Digital Diversity Network Conference NY

3rd Annual

ConvergenCe - nYCInclusion, Collaboration & Engagement

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Thursday • November 6, 2014 9:00am – 5:30pm

bloomberg lp 731 lexiNgToN aveNue • New york, Ny 10022

Welcome to Digital Diversity Network’s third annual New York City Conference, Convergence - NYC: Inclusion, Collaboration & Engagement

on behalf of digital diversity network (ddn), welcome to our third annual new York City Conference. Thank you for joining us and being part of a community of diverse thought leaders who are helping to drive the innovation economy.

ddn is a 21st Century, non-profit, professional association launched in october 2012 to provide community, education and resources to advance diversity in the digital media and hi-tech sectors. With a specific emphasis on pipeline expansion, leadership development and ownership, ddn works to ensure that the hi-tech earner/producer economy mirrors the demographics of key consumer/user groups.

since our inception, we have hosted educational conferences, panel discussions and networking events in new York, Los Angeles and silicon valley to provide a platform for diverse working professionals, entrepreneurs, companies and investors—across all business sectors--to share ideas, information and opportunities. We recently hosted a digital Town Hall Meeting to make career development even more accessible; and launched a Talent database to assist sponsoring companies with pipeline development.

our conference theme, Inclusion, Collaboration & Engagement, reflects our mission while addressing current business and consumer trends. Today’s assembly of industry leaders not only reflect the diversity we strive to achieve, but will also help to keep you abreast of the latest global trends and opportunities. Your presence here, today, and your continued support of ddn, clearly demonstrates the demand for the services we provide.

Today’s event would not be possible without the generous support of our co-sponsor and host, bloomberg Lp. Their sustained support of ddn over the past two years has been critical to our success. We also thank the cadre of volunteers who helped to shape today’s program.

ddn would not exist without the visionary and generous support of our Founding partners: The new York Times, Time Warner, Warner bros. entertainment, Inc., and The Walt disney Company; as well as our other corporate sponsors: Comcast nbCUniversal, saatchi & saatchi, and viacom.

We hope that you will leave today’s conference feeling em-powered and inspired. To sustain the momentum, we urge you to also visit our website, www.ddno.

org, and our social media sites to join our member community and maintain the connec-tions you have estab-lished here today.

sincerely,

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sChEDulE of EvENtsMorning Meet-Up 8:00 – 9:00 am

registration, continental Breakfast & networking

conference opening 9:00 – 9:10 am

Kathy a. Johnson, Coo, digital diversity network & Justin smith, Ceo, bloomberg Media

Innovation in tech Diversity 9:10 – 10:10 am

In recent months, high profile tech companies have released their workforce demographic data and amplified the

conversation around diversity in the tech industry. While sharing diversity data is a start, what are these companies—

and others—doing to effect changes in their workforce composition, investment strategies and organizational cultures?

How are tech companies engaging multi-cultural consumers and communities? What are their long, and short-term

plans? What metrics will drive their diversity and inclusion efforts?

Industry stalwarts, as well as those who are just starting to navigate tech diversity, will share success stories and

innovative ideas for advancing diversity in employment, leadership, ownership and consumer engagement in

the digital media and tech sectors.

Moderator: Kedma Brown, vp, director of Integrated production, saatchi & saatchi

Panelists: Mercedes Bent, global director of new ventures, general Assembly

will ehrenfeld, program Manager, education, IbM

Matthew Powers, senior operations & Logistics Manager, Uber nYC

carol watson, Chief Thriver; Founder/president, Tangerine Watson, Inc.;

& senior Consultant, Future Work Institute

Break 10:10 – 10:20 am

tech talk: stephen ozoigbo, Ceo, African Technology Foundation 10:20 – 10:55 am

Moderator: Marc howland, private equity Investment professional, The Carlyle group

Break 10:55 – 11:05 am

are we there yet? the new york city start-Up scene 11:05 am – 12:00 pm

new York City’s silicon Alley is very much alive and well with a reported $3.4 billion in venture-capital investments in

2013. The 4th quarter, alone, saw investments top more than $1 billion—a first since 2001. even more significantly,

50% of those 2013 investments went to seed-stage start-ups. How are diverse tech entrepreneurs faring in new York’s

vibrant tech economy? Local entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and tech advisors will share their stories, as well as

advice for conquering silicon Alley.

Moderator: travis rundlet, Managing director, rundlet Advisory, pLLC

Panelists: Gillian Munson, CFo, Xo group

william crowder, venture Advisor, Catalyst Fund, Comcast ventures

Kate shillo, director, galvanize ventures

taylor noguera, Co-founder & Managing partner, vaudeville ventures

Luncheon/Keynoter 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Because of them we can: Include, collaborate & engage

eunique Jones Gibson, Artist & Creator of the Because of Them We Can™ Campaign

Time Warner is proud to support

DIGITAL DIVERSITY NETWORK

The only limits are those we accept.

Mobile First: creating Global consumer experiences 1:30 – 2:30 pm

As mobile replaces television as the first screen for video consumption, global strategies have become a priority.

How will consumers, worldwide, experience content on alternative devices? How are advertisers, programmers

and marketers creating content to engage these audiences? Where are the next big global opportunities?

Moderator: salil Dalvi, svp, digital distribution, nbCUniversal & Co-gM, dyle

Panelists: caralene robinson, svp, Creative group & Consumer Marketing, vH1

alix Baudin, svp & general Manager, digital product & operations, scripps networks Interactive

Zim Ugochukowu, Founder, Travel noire

networking Break 2:30 – 3:00 pm

tech talk: Jamal simmons, Tv political Analyst & Co-Founder, FLYCLIQUe, Inc. 3:00 – 3:30 pm

Moderator: Monica Bertran, Manager, Corporate Communications Multimedia department,

bloomberg Lp

Break 3:30 – 3:40 pm

Pro-social engagement strategy: Leveraging Digital Media & technology

to advance the Public Good 3:40 – 4:40 pm

does digital media have the power to make the world a better place? We think so. Whether you are a non-profit,

a social entrepreneur, or a major corporation, digital media can be used successfully to generate awareness of important

issues and causes; connect critical learning tools and resources to people in need; and galvanize communities, volunteers

and donors to take action. seasoned professionals from the corporate and non-profit sectors will share thought-provoking

insights and strategies for using digital media to help improve the lives of others and to more effectively engage with the

communities they serve.

Moderator: curtis Midkiff, director of social engagement at American red Cross

Panelists: Dupe ajayi, digital strategist at City of new York

tracy hepler, director, Content & Community, digital strategy for bbdo

aliya rahman, program director, Code for progress

tonya rapley, Certified Financial educator & Founder, MyFab Finance

Break 4:40 – 4:50 pm

tech talk: tiffany Pham, Founder & Ceo, Mogul, Inc. 4:50 – 5:20 pm

Moderator: Lauren deLisa, digi-Cultural Trend Analyst & MsnbC guest Commentator

conference wrap-Up 5:20 – 5:30 pm

Kathy a. Johnson, Coo, digital diversity network

elana weinstein, global Head of diversity & Inclusion, bloomberg Lp

sChEDulE of EvENts

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PartNErs aND sPoNsors

annual sponsors

founding Partners


Innovation drivesexcellence.

We’re proud to support the Digital Diversity Network.

Jihan antoine

annie bias

kedma brown

lynn godfrey

kay lucas

Travis rundlet

amaris Talbert

andrea wade

James wright

Bloomberg LP

michelle Ceran

emily Fishbein

karen greene

manisha mehrotra

ember Media

Ibis communications

Luis Marin Photography

CommIttEE & aCkNoWlEDgEmENts

fall 2014 Conference Planning Committee

host Committee

special acknowledgements


KeDMa Brown VP, Director of

Integrated Production,

Saatchi & Saatchi

saLIL DaLvI SVP, Digital

Distribution,

NBCUniversal

& Co-GM, Dyle

rIcharD Gay EVP, Strategy &

Business Operations,

Viacom Music Group

DhanUsha sIvaJee EVP, Marketing,

XO Group

eLana weInsteInGlobal Head of

Diversity & Inclusion,

Bloomberg LP

the Digital Diversity Network digital diversity network is a 501 (c)(6) non-profit association, established in April 2012 to advance diversity in the digital media and hi-tech sectors. With a specific emphasis on professional development, recruitment and pipeline expansion, ddn works to ensure that the hi-tech producer/earner economy mirrors the demographics of key consumer/user groups.

mission We provide community, education and resources to foster diverse leadership and ownership in the digital media and hi-tech sectors.

founding Partners

annual sponsors

board of Directors

KeDMa

Brown VP, Director of Integrated Production, Saatchi & Saatchi

Lasharah

BUntInG Senior Editor for Digital Training & Recruitment, The New York Times

aLBert chenG EVP & Chief Product Officer, Digital Media, Disney ABC Television Group

saLIL DaLvI SVP, Digital Distribution, NBCUniversal & Co-GM, Dyle

waLter DeLPh Managing Director, BCG DigitalVentures

MaLIK DUcarD Director of Content Partnerships, YouTube/Google

MIcheLLe FIsher Founder & CEO, Blaze Mobile

MarceLIno

ForD-LIvene GM, Integrated Media & Communications;Communications & External Relations, Intel Corporation

rIcharD Gay EVP, Strategy & Business Operations, Viacom Music Group

tracy Lawrence Managing Director, Tracy L. Lawrence, LLC

Kay MaDatI EVP & Chief Digital Officer, BET

DhanUsha sIvaJee EVP, Marketing, XO Group

KIKo washInGton EVP, Worldwide Human Resources, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

about DDN


Conference opening 9:00–9:10 am

luncheon / keynoter: Because of Them We Can: Include, Collaborate & Engage 12:00–1:30 pm

Innovation in tech Diversity 9:10–10:10 amIn recent months, high profile tech companies have released their workforce demographic data and amplified the conversation around diversity in the tech industry. While sharing diversity data is a start, what are these companies—and others—doing to effect changes in their workforce composition, investment strategies and organizational cultures? How are tech companies engaging multi-cultural consumers and communities? What are their long, and short-term plans? What metrics will drive their diversity and inclusion efforts?

Industry stalwarts, as well as those who are just starting to navigate tech diversity, will share success stories and innovative ideas for advancing diversity in employment, leadership, ownership and consumer engagement in the digital media and tech sectors.

mobile first: Creating global Consumer Experiences 1:30–2:30 pmAs mobile replaces television as the first screen for video consumption, global strategies have become a priority. How will consumers, worldwide, experience content on alternative devices? How are advertisers, programmers and marketers creating content to engage these audiences? Where are the next big global opportunities?

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tech talk 10:20–10:55 am

KaThy a. Johnson COO, Digital Diversity Network

JusTIn smIThCEO, Bloomberg Media

KEdma BroWn VP, Director ofIntegrated Production, Saatchi & Saatchi

mErCEdEs BEnTGlobal Director of New Ventures, General Assembly

WIll EhrEnfEldProgram Manager, Education, IBM

maTThEW PoWErs Senior Operations & Logistics Manager, Uber NYC

Carol WaTsonChief Thriver; Founder/President, Tangerine Watson, Inc.; & Senior Consultant, Future Work Institute

Moderator

panelists

marC hoWland Private Equity Investment Professional, The Carlyle Group

Moderator

sTEPhEn ozoIgBoCEO, African Technology Foundation

Featuring

are We there Yet? the New York City start-up scene 11:05 am–12:00 pmnew York City’s silicon Alley is very much alive and well with a reported $3.4 billion in venture-capital investments in 2013. The 4th quarter, alone, saw investments top more than $1 billion—a first since 2001. even more significantly, 50% of those 2013 investments went to seed-stage start-ups. How are diverse tech entrepreneurs faring in new York’s vibrant tech economy? Local entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and tech advisors will share their stories, as well as advice for conquering silicon Alley.

TravIs rundlET

Managing Director, Rundlet Advisory, PLLC

gIllIan munsonCFO, XO Group

WIllIam CroWdErVenture Advisor, Catalyst Fund, Comcast Ventures

KaTE shIllo Director, Galvanize Ventures

Taylor noguEraCo-founder & Managing Partner, Vaudeville Ventures

Moderator

panelists

EunIquE JonEs gIBson Artist & Creator of the because of Them We Can™ Campaign

salIl dalvI

SVP, Digital Distribution, NBCUniversal & Co-GM, Dyle

CaralEnE roBInsonSVP, Creative Group & Consumer Marketing, VH1

alIx BaudInSVP & General Manager, Digital Product & Operations, Scripps Networks Interactive

zIm ugoChuKoWu Founder, Travel Noire

Moderator

panelists

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Conference Wrap-up 5:20–5:30 pm

tech talk 4:50–5:20 pm

laurEn delIsa Digi-Cultural Trend Analyst & MSNBC Guest Commentator

TIffany PhamFounder & CEO, Mogul, Inc.

ModeratorFeaturing

KaThy a. Johnson

COO, Digital Diversity Network Elana WEInsTEInGlobal Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Bloomberg LP

Pro-social Engagement strategy: leveraging Digital media & technology to advance the Public good 3:40–4:40 pmdoes digital media have the power to make the world a better place? We think so. Whether you are a non-profit, a social entre-preneur, or a major corporation, digital media can be used successfully to generate awareness of important issues and causes; connect critical learning tools and resources to people in need; and galvanize communities, volunteers and donors to take action. seasoned professionals from the corporate and non-profit sectors will share thought-provoking insights and strategies for using digital media to help improve the lives of others and to more effectively engage with the communities they serve.

CurTIs mIdKIff

Director of Social Engagement at American Red Cross@clmidkiff

duPE aJayIDigital Strategist at City of New York @theajayieffect

TraCy hEPlErDirector, Content & Community, Digital Strategy for BBDO @tracyhepler

alIya rahman Program Director, Code for Progress @codefor progress@aliyarahman

Tonya raPlEyCertified Financial Educator & Founder, MyFab Finance@myfabfinance

Moderatorpanelists

tech talk 3:00–3:30 pm

monICa BErTran Manager, Corporate Communications

Multimedia Department, Bloomberg LP

Jamal sImmonsTV Political Analyst & Co-Founder, FLYCLIQUE, Inc.

@flyclique

ModeratorFeaturing

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