THE ADCOLOR CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY GSD&M AND OMNICOM GROUP
The ADCOLOR Conference is the premier diversity gathering for professionals at all levels. We are a one-day immersive event that convenes innovators, experts and thought leaders from multiple creative industries: advertising, marketing, media, entertainment, public relations and tech.
ADCOLOR has always known: we can’t just focus on one type of person, one type of difference. That’s why we celebrate and advocate people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities and other often-overlooked champions of the creative industry. And that’s why it’s our duty to ask you all, no matter who you are or how you identify, to Come Together.
Because together, we are part of something strong. Something special.
Together, our words are amplified. Millions of voices in unison.
Together, we are not a march. We are a movement.
Together, we are not enemies. We are allies.
And this call to Come Together—it’s more important now than ever.
Those who stand against us, those who would oppress us, who fear us for being different, fear us for no longer fearing them…they’ve organized around hate.
But we have love. We have respect. We have each other.
Today, “I” becomes “we.”
I can identify as one, but we must empathize with all.
I can stand out in a crowd, but we must stand up as a group.
Because none of us can rise up unless all of us rise up.
The time is now: Come Together for ADCOLOR 2017.
2017 SPEAKERSClick To Read Speaker's Bio
Director, Constituency Communications at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Talent Engagement at OATH: A Verizon Company
Vice Chairman at Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment and Founder at Bingdom
VP, Group Director of Talent Engagement & Inclusion at DigitasLBi, NA
Senior VP, Chief Diversity Officer at Omnicom Group and Founder & President at ADCOLOR
Executive Vice President & Managing Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Edelman
Tai Beauchamp
Tai Life Media
Driving trends and elevating conversations, Tai made history as Seventeen's youngest and first African-American Beauty and Fitness Director as well as founding Fashion and Beauty Editor at O, The Oprah Magazine. Her vision has also contributed to the pages of top publications,including Harper's Bazaar, Good Housekeeping, Vibe Vixen and more.
Lending her expertise to numerous platforms, the industry veteran is a regular red carpet host for major TV networks and print media. She has appeared on NBC, E!, BET, The Chew, The Wendy Williams Show, TV One and as Style Ambassador for InStyle Magazine. Her keen eye for fashion and ability to construct looks that get noticed has led her to hosting opportunities such as for The View's "Must Have Monday" segment and TLC's "Dare to Wear". This past Fall, Tai joined the cast of GSN's latest retail show "Window Warriors" as a judge for the Shark Tank-meets-Project Runway visual merchandising competition.
As a style authority and creative consultant, Tai’s innate ability to connect with a female demographic has attracted the attention of both international and national consumer brands who often rely on her expertise and influence to make a meaningful impact on their organization and audiences. She has partnered and served as a trusted expert, brand ambassador, content creator and event producer with companies such as Universal Music,Walmart, InStyle, Proctor and Gamble, Estee Lauder, and Target.
In 2015, Tai launched TheTaiLife.com, a curated content platform to enlighten, inspire, and empower women globally, expanding her reach beyond her personal brand. With a growing online audience of over a half a million followers, readers come to get a daily dose of style inspiration, motivation and of-the-moment tips for living fully. Tai also cofounded She Who Dares, a series of motivational engagements driven to inspire and empower women personally and professionally, and she serves on the boards of several non-profits, including Glam4Good,and The New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Tai brings her gift of inspiration to viewers and readers alike, sharing with them her musings and style philosophies that will help them live their most fabulous lives, inside and out.Recognized for her strides and ability to connect style and power, she was named WWD's Top50 Most Influential in the Multicultural Market List for 2015 and has been featured in numerous lifestyle publications such as Complex, Bustle, Huffington Post, Life & Style and Essence Magazine.
Tai currently resides in New York City and maintains a strong connection to Los Angeles
Wilson Cruz
Wilson’s theatre accolades include his portrayal of the critically acclaimed role ‘Angel’ on Broadway and in the West Coast Premiere of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical, RENT. His portrayal earned him The Los Angeles Ovation Award and Dramalogue Award. He also starred in Tick, Tick, BOOM! at the Westport Country Playhouse, West Coast Premiere, and its Frist National Tour.
Wilson has also portrayed a long line of memorable and poignant characters on television. From one of TV’s first transgender characters in the Emmy nominated episode of ALLY MCBEAL, to series regular roles on PARTY OF FIVE, RICK AND STEVE, THE HAPPIEST GAY COUPLE IN THE WORLD. Wilson recurred as ‘Kenji Comez Rejon’ on FOX television’s ensemble drama, THE RED BAND SOCIETY, starring Oscar winner, Octavia Spencer. He has also recurred on SHAMELESS, THE WEST WING, NOAH’S ARC, PUSHING DAISIES, THE CLOSER, NCIS, AMERICAN DAD, RELATED MONK, ER, THE FINDER, and HUSTLING.
Wilson’s career has equally translated to success on the big screen in both studio and independent films. His film credits include, HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU, SUPERNOVA, NIXON, THE PEOPLE I’VE SLEPT WITH, PARTY MONSTER, COFFEE DATE, JOHNS, ALL OVER ME, and METH HEAD.
On the frontlines of LGBT advocacy, Wilson Cruz recently served as the Director of Entertainment Industry Partnerships and as National Spokesperson for GLAAD, the nation’s leading LGBT media advocacy organization. Wilson also wrote and is executive producing a six-‐ part Docuseries, OUT OF THE BOX: HOW AMERICA CAME OUT ON TV.
Keli Lee
ABC Studios International
In Ms. Lee’s former role as Executive Vice President, Talent and Casting at ABC Entertainment Group (ABCEG): ABC Network and ABC Studios, a position she held for more than a decade, she oversaw all talent and casting for ABC Television Network and ABC Studios, including multiple award-winning series such as “Modern Family,” “Scandal,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Lost,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Black-ish,” “Fresh Off The Boat,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “American Crime, ”and “Quantico.”
Under Ms. Lee's decade of leadership, ABC received a total of 30 Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Acting Categories including Viola Davis’s historical Emmy Award in 2015 as the first African American actress to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama and Regina King for Best Supporting Actress, Julie Bowen, Eric Stonestreet, Ty Burrell, and 159 Emmy Award nominations for actors including Kerry Washington, Sofia Vergara, and Timothy Hutton. During Ms. Lee’s tenure, ABC also received 60 Golden Globe Nominations and five Golden Globe Awards in the acting categories.
Ms. Lee spearheaded ABCEG's efforts to bring greater inclusiveness to the screen, a strategy that has led to domestic ratings success as well as expanded global viewership for the company. Diverse and international talent is both a strategic priority and a personal passion for Ms. Lee. Her relentless and global search for talent led to the discovery of talent such as Bollywood sensation Priyanka Chopra, who was cast in the drama “Quantico” after Ms. Lee met her in India and brokered a talent deal with her in a competitive situation. Ms. Lee discovered Korean actress Yunjin Kim, who starred in the ABC series “Mistress” and whose character in “Lost” was created for her after Ms. Lee orchestrated a meeting with executive producer J.J. Abrams. Colombian actress Sofia Vergara was cast by Ms. Lee in several roles, ultimately starring in “Modern Family.” Sara Ramirez was discovered by Ms. Lee after the Broadway show “Spamalot,” and her role in “Grey’s Anatomy” was created after Ms. Lee introduced Ramirez to creator, writer and Executive Producer, Shonda Rhimes.
Keli Lee's commitment to finding global talent also led her to conceptualize and create ABC Discovers, a series of landmark initiatives with a globally focused creative talent recruiting program that leverages technology to allow acting, writing and directing talent to submit their original content online. Winners of the program are offered training, mentorship, and capital in order to scale their skills. As the result of this and other efforts, Ms. Lee and her team discovered and mentored more than 500 diverse and international actors. Past program participants include 2014 Academy-Award® winning actress Lupita Nyong’o of “12 Years a Slave,” 2015 Golden Globe winner Gina Rodriguez of “Jane the Virgin,” Chadwick Boseman of “Marvel’s Black Panther,” Jesse Williams of “Grey’s Anatomy,” Randall Park of “Fresh Off The Boat,” “Dancing with the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba, and Cornelius Smith Jr., who is now a series regular on the ABC hit drama “Scandal.”
Ms. Lee earned a B.A. in Philosophy from New York University and is a member of the 2014 Class of Henry Crown Fellows at The Aspen Institute. She was named one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business 1000” in 2015.She is a national Board Member for Step Up, and was the 2012 recipient of the Step Up Women’s Network Inspiration Award. She is also a former mentor to the Korean government's Ministry of Culture and Tourism for KOCCA and is a member of the Council of Urban Professionals, for which she received their CUP Catalyst Award in 2014.
Don Lemon
CNN
Lemon has reported and anchored on-the-scene for CNN from many breaking news stories, including the Orlando shooting at Pulse Nightclub (2016), Charleston church shooting (2015), death of Freddie Gray while in police custody, the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO (2014), the George Zimmerman trial (2013), the Boston marathon bombing (2013), the Philadelphia building collapse (2013),the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting (2012), the Colorado Theater Shooting (2012), the death of Whitney Houston, the Inaugural of the 44th President in Washington, D.C., the death of Michael Jackson (2009), Hurricane Gustav in Louisiana (2008) and the Minneapolis bridge collapse (2007).
Lemon has also anchored the network's breaking news coverage of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Arab Spring,the death of Osama Bin Laden and Joplin tornado. Lemon reported for CNN’s documentary Race and Rage: The Beating of Rodney King,which aired 20 years to the day of the beating. He is also known for holding politicians and public officials accountable in his "No Talking Points" segment.
Lemon joined CNN after serving as a co-anchor for the 5 p.m. newscast for NBC5 News in Chicago. He joined the station in August 2003 as an anchor and reporter after working in New York as a correspondent for NBC News, The Today Show and NBC Nightly News. In addition to his reporting in New York, Lemon worked as an anchor on Weekend Today and on MSNBC. While at NBC, Lemon covered the explosion of Space Shuttle Columbia, SARS in Canada and numerous other stories of national and global importance.
In addition to NBC5 and NBC News, Lemon has served as a weekend anchor and general assignment reporter for WCAU-TV, an NBC affiliate in Philadelphia, an anchor and investigative reporter for KTVI-TV in St. Louis and an anchor for WBRC-TV in Birmingham.He began his career at WNYW in New York City as a news assistant while still in college.
In 2009, Ebony named him as one of the Ebony Power 150: the most influential Blacks in America. He has won an Edward R. Murrow award for his coverage of the capture of the Washington, D.C. snipers. He won an Emmy for a special report on real estate in Chicagoland and various other awards for his reporting on the AIDS epidemic in Africa and Hurricane Katrina. In 2006, he won three more local Emmys for his reporting in Africa and a business feature about Craigslist, an online community.
Lemon serves as an adjunct professor at Brooklyn College, teaching and participating in curriculum designed around new media. He earned a degree in broadcast journalism from Brooklyn College and also attended Louisiana State University.
Snoop Dogg
As a trendsetter of pop culture and tech mogul, the Emmy nominated icon has multiple tv, film and content partnerships; including his popular entertainment WestFestTV channel on YouTube and with MTV, VH1, Turner Broadcasting, Apple and more. Snoop is the Co-Founder of MERRY JANE, the fastest growing media platform at the crossroads of pop culture, business, politics, health and the new generation of sophisticated cannabis culture for all.
Rutina Wesley
Talitha Watkins
Creative Artists Agency
Watkins came to CAA after six years as Vice President of Multicultural Marketing at Universal Pictures, where she worked across all marketing divisions, including publicity, media, digital, creative, research, and partnerships, to maximize the studio’s outreach efforts to African-American audiences. While at Universal, she worked on numerous films, including the multicultural blockbusters FAST & FURIOUS 6, FURIOUS 7, and the record-breaking STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON. She was also instrumental in supporting the success of African-American films, such as the box-office hits THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY and RIDE ALONG.
Prior to Universal Pictures, Watkins was an Assistant General Manager with Telepictures Productions, Inc. and oversaw operations, sales,and marketing for five female-focused digital properties in the Warner Bros. portfolio, including Ellentv.com, Extratv.com, and TyraShow.com, as well as worked in a development capacity for Essence.com.
She received her B.B.A. in Marketing from the Fox School of Business at Temple University.
Eboni K. Williams
The Fox News
Aaliyah Williams
MACRO
Alencia Johnson
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Allison Allen
OATH: A Verizon Company
Prior to Oath, Allison was Vice President, Talent & Organizational Development for AOL Inc., where she created a series of new learning programs, technical end products and organizational/project models. Before AOL, she headed up the Global Organizational Development Practice at Bloomberg LP and was Vice President in Global Talent and Leadership at Deustche Bank, where she worked with clients around a broad range of issues (e.g., strategy execution, leadership pipeline building, talent identification, change management and human capital systems). Allison began her career at Johnson & Higgins (now part of Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc.) where she focused on designing and implementing courses on insurance brokerage systems. Earlier in her career, Allison was a Manager of Learning & Organizational Development with Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.
Allison completed her degree from New York University and is currently researching Masters programs focusing on Industrial Organizational Psychology & Human Resources Management.
Bing Chen
Bingdom
Today, Bing is Founder of Bingdom, a digital media studio and joint venture strategic consultancy with MediaLink that advises dozens of top digital media companies across four continents; as well as Co-Founder of Victorious, a premium subscription superfan platform that is $50 million venture-backed by Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint Ventures, BDMI, WME, UTA, and Lowercase Capital.
Bing graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He extends his passion for self-expression and actualization by serving on the Board of Directors of several digital media companies as well as nonprofits like the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment, where he is Co-Chairman. He is also a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, One Young World Ambassador, Committee of 100 Next Gen Ambassador, and member of the Streamy Awards Blue Ribbon Panel. His work has been featured in numerous global publications and he has been recognized as one of Forbes’ Top 30 Under 30 Leaders, Magic Johnson’s 32 Under 32, and The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 35 Next Generation Leaders.
Bozoma Saint John
Uber
”Before Apple, Boz was head of the Music and Entertainment Marketing Group at Pepsi-Cola North America, where she drove breakthrough consumer engagement plans for brands across the soda giant’s beverages portfolio by engaging tastemaker-consumers. Prior to Pepsi, Boz served as VP of Marketing for Ashley Stewart, a women’s fashion brand, as well as managed accounts at advertising agencies Arnold Worldwide and Spike Lee's SpikeDDB.
Boz was born in Middletown, CT, but spent her early childhood in Nairobi Kenya, Washington DC, and Accra Ghana, before immigrating to Colorado Springs CO when she was 12 years old. She received her Bachelor’s degree in English and African American Studies from Wesleyan University (at which she currently sits on the President’s Advisory Council).
Brian Ellner
Edelman
Carolina Moreno
HuffingtonPost Latino Voices
Caroline Bergin
Caroline brings 20+ years experience working in the 'learning and talent' space across multiple industries. Prior to joining Twitter, Caroline was Director of Learning at ServiceSource, and has previously worked for ILCU, Intel and Eurocommerce in Ireland before moving with her family to the Bay Area.
Christena J. Pyle
ADCOLOR
Curtis M. Wong
HuffPost Queer Voices
Daisy M. Auger-Domínguez
Viacom
Formerly, Daisy was Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Diversity and Inclusion at the Disney ABC Television Group; Managing Director of Executive Search Initiatives at Time Warner; and held roles as a credit risk analyst, Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility and Vice, President of Diversity and Inclusion at Moody’s Corporation. A frequent public speaker and advisor to several service and professional organizations, she has been recognized by Latino Justice as a Latina Trailblazer in Corporate America and the New York City Council for her community involvement. Daisy serves on the board of directors of the Council of Urban Professionals.
An alum of the Coro Fellows Program, Daisy holds a B.A. from Bucknell University and an M.P.A. from the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at NYU.
DeRay Mckesson
Pod Save the People
Spurred by the death of Mike Brown and the subsequent protests in Ferguson, Missouri, DeRay has become a key voice in the effort to confront the systems and structures that have led to the mass incarceration and police killings of black and other minority populations. He is also the host of Pod Save The People, a weekly podcast focused on activism and social justice. DeRay was named as one of the World's Greatest Leaders by Fortune Magazine in 2015 and as one of the 30 Most Important People On The Internet by Time Magazine in 2016.
Dominique Mungin
Doug Melville
TBWA Worldwide, North America
Prior to TBWA, Doug was Founder/CEO of the e-commerce company RedCarpets.com. Previously, Doug worked alongside Earvin “Magic” Johnson as President of his ad agency, and VP of his biz dev/marketing team.
In his past lives Doug was a competitive cheerleader at his alma mater SyracuseU., drove the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile across 48 states, and was a tour manager on the Britney Spears “hit me baby....one more time tour”.
Glenn Singleton
Pacific Educational Group
In September 2015, The United States Embassy selected PEG to guide law enforcement leaders throughout Western Australia. In March 2016, Singleton launched the first Institute for Courageous Conversation – in Auckland, New Zealand. Singleton’s passion for equity flows to and through his civic life as well. He is the founder of the Foundation for a College Education of East Palo Alto, California, an agency responsible for the collegiate admission and graduation of hundreds of students. In 2017, he founded the Courageous Conversation Global Foundation and serves as chairperson of its board of directors. Accolades for his work include The 100 Black Men of the Bay Area Community Service Award in 2015 and The Eugene T. Carothers Human Relations Award in 2003. Singleton earned his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and his M.A. from Stanford University. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and currently resides in San Francisco, California.
Ira Madison III
The Daily Beast
JD Michaels
BBDO New York
Jeff Yang
sparks & honey
Yang can be read regularly as a featured contributor at CNN.com and Quartz, the business publication of the Atlantic, and is a frequently heard voice on NPR. He has authored and edited a number of bestselling books, including Eastern Standard Time; I Am Jackie Chan: My Life in Action (the international action hero's official autobiography); Once Upon a Time in China; and the graphic novel collections, Secret Identities, Shattered, and most recently, New Frontiers, published in August 2017.
Yang's older son, Hudson Yang, is the star of the groundbreaking ABC TV series Fresh Off the Boat, which is headed into its fourth season. He can be found on Twitter at @originalspin.
Jessica Prois
HuffPost Asian Voices
Jezzika Chung
TBWA\Media Arts Lab
In 2013, she began working at Apple’s exclusive ad agency Media Arts Lab in the account management department. After launching a behemoth of a project on apple.com celebrating 30 years of Mac, she worked across U.S. and global campaigns for iPad Pro, the launch of iPhone 6, MacBook, and various other Apple products. She’s worked with over 20 markets around the world to launch TV, print, outdoor, and digital ads.
After a series of fortunate events that involved a “Shot on iPhone” Beyoncé music video remake, Jezzika worked her way into the creative department as a copywriter. Since her transition, she’s worked on the Cannes Grand Prix-winning Shot on iPhone campaign, including the “Human Family” film that premiered during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics. She then went on to launch a witty iPad Pro campaign and a collection of dynamic films for Apple Watch.
Jezzika is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in advertising and media, planning cultural events at both Media Arts Lab and TBWAChiat Day throughout the year. She also leads a triple life as a hip hop dancer and Korean BBQ connoisseur.
Keesha Jean-Baptiste
4A's
Kendra Clarke
sparks & honey
Kendra has now spent a decade working for marketing and consulting firms,as well as on a few product/startup projects. She occasionally lectures on turning raw data into usable (and useful) insights, finding metrics and indicators that can be used to guide bespoke strategic foci, and data-driven storytelling. Kendra is passionate about experience design,information design, and using data to inspire empathy.
Lilly Workneh
HuffPost Black Voices
Linda Waste
Apple
Prior to joining Apple, Linda was SVP Director of Talent at DDB Chicago and served in the same capacity at Energy BBDO. At both agencies, she was responsible for all aspects of talent management including recruiting, performance management, and staffing. Linda’s first agency was Euro RSCG where she worked on the Business Development team. She went on to become their Creative Resource Manager and Creative Recruiter.
Linda started her creative career as a designer at a small studio in Chicago, her beloved, and much missed hometown. She now resides in Los Gatos, California.
Lydia Polgreen
HuffPost
Maya Peterson
Viacom
Megan Summers
As a self-taught photographer before the days of digital, she spent all her time in the darkroom and all her money on film. Shooting musicians for a buck and strangers on the street for pleasure, she honed her eye and skill around the pursuit of images. Within a few years of owning that first beloved film camera she began directing spots and moved deeper into producing for clients, agencies and production companies. After a few years managing purse strings and running sets, she dove squarely into television production - developing, writing and directing unscripted shows for the likes of History Channel, National Geographic & Discovery Channel. After 8 years of TV, she swapped the networks for agencies and began creating and producing digital content franchises.
At Facebook, she brings her love of connecting people, creating story experiences at scale and supporting pioneering creators together to build the production capability from scratch that now serves the full Creative Shop. Dedicated to using new technologies, unfamiliar mediums, and experimenting across genres, she is personally interested in multisensory expressions of art and media and draws them into her professional life whenever possible.
Megan also serves on The Civic Nation Creative Alliance Committee, an Obama initiative for future work and the Advisory Board for Frequency
Ronnie Dickerson Stewart
DigitasLBi, NA
Ryan Ford
Cashmere Agency
Ryan holds a BA in Journalism from University of Iowa and a MA in African-American Studies from University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to Cashmere Agency, Ryan served as Executive Editor at The Source, often dubbed “hip-hop’s bible.” For eight years, Ryan played a pivotal role in the construction and content of every issue and interviewed hundreds of revered musicians, executives, celebrities and politicians, including Jay Z, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah, Puff Daddy, Russell Simmons, Al Sharpton, Shaquille O’Neal, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, 50 Cent, Nas and OutKast to name a few. His tenure at The Source led him to several on-camera contributions for E! Network’s, True Hollywood Story: Snoop Dogg and VH1’s Behind The Music.
A music enthusiast, Ryan enjoys all genres of great music, not just hip-hop. In his downtime, Ryan enjoys watching football (NCAA and NFL), playing video games (his favorite being Madden NFL), nerding out on anything related to Star Wars (specifically the Dark Side) and attending concerts. In his prime, Ryan played football for the University of Kansas as an offensive guard, “Rock Chalk Jayhawks!” He hails from Des Moines, Iowa.
Susie Nam
Droga5
Tiffany R. Warren
ADCOLOR
Recognized as a leader in the field of diversity, Tiffany is a talent strategist with 19+ years of championing diverse professionals in the advertising industry. In 2005, she founded ADCOLOR, which has launched the ADCOLOR Industry Conference, ADCOLOR Awards and ADCOLOR University. As President of ADCOLOR, she is deeply involved in the direction the industry is taking around diversity.
Trisch L. Smith
Edelman
Agenda
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- 16 Sep
- 17 Sep
- 18 Sep
- 19 Sep
Mezzanine Level, Solano
The orientation dinner is the kick-off event to the weekend; to help the new class of FUTURES make the best of the experience. A panel of FUTURES alumni, ADCOLOR supporters and sponsors share their stories and give advice on how to make the best of this tremendous opportunity.
Mezzanine Level
Open to FUTURES Only.
ADCOLOR FUTURES ORIENTATION DINNER Open to FUTURES Only
Open to ADCOLOR FUTURES, coaches and judges only.
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The 2017 ADCOLOR FUTURES Hackathon gives FUTURES a platform to tackle a huge problem – in a not-so-huge amount of time. Teams will have seven hours to come up with a solution that will increase empathy in our workplace and present that to a panel of judges.
Mezzanine
Attendees must check in or register prior to participating in any ADCOLOR events and programming. Pick up your name badge, program book and conference bag at the registration table!
Open to FUTURES, coaches and judges only.
Mezzanine Level, Solano
Open to registered attendees only
Registered conference attendees only.
Attire: Business Casual
GENERAL SESSION
5th Level, Dolby Ballroom
Speakers:
Tiffany R. Warren, Senior VP, Chief Diversity Officer at Omnicom Group and Founder & President at ADCOLOR
Tai Beauchamp, Founder & Chief Life Style Curator at Tai Life Media
5th Level, Dolby Ballroom
Oh, 2017. We’ll let you finish, but first we need to review the moments that so many of us will never forget. So, grab your seat and get ready to dive into this year’s trending topics including, the new administration, the travel ban, trans in the military, the women’s march, inclusion at the box office (with Moonlight, Hidden Figures, Get Out, Girls Trip, Wonder Woman) and much more
Moderator:
Don Lemon, Anchor at CNN
Speakers:
Bing Chen, Vice Chairman at Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment and Founder at Bingdom
Brian Ellner, General Manager, Corporate & Public Affairs at Edelman
Alencia Johnson, Director, Constituency Communications at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Eboni K. Williams, Civil Rights Activist and Host at The Fox News
5th Level, Dolby Ballroom
By now, you've heard her name: Bozoma Saint John. From The New York Times to Glamour to Cosmo, everyone has called upon her. So, when Uber’s new Chief Brand Officer and first ever 2014 ADCOLOR Rockstar Honoree graces the ADCOLOR stage again, what will she say about her boldest move yet? Be there to find out!
Moderator:
Tiffany R. Warren, Senior VP, Chief Diversity Officer at Omnicom Group
Speakers:
Bozoma Saint John, Chief Brand Officer at Uber
30 MINUTE BREAK
5th Level, Dolby Ballroom
What lies at the intersection of Millennials, content and brands? The new documentary, Culture of Proximity seeks the answer. This exclusive viewing and talk back of the film will examine how we can all become less reactive to the cultural shifts happening at lightning speeds and ultimately gain a better understanding of why consumers behave the way they do.
Moderator:
Maya Peterson, Director Culture and Creative Insights at Viacom
Speakers:
Ira Madison III, Culture Writer at The Daily Beast
DeRay Mckesson, Civil Rights Activist and Host at Pod Save the People
NETWORKING LUNCH
Solano
Current FUTURES class only.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
1A: Culture From The Edge: A Briefing on the Now, Next and Future Presented by Sparks & Honey
5th Level, Dolby Ballroom
Each day, sparks & honey embarks on a culture review that examines current trends in real time. And this innovative practice is headed back to the ADCOLOR stage. What will this year’s briefing uncover? Join in and open your mind to the most relevant and interesting cultural signals impacting the now, next and future.
Speakers:
Kendra Clarke, Director of Data Science at sparks & honey
Jeff Yang, VP, Cultural Strategy at sparks & honey
3rd Level, Echo Park
Are you interested in impacting your organization’s D&I efforts, but are unsure where to begin? This showcase is for you. Listen and learn as three internal diversity programs share case studies on their efforts to shift culture. Discover their best practices and gain the invaluable insight you’ll need to jumpstart the conversation when you return to the office.
Moderator:
Ronnie Dickerson Stewart, VP, Group Director of Talent Engagement & Inclusion at DigitasLBi, NA
Speakers:
JD Michaels, EVP Director of Diversity + Creative Engineering at BBDO New York
Dominique Mungin, Culture Learning Specialist at Google
3rd Level, Silverlake
Meaningful change is hard to make and sustain over time. The Immunity to Change* process helps uncover the fundamental, yet often invisible, forces that prevent us from making real progress on personal or professional goals. This workshop will help you define a personal or work goal and uncover the competing commitments that may be working against you achieving that goal. This workshop is a practical, interactive opportunity to shift you from feeling stuck to being free. *Immunity-to-Change™ is wholly owned by Minds at Work® Limited space is available.
Speakers:
Caroline Bergin, Global Head of Learning + Org Development at Twitter
Mezzanine Level, Solano
Current FUTURES class only.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
5th Level, Dolby Ballroom
Virtual Reality (VR) and empathy are more than just buzzwords. They’re part of an impactful style of storytelling currently shaping how people think, work and create. Are you ready to explore this latest frontier? Get ahead of the curve and find out how Facebook is using its learnings from VR to encourage empathy within its walls and integrate these insights into everything it makes.
Speakers:
Megan Summers, Global Head of Production at Facebook
3rd Level, Echo Park
Explore how diverse casting and diverse teams can lead to better creative and bigger box office revenues with our panel of visionaries who dared to push their organizations to do more. Change is possible when you’re courageous enough to challenge the status quo. What can we learn from their examples and how can we all become the change we wish to see?
Moderator:
Talitha Watkins, Executive of Lifestyle Group at Creative Artists Agency
Speakers:
Wilson Cruz, Actor & Activist, Star of "13 Reasons Why" and "Star Trek: Discovery"
Keli Lee, Managing Director, International Content and Talent at ABC Studios International
Linda Waste, Manager of Emerging Talent at Apple
Aaliyah Williams, Vice President, Digital Content and Production at MACRO
3rd Level, Silverlake
This session will explore how barriers can become opportunities once awareness is raised about how individuals and groups work against their own common goals. *Immunity-to-Change™ is wholly owned by Minds at Work®
Mezzanine Level, Laurel
Moderator:
Lydia Polgreen, Editor-In-Chief at HuffPost
Speakers:
Jessica Prois, Executive Editor at HuffPost Asian Voices
Curtis M. Wong, Senior Director at HuffPost Queer Voices
Lilly Workneh, Senior Editor at HuffPost Black Voices
Carolina Moreno, Editor at HuffingtonPost Latino Voices
30 MINUTE BREAK
GENERAL SESSIONS
5th Level, Dolby Ballroom
Expand your definition of “woke” with an unprecedented discussion between five extraordinary women who personify the word. Through their efforts as activists, leaders, journalists, thinkers and creators they are using their consciousness to enlighten and inspire others. And by following their lead, we can all learn how to use our gifts and earn a seat at the table.
Moderator:
Trisch L. Smith, Executive Vice President & Managing Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Edelman
Speakers:
Allison Allen, Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Talent Engagement at OATH: A Verizon Company
Daisy M. Auger-Domínguez, Senior Vice President, Talent Acquisition at Viacom
Jezzika Chung, Jr. Copywriter at TBWA\Media Arts Lab
Susie Nam, Chief Operating Officer at Droga5
Rutina Wesley, Actress, "Queen Sugar"
Dolby Ballroom
Launched in 2015 at TBWA\Chiat\Day NY, the Disruptor Series showcases people who are disrupting business, culture and life. In this session, we’ll sit down with the man, the myth, the legend: Snoop Dogg. Throughout his career, he has defied expectations and has not only become a cultural icon, but also a marketing giant. Come take a peek behind the curtain.
Moderator:
Doug Melville, Chief Diversity Office at TBWA Worldwide, North America
Speakers:
Snoop Dogg, Rapper, Actor, Entrepreneur
Ryan Ford, Chief Creative Officer / Executive Vice President at Cashmere Agency
Dolby Ballroom
Speakers:
Christena J. Pyle, Director, Diversity & Inclusion at Omnicom Group and Director at ADCOLOR
Mezzanine Level, Solano
Open to FUTURES Only. This is an exclusive opportunity for FUTURES to meet their mentors and get to know one another face-to-face.
Dolby Ballroom
Attendees must check in prior to attending the ADCOLOR Awards and the
Red Carpet Reception.
Attire: Black Tie
Dolby Ballroom
Hosted by:
Aisha Tyler, Comedian & Activist
Ms. ADCOLOR 2017, Jezzika Chung, Jr. Copywriter at TBWA\Media Arts Lab
Mr. ADCOLOR 2017, Jonathan Priester, Account Strategist at Google
View Full List of 2017 ADCOLOR Honorees and Nominees
View Full List of 2017 ADCOLOR Partners
