
2:30 PM
SESSION 3: BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Our next session centers around Entrepreneurship and Business with discussions tackling a broad range of topics from women in business, male allyship, AI, and its impact on women.
CONVERSATION 1: HIRING WOMEN: HOW TO CULTIVATE DEEP CONNECTION Speakers: Ty Stiklorius and Guest
CONVERSATION 2: UNITING FRONTS: MALE ALLYSHIP Speakers: Dany Garcia and Cari Champion
CONVERSATION 3: WORKING SMARTER: AI & FEMALE PRODUCTIVITY Speaker: Sheila Lirio Marcelo
WORKSHOP: HOW REMARKABLE WOMEN LEAD Speaker: Joanna Barsh
CONVERSATION 1: HIRING WOMEN: HOW TO CULTIVATE DEEP CONNECTION Speakers: Ty Stiklorius and Guest
CONVERSATION 2: UNITING FRONTS: MALE ALLYSHIP Speakers: Dany Garcia and Cari Champion
CONVERSATION 3: WORKING SMARTER: AI & FEMALE PRODUCTIVITY Speaker: Sheila Lirio Marcelo
WORKSHOP: HOW REMARKABLE WOMEN LEAD Speaker: Joanna Barsh
5:00 PM
COCKTAILS and DINNER
7:00 PM
MAKERS AT NIGHT
A special late-night event with Leslie Jones, Riki Lindhome, Tisha Campbell, and Corey Rae to round out the day and bring women together through laughter and connection.
6:15 AM
lululemon MORNING RUN
7:00 AM
BREAKFAST
9:15 AM
WORKSHOP SESSION 1
How To…Use Your Genetics to Your Health Advantage Speaker: Dr. Noura Abul-Husn
HOW TO…DEMYSTIFY CORPORATE BOARDS Speaker: Agata Reyes
HOW TO ... REDEFINE FINANCIAL FREEDOM Speaker: Berna Anat
10:00 AM
BREAK
10:15 AM
WORKSHOP SESSION 2
HOW TO…INCREASE YOUR VALUE AT WORK Speaker: Lauren Wesley Wilson
HOW TO…NEGOTIATE A PROMOTION AND RAISE Speaker: Shelmina Abji
HOW TO…SPEAK UP & NAVIGATE CORPORATE CULTURE Speaker: Lydia Smith
11:00 AM
CHECK OUT
11:00 AM
LUNCH
1:00 PM
WRITING YOUR NEXT CHAPTER: THIRD ACTS
Speakers: Judy McGrath and Jeanine Liburd
1:20 PM
LEAD BY EXAMPLE: LIFE LESSONS
Speaker: Bethann Hardison and Elaine Welteroth
2:00 PM
HIVE TO HIVE: HOW TO FIND CO-CONSPIRATORS
Speakers: Gwyneth Paltrow and Dr. Ella Bell
2:30 PM
EVENT CONCLUDES
2024 SPEAKERS
Bethann Hardison
HonoreeFashion Advocate & Luxury Brand ConsultantTobin Heath
HonoreeUSA Soccer & Co-Founder, Re-IncChristen Press
HonoreeUSA Soccer & Co-Founder, Re-IncJ. Smith Cameron
HonoreeEmmy Award®-Nominated ActressShelmina Abji
Author, Angel Investor and PhilanthropistDr. Noura Abul-Husn
Vice President, Genomic Health 23andMeDaisy Auger-Domínguez
President, Auger-Domínguez VenturesLauren Baker
Senior Brand Manager, Engagement & Social Impact for DoveDr. Ella Bell
Professor, DartmouthGretchen Carlson
Co-Founder, Lift Our VoicesTisha Campbell
Actress, Co-Founder Colored My MindCari Champion
Broadcast Journalist and Television PersonalityKim Durdin
Co-Founder and Co-Owner KindredSpaceLA Birth CenterAbrima Erwiah
Co-Founder, Studio One Eighty NineCristina Garcia
Policy MakerDany Garcia
Founder, CEO & Chairwoman, The Garcia CompaniesJa'Nay Hawkins
Chief Partnerships Officer, MAKERSLidia Garcia
Clinical Social Worker, Hypnotherapist, and lululemon AmbassadorOlatunde Johnson
Ruth Bader Ginsburg '59 Professor of Law at Columbia Law SchoolLeslie Jones
Actor & ComedianTracy Keim
Brand Chief Officer, 23ANDMEErin Loos Cutraro
Founder and CEO, She Should RunRiki Lindhome
Actress, Writer & ComedianSheila Lirio Marcelo
Co-Founder and CEO, Ohai.aiLucinda Martinez
Director, Travel + Leisure & Founder, LuMark, LLCAlexis McGill Johnson
President & CEO, Planned Parenthood Action FundJudy McGrath
Amazon Board of Directors and Former CEO of MTV NetworksNadya Okamoto
Co-Founder, AugustGwyneth Paltrow
CEO & Founder, goopMichaela Pereira
Journalist & TV HostKaren Pittman
Actor, Producer & ActivistCorey Rae
Activist, Actress, Model, Speaker, WriterAgata Reyes
Partner in the CEO and Board Practice at True SearchJulie Roginsky
Co-Founder, Lift Our VoicesCiCi Rojas
President of Tico ProductionsLeslie Russo
C-Suite Executive and Executive ProducerBozoma Saint John
Hall of Fame Inducted Marketing Executive, Entrepreneur & AuthorHillary Schneller
Attorney, Center for Reproductive RightsStacy L. Smith
Founder, Annenberg Inclusion InitiativeLena Waithe
Founder, Hillman GradJess Weiner
Cultural Expert & CEO, Talk to JessElaine Welteroth
Award-winning Journalist, NYT bestselling Author, Judge on Project RunwayAlicin Williamson
Chief Diversity and Culture Officer at Yahoo & President of MAKERSBo Young Lee
Chief Impact Officer, AnitaB.org & President, Advisory Services, AnitaB.orgCrystal Zerrenner
Chief Growth Officer at Thinx Inc.FAQS
- Where is the event?The 2024 MAKERS Conference is at The Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90210.
- Who will be speaking at the conference?We’re working hard to curate this year’s roster of inspiring speakers. Stay tuned to see which futureMAKERS are on the list! Previous speakers include activist Gloria Steinem, founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Honest Company Jessica Alba, CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Alexis McGill Johnson, author, actor and producer Constance Wu, human rights activist Loretta J. Ross and FDNY firefighter Regina Wilson—among many more trailblazers.
- Can I propose a speaker for the event?After careful consideration and review, we are pleased to announce that we have now finalized our list of speakers for the event. Regrettably, this means we are no longer accepting additional speaker submissions. We want to express our gratitude for your interest in contributing to the success of the MAKERS Conference. We hope that there will be opportunities for collaboration in the future.
- How can I get involved as a partner and/or sponsor?We’re always looking to grow our community. Reach out to partners@makers.com.
- How can I sign up to learn more about MAKERS news for future events and updates?We’d love to keep you in the loop. Sign up for our monthly newsletter on the "About Us" page.
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