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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!
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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.
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
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
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
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

SPEAKERS

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Bethann Hardison

HonoreeFashion Advocate & Luxury Brand Consultant
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Tobin Heath

HonoreeUSA Soccer & Co-Founder, Re-Inc
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Christen Press

HonoreeUSA Soccer & Co-Founder, Re-Inc
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J. Smith Cameron

HonoreeEmmy Award®-Nominated Actress
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Shelmina Abji

Author, Angel Investor and Philanthropist
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Dr. Noura Abul-Husn

Vice President, Genomic Health 23andMe
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Daisy Auger-Domínguez

President, Auger-Domínguez Ventures
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Lauren Baker

Senior Brand Manager, Engagement & Social Impact for Dove
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Dr. Ella Bell

Professor, Dartmouth
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Gretchen Carlson

Co-Founder, Lift Our Voices
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Tisha Campbell

Actress, Co-Founder Colored My Mind
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Cari Champion

Broadcast Journalist and Television Personality
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Abrima Erwiah

Co-Founder, Studio One Eighty Nine
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Cristina Garcia

Policy Maker
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Dany Garcia

Founder, CEO & Chairwoman, The Garcia Companies
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Ja'Nay Hawkins

Chief Partnerships Officer, MAKERS
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Lidia Garcia

Clinical Social Worker, Hypnotherapist, and lululemon Ambassador
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Olatunde Johnson

Ruth Bader Ginsburg '59 Professor of Law at Columbia Law School
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Leslie Jones

Actor & Comedian
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Tracy Keim

Brand Chief Officer, 23ANDME
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Erin Loos Cutraro

Founder and CEO, She Should Run
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Riki Lindhome

Actress, Writer & Comedian
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Sheila Lirio Marcelo

Co-Founder and CEO, Ohai.ai
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Lucinda Martinez

Director, Travel + Leisure & Founder, LuMark, LLC
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Alexis McGill Johnson

President & CEO, Planned Parenthood Action Fund
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Judy McGrath

Amazon Board of Directors and Former CEO of MTV Networks
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Nadya Okamoto

Co-Founder, August
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Gwyneth Paltrow

CEO & Founder, goop
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Michaela Pereira

Journalist & TV Host
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Karen Pittman

Actor, Producer & Activist
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Corey Rae

Activist, Actress, Model, Speaker, Writer
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Agata Reyes

Partner in the CEO and Board Practice at True Search
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Julie Roginsky

Co-Founder, Lift Our Voices
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CiCi Rojas

President of Tico Productions
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Bozoma Saint John

Hall of Fame Inducted Marketing Executive, Entrepreneur & Author
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Hillary Schneller

Attorney, Center for Reproductive Rights
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Lena Waithe

Founder, Hillman Grad
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Jess Weiner

Cultural Expert & CEO, Talk to Jess
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Elaine Welteroth

Award-winning Journalist, NYT bestselling Author, Judge on Project Runway
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Alicin Williamson

Chief Diversity and Culture Officer at Yahoo & President of MAKERS
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Bo Young Lee

Chief Impact Officer, AnitaB.org & President, Advisory Services, AnitaB.org
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Crystal Zerrenner

Chief Growth Officer at Thinx Inc.

2024 MAKERS PARTNERS

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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