L.A. Times Studios’ 2024 Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards Presented by City National Bank to Take Place Nov. 14 in Downtown Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L.A. Times Studios’ 2024 Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards, presented by City National Bank, will be held on Nov. 14 at the InterContinental luxury highrise hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The event is set to celebrate top female business leaders in Los Angeles with an afternoon forum session and a dinner awards program.

"This event serves as a powerful source of inspiration, celebrating the strength and impact of women coming together to shape a future defined by progress, equality and opportunity for all," said Anna Magzanyan, president of L.A. Times Studios. "It’s a privilege to hear the stories and insights of so many extraordinary women."

Featured speakers will include Miranda Kerr (KORA Organics), Mellody Hobson (Ariel Investments), Elise Catherine Buik (United Way of Greater Los Angeles), Amber Ortiz (City National Bank), Carol Hamilton (L’Oréal), Dr. Maria Karvela (DnaNudge), Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie (ChromaDex), Lauren Antion (Intrepid Investment Bankers), Lara Shortz (Michelman & Robinson, LLP), Angela Sutherland (Yumi), Nicole Auyang (City National Bank), Loren Castle (Sweet Loren’s), Teni Panosian (Monday Born), Andrea Bras (Viant Technology), Narine Galstian (SADA), Laura McHolm (NorthStar Moving Company), Elizabeth English (Archer School for Girls), Araksiya Nadjarian (ConnectTo Communications), Barbara Stewart (global researcher and author), Talar Malakian (Phonexa) and Audrey Del Prete (Junior Achievement of Southern California). The afternoon forum panel sessions and evening fireside chat are aimed at inspiring and empowering the audience through conversations about leadership, innovation, resilience and entrepreneurship.

The Leadership Awards evening program will kick off with cocktails, followed by a fireside chat. The awards dinner will recognize women leaders from corporations and nonprofit organizations throughout Los Angeles County who have demonstrated noteworthy successes and accomplishments during the last 24 months across 10 categories.

L.A. Times Studios’ 2024 Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards is presented by City National Bank. Diamond sponsors include Ascend Agency, K1, LaCroix and Phonexa; platinum sponsors include Archer, ConnectTo, DnaNudge, Intrepid, J’Adore Le Fleurs, Michelman & Robinson, LLP and United Way of Greater L.A.; and gold sponsors include Banc of California, Judicate West and Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

“We extend our deepest gratitude to all of our sponsors,” said Helya Askari, L.A. Times Studios vice president of sales, professional services. “Their generous support and commitment to this event make our work possible.”

For tickets and additional information about the L.A. Times Studios Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards, please visit latimes.com/IW.