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Women in Entertainment Announces the 2025 Annual Summit

Women in Entertainment (WIE) has made a significant announcement that its eighth annual summit will take place on June 17, 2025, at the renowned Skirball Cultural Center located in Los Angeles, California. This pivotal event aims to unite influential voices from various sectors of the entertainment industry for a day filled with insightful panels, fireside chats, and interactive sessions. The summit is designed to address critical issues that are currently shaping the entertainment landscape.

Highlights of the Event

Among the esteemed speakers confirmed to attend the summit are notable personalities such as Kathy Bates, known for her work as an actress and executive producer in Matlock; Jennie Snyder Urman, notable showrunner and executive producer; Erin Foster, creator and executive producer of Nobody Wants This; and many more. This diverse lineup reflects WIE's commitment to promoting women leaders across the entertainment spectrum.

Key speakers at this year's event also include:

• - Sheila Ducksworth, President of CBS Studios
• - Alison Hoffman, President of STARZ Networks
• - Ashley Williams, founder of Hallmark's Make Her Mark Women's Directing Program
• - Candice Lim, host of ICYMI at Slate Magazine and many others.

Focus Areas for Discussion

The summit will delve into a variety of critical topics including:

• - The evolving economics of content creation and distribution
• - The influence of niche platforms and tailored audiences
• - Shifts in genre trends and storytelling techniques
• - How emerging technologies are impacting audience engagement and overall consumption patterns

These discussions aim to provide insights and foster a stronger understanding of how women in entertainment can adapt and thrive within an ever-changing industry landscape.

Empowering Connections

Renee Rossi, one of WIE’s co-founders, emphasized the importance of creating supportive spaces for women in the industry. “Creating spaces for women to share knowledge, connect with industry leaders, and support each other is at the heart of what we do, all year round,” she stated. This sentiment encapsulates WIE’s mission to empower women in front of and behind the camera as they navigate new technologies, increased competition, and higher audience expectations.

Media Partnerships

For the first time, WIE's media partner for the event will be Slate Magazine. The summit will also see sponsorship from several prominent companies including STARZ, Hallmark Media's Make Her Mark initiative, Moviepass, and many others, showcasing a wide array of support for this crucial gathering.

Get Involved

Tickets for the 8th Annual Women in Entertainment Summit are now available for purchase. For those interested in sponsoring or participating in the summit, inquiries can be made through [email protected].

About WIE

Founded in 2015 as a nonprofit organization, Women in Entertainment’s mission is to elevate women working in the industry through education, mentorship, and networking. The organization has developed numerous programs including annual summits, film screenings, mentorship initiatives, and workshops aimed at providing valuable resources and insights for women professionals.

With a commitment to fostering a more transparent and inclusive industry dialogue, WIE continues to address current and emerging topics critical to women in entertainment.

In this rapidly changing environment, the upcoming summit promises to be a valuable platform for sharing insights and strategies essential for women striving for success in the entertainment field.