As of March 12, 2020: Out of concern for the health and safety of our attendees and staff, we have canceled this year’s Women in Focus Conference, originally planned for April 3. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

We hope to see you at next year’s event!

Women in Focus is an annual conference at Dodge College featuring a panel of the most prominent women in entertainment participating in an open discussion with students and the community regarding their experiences in the industry.

This year's conference will highlight leaders who are inspiring change within the entertainment industry.

Panelists for this year's conference include:

Alana Mayo, Head of Production and Development, Outlier Society ("A Quiet Place", "Annihilation", "The Big Short", "Selma")

Anne Kenney, Television Writer and Executive Producer, STARZ ("Outlander", "American Gods", "ER", "Greek")

Annie Laks, Senior Vice President of Creative Content, Shondaland ("Up in the Air", "Footloose", "No Strings Attached", "Flight")

Sara Scott, Senior Vice President, Production Development, Universal Pictures ("Ted", "Straight Outta Comptom", "Pitch Perfect", "Get Out")

The panel will be moderated by Dodge College Professor and award-winning film producer and director, Christine Fugate.

The Women in Focus Conference is generously sponsored by Twyla Reed Martin, Sally Crockett, Leslie Cancellieri, Harriet Sandhu and Eve Kornyei.