Warner Bros. Discovery is a proud sponsor of AfroTech Conference 2023!
AfroTech is the largest Black tech conference of the year, and bridges the worlds of afro-technologists, innovators, investors, corporations, musicians, and everyone in between. Our presence at the conference and continued partnership with AfroTech empowers us to both celebrate and increase diverse representation at all levels in our organization.
Stop by the WBD booth from November 1-4 to explore the ways you can power the future of tech in entertainment and impact audiences worldwide. Connect with our team for one-on-one career conversations. Play our games in the lounge. Win exclusive swag. And get a sneak peek at the upcoming WBD film "The Color Purple" to see how our content both empowers storytelling and champions inclusion.
Welcome to a world of opportunity...powered by you!
Warner Bros. Discovery and Warner Bros. Films’ The Color Purple are partnering to bring you an exclusive, invite-only event on November 3 in Austin, Texas. Come connect with the WBD technologists powering entertainment with over 95 million subscribers. Enjoy cocktails, light bites, exclusive swag, plus a special sneak peek at the upcoming remake of the beloved Warner Bros. classic The Color Purple.
WBD TECHNOLOGY AfroTech Private Event | WBD Presents: Empowered Women x The Color Purple FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 | Austin, Texas 6:30PM – 9PM CDT
We're thrilled to present a panel featuring four of WBD's most accomplished executives in collaboration with the highly anticipated upcoming Warner Bros. film The Color Purple.
Following a special preview of the film, Adib Kadir (VP, Head of Product & Technology, MotorTrend), Lisa Garnett-Willis (GVP, Technical Program Management & Partner Integrations) and Haile Owusu (SVP, Applied Data Science & Machine Learning) will be joined by moderator Jhneall Gardner (VP, Talent) to discuss their careers, personal journeys and the moments in their lives when embracing the power of their own voice made all the difference. They'll also delve into the ways tech has played a pivotal role in amplifying marginalized voices and fostering inclusivity. Join them in exploring and celebrating diversity, innovation and the importance of breaking barriers at both work and in everyday life. Request your invite below!
WBD TECHNOLOGY Building Powerhouse Products to Powerhouse Careers* THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 1PM – 2PM ET
From Barbie to Batman, Max to Mortal Kombat, CNN to Shark Week and MotorTrend to March Madness, we're bringing you a virtual panel featuring the people powering it all. Marcus Mabry (SVP, Digital Editorial and Programming, CNN), Sarah-Mikal Dalusma (Product Manager, Data & Insights) and Steven Flenory (VP, Platform Technology, WB Games) will take you behind-the-scenes of creating the world's most successful, beloved products and content at scale. They'll dive into their career journeys; the innovation, efforts and accomplishments that ultimately led them to the best team in media and entertainment. From building powerhouse products to powerhouse careers, this very special WBD x AfroTech discussion will unpack it all.
This event is presented exclusively by WBD and is not an AfroTech event.
*This event has passed, but if you weren't able to make it, we've got you covered! Stay tuned for the audio version of this conversation via the WBD Empowered Women podcast.
Empowered Women x AfroTech: Content, Tech & Community
In celebration of WBD’s 2022 partnership with AfroTech, this installment of our Empowered Women podcast features a conversation with WBD executives Lisa Garnett-Willis (GVP, Global Technical Program Management & Partner Integration), Renard Jenkins (SVP, Production Integration & Creative Technology Services) and Adib Kadir (Head of Product & Design, MotorTrend Group). They delve into their worlds as technologists in streaming, as well as what culture and community mean to them at WBD and beyond. Listen here!
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