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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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
"Reno 911!"

Johnny Bananas
"The Challenge"

Mary Birdsong
"Reno 911!"




Kristin Cavallari
"Very Cavallari," "The Hills"






Kerri Kenney-Silver
"Reno 911!"



Thomas Lennon
"Reno 911!"



Trixie Mattel
"RuPaul’s Drag Race," "Trixie Motel"
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