The entertainment industry’s premier talent, creators and executives gather in person and virtually for exclusive keynotes and panel discussions on the best of television including content development, writing, casting, marketing and distribution.

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Networking Opportunities 

In-Person Panel Discussions & Keynote Conversations

Lunch 

Cocktails

Virtual Access to Conversations With Industry Leaders

Chat Room Networking Opportunities

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM PT

Opening Remarks


9:45 AM - 10:30 AM PT

Visionaries of TV Programming

A convening of TV chiefs as they discuss how they are developing and producing programming for today's audiences. What are storytelling trends across platforms? What are breakthrough shows this season?  TV executive creative leaders share their stories.

Howard Lee - President, Discovery Networks and TLC
Michael Schneider (Moderator) - TV Editor, Variety
Casey Kriley - Co-CEO, Magical Elves

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT

Networking Break


11:30 AM - 12:10 PM PT

Reno 911! 20-Year Reunion

Creators and cast share stories about the comedy series since it first launched in 2003. 

Thomas Lennon, "Reno 911!"
Kerri Kenney-Silver, "Reno 911!"
Cedric Yarbrough, "Reno 911!"
Carlos Alazraqui, "Reno 911!"
Niecy Nash-Betts, "Reno 911!"
Mary Birdsong, "Reno 911!"
Jenelle Riley (Moderator) - Deputy Features & Awards Editor, Variety
Wendi McLendon-Covey

12:10 PM - 1:10 PM PT

Networking Lunch


1:10 PM - 1:40 PM PT

Disney's Women of Comedy, Presented by Disney Television Studios

A roundtable discussion celebrating Disney’s TV female comedy standouts.

Elle Fanning - Catherine The Great, "The Great"
Janelle James - Ava Coleman, "Abbott Elementary"
Gina Rodriguez - Nell Serrano, "Not Dead Yet"
Kerry Washington - Paige Alexander, "UnPrisoned"
Angelique Jackson (Moderator) - Senior Entertainment Writer, Variety

1:40 PM - 1:50 PM PT

TV Fest Legacy Award to Christina Applegate

Applegate will receive the 2023 Variety TV Fest Legacy award, recognizing her storytelling achievements as an actor and producer. Presented by Jean Smart. 

Christina Applegate

1:50 PM - 2:30 PM PT

Behind the Scenes of Documentary Filmmaking

An exploration of leaders in documentary filmmaking who are elevating the entertainment category to new creative heights. What is their approach to crafting narratives around real subjects and their stories?

Alex Pritz - Producer and Director, "The Territory"
Allen Hughes - Executive Producer/Director/Writer, "Dear Mama"
Ondi Timoner - Producer and Director, "Last Flight Home"
Cynthia Littleton (Moderator) - Co-Editor-in-Chief, Variety
Zachary Heinzerling - Director/Executive Producer, "Stolen Youth: Inside The Cult At Sarah Lawrence"

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM PT

Networking Break


2:45 PM - 3:15 PM PT

Keynote Conversation with Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content

Bloys will offer his vision for TV storytelling in what will be his first interview following the series finale episode of Succession.

Casey Bloys - Chairman & CEO, HBO & Max Content
Cynthia Littleton (Moderator) - Co-Editor-in-Chief, Variety

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM PT

A Conversation with Animal Control’s Joel McHale

Go behind the scenes of Fox’s breakthrough comedy with star and executive producer Joel McHale

Joel McHale - Actor, Executive Producer, "Animal Control"
Michael Schneider (Moderator) - TV Editor, Variety

3:30 PM - 4:05 PM PT

Reality Trailblazers Panel

Innovators and trailblazers of reality TV share their favorite memories and talk about what it takes to connect with fans during and after the show. 

Kristin Cavallari, "Very Cavallari," "The Hills"
Trixie Mattel, "RuPaul’s Drag Race," "Trixie Motel"
Johnny Bananas, "The Challenge"
Hannah Brown - TV Personality, "FOX's Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test"
Emily Longeretta (Moderator) - Senior TV Features Editor, Variety

4:05 PM - 4:45 PM PT

Supporting Actors Roundtable

Hear from this season's breakout TV supporting actors about their creative process. 

Jessica Williams - Gaby, "Shrinking"
Paul Walter Hauser - Larry Hall, "Black Bird"
Niecy Nash-Betts - Glenda Cleveland, "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story"
Anthony Carrigan - NoHo Hank, "Barry"
Camila Morrone - Camila Dunne, "Daisy Jones & The Six"
Emily Longeretta (Moderator) - Senior TV Features Editor, Variety
Giancarlo Esposito - Gus Fring, "Better Call Saul"
Joseph Lee - George Nakai, "Beef"

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM PT

Networking Cocktail Reception


More speakers coming soon

Carlos Alazraqui

Carlos Alazraqui

"Reno 911!"

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate

Johnny Bananas

Johnny Bananas

"The Challenge"

Mary Birdsong

Mary Birdsong

"Reno 911!"

Casey Bloys

Casey Bloys

Chairman & CEO

HBO & Max Content

Hannah Brown

Hannah Brown

TV Personality

"FOX's Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test"

Anthony Carrigan

Anthony Carrigan

NoHo Hank

"Barry"

Kristin Cavallari

Kristin Cavallari

"Very Cavallari," "The Hills"

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

Catherine The Great

"The Great"

Zachary Heinzerling

Zachary Heinzerling

Director/Executive Producer

"Stolen Youth: Inside The Cult At Sarah Lawrence"

Allen Hughes

Allen Hughes

Executive Producer/Director/Writer

"Dear Mama"

Angelique Jackson (Moderator)

Angelique Jackson (Moderator)

Senior Entertainment Writer

Variety

Janelle James

Janelle James

Ava Coleman

"Abbott Elementary"

Kerri Kenney-Silver

Kerri Kenney-Silver

"Reno 911!"

Casey Kriley

Casey Kriley

Co-CEO

Magical Elves

Howard Lee

Howard Lee

President

Discovery Networks and TLC

Thomas Lennon

Thomas Lennon

"Reno 911!"

Cynthia Littleton (Moderator)

Cynthia Littleton (Moderator)

Co-Editor-in-Chief

Variety

Emily Longeretta (Moderator)

Emily Longeretta (Moderator)

Senior TV Features Editor

Variety

Trixie Mattel

Trixie Mattel

"RuPaul’s Drag Race," "Trixie Motel"

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