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!
AGENDA
6:00 PM
MAKERS HONORS & Arrivals
6:30 PM
Dinner & Ceremony
6:30 AM
lululemon RUN
9:00 AM
SESSION 1: EQUITY IN THE WORKPLACE
Speakers will include:
+ Joanna Barsh (Director Emerita of McKinsey & Company and Founder of Centered Leadership)
+ Karen Pittman (Actor, Activist, and Producer)
+ Julie Roginsky & Gretchen Carlson (Co-Founder of Lift Our Voices)
+ Tobin Heath & Christen Press (Two-Time World Cup Champions and Co-Founders of RE-INC)
+ Bozoma Saint John (Hall of Fame Inducted Marketing Executive, Author, and Entrepreneur)
+ Joanna Barsh (Director Emerita of McKinsey & Company and Founder of Centered Leadership)
+ Karen Pittman (Actor, Activist, and Producer)
+ Julie Roginsky & Gretchen Carlson (Co-Founder of Lift Our Voices)
+ Tobin Heath & Christen Press (Two-Time World Cup Champions and Co-Founders of RE-INC)
+ Bozoma Saint John (Hall of Fame Inducted Marketing Executive, Author, and Entrepreneur)
11:00 AM
SESSION 2: VOTING, BODY AUTONOMY & POLICY
Speakers will include:
+ CiCi Rojas (Chairman of the Board of YMCA)
+ Abrima Erwiah (Activist & Co-Founder of Studio One Eighty Nine and Fashion Our Future)
+ Alexis McGill Johnson (President & CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund)
+ Hillary Schneller (Attorney at Center of Reproductive Rights and Co-Lead Counsel in the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization)
+ Nadya Okamoto (Co-Founder of August and period.org)
+ Cristina Garcia (Educator and Policymaker)
+ Michaela Pereira (Journalist and TV Host)
+ Crystal Zerrenner (Chief Growth Officer of Thinx)
+ CiCi Rojas (Chairman of the Board of YMCA)
+ Abrima Erwiah (Activist & Co-Founder of Studio One Eighty Nine and Fashion Our Future)
+ Alexis McGill Johnson (President & CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund)
+ Hillary Schneller (Attorney at Center of Reproductive Rights and Co-Lead Counsel in the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization)
+ Nadya Okamoto (Co-Founder of August and period.org)
+ Cristina Garcia (Educator and Policymaker)
+ Michaela Pereira (Journalist and TV Host)
+ Crystal Zerrenner (Chief Growth Officer of Thinx)
12:30 PM
LUNCH
1:45 PM
SESSION 3: ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS, AND STORYTELLING
Speakers will include:
+ Cynt Marshall (CEO of Dallas Mavericks)
+ Dany Garcia (Founder, CEO & Chairwoman of The Garcia Companies)
+ Judy McGrath (Former CEO of MTV)
+ Sheila Lirio Marcelo (Co-Founder & CEO of Ohai.ai)
+ Cynt Marshall (CEO of Dallas Mavericks)
+ Dany Garcia (Founder, CEO & Chairwoman of The Garcia Companies)
+ Judy McGrath (Former CEO of MTV)
+ Sheila Lirio Marcelo (Co-Founder & CEO of Ohai.ai)
3:30 PM
WORKSHOP 1: JOANNA BARSH
5:15 PM
DINNER
6:45 PM
MAKERS AT NIGHT
Speakers will include:
+ Riki Lindhome (Actor, Comedian, Writer)
+ Leslie Jones (Actor, Comedian, Writer)
+ Riki Lindhome (Actor, Comedian, Writer)
+ Leslie Jones (Actor, Comedian, Writer)
6:30 AM
lululemon RUN
8:00 AM
BREAKFAST
9:15 AM
EQUITY & HOW-TO WORKSHOPS
Workshops will include:
+ HOW TO…Get A Book Deal & Write a Memoir
+ HOW TO…Run For Office & Implement Policy
+ HOW TO…Ask for Raise & Promotion
+ HOW TO…Manage Work & Grief
+ HOW TO…Discover & Manage Your Genetic Health
+ HOW TO…Get A Book Deal & Write a Memoir
+ HOW TO…Run For Office & Implement Policy
+ HOW TO…Ask for Raise & Promotion
+ HOW TO…Manage Work & Grief
+ HOW TO…Discover & Manage Your Genetic Health
12:00 PM
ROOM CHECKOUT & LUNCH
2:00 PM
IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. ELLA BELL & GWYNETH PALTROW
SPEAKERS
Bethann Hardison
HonoreeFashion Advocate & Luxury Brand ConsultantTobin Heath
HonoreeUSA Soccer & Co-Founder, Re-IncChristen Press
HonoreeUSA Soccer & Co-Founder, Re-IncGretchen Carlson
Co-Founder, Lift Our VoicesAbrima Erwiah
Co-Founder, Studio One Eighty NineCristina Garcia
Policy MakerDany Garcia
Founder, CEO & Chairwoman, The Garcia CompaniesLidia Garcia
Clinical Social Worker, Hypnotherapist, and lululemon AmbassadorLeslie Jones
Actor & ComedianRiki Lindhome
Actress, Writer & ComedianErin Loos Cutraro
Founder and CEO, She Should RunCynt Marshall
CEO, Dallas MavericksAlexis 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 & ActivistAgata Reyes
Partner in the CEO and Board Practice at True SearchJulie Roginsky
Co-Founder, Lift Our VoicesCiCi Rojas
President of Tico ProductionsBozoma Saint John
Hall of Fame Inducted Marketing Executive, Entrepreneur & AuthorHillary Schneller
Attorney, Center for Reproductive RightsLena Waithe
Founder, Hillman GradJess Weiner
Cultural Expert & CEO, Talk to Jess2024 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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