Betsy Magness Graduate Institute

Save the date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Virtual Program

The Betsy Magness Graduate Institute

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Reconnect. Recalibrate. Lead.

The Betsy Magness Graduate Institute (BMGI) is designed exclusively for alums of the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute (BMLI).

Each year, BMGI offers timely, practical tools to help you lead with greater clarity, confidence and impact.

In 2026, we will offer opportunities to connect throughout the year as details are confirmed. The main BMGI event will be a virtual convening on September 17, bringing BMLI graduates together to reconnect, gain fresh perspective and explore strategies for leading through complexity.

Click below to view the 2025 agenda for a preview of the experience and themes.

Together, we’ll continue the legacy of BMLI. Learning, growing and shaping what comes next.

2026 Program Information

Virtual Event – Reconnect. Recalibrate. Lead.
September 17, 2026

*Additional opportunities to connect will be added throughout the year as details are confirmed

Virtual Event – Reconnect. Recalibrate. Lead.
September 17, 2026

Fees: $485 members + non-members
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Cancellations
Written cancellation notices received on or before September 1, 2026 will receive a refund. Cancellations received after September 1, 2026 are not eligible for a refund but a substitution can be permitted.

In collaboration with Paragon Performance Evolution, BMGI delivers an unflinching, hands-on experience that sharpens your edge, drives measurable results, and equips you to future-proof your leadership. This is where the next generation of industry trailblazers step forward, not only to adapt to change, but to define it.

Enhance Your Leadership Insights and Boost Your Strategic Vision for the Future

Each year, the program delivers fresh content, thoughtfully designed to address key management challenges and opportunities relevant to today’s top media leaders. Scroll down to see what past participants had to say about their experiences.

Testimonials

“Being with the Betsy community in general! The connection back to the coaches, classwork / experience that we revisit at BMGI, it’s always a boost and great check-in to all the takeaways from our formal session.”
– SVP, Content Distribution & Strategy, Crown Media
“I really enjoy the content programmed for this event. It’s a great refresher to listen and share experiences with other powerful women in media and great reminder of all the tools available at our disposal to live an intentional and purposeful life.”
– VP, Content Distribution, NBCUniversal
“BMGI is a very carefully thought-out program and well-paced with facilitated discussions and clear ‘assignments’. Overall fantastic!”
– SVP, A+E Networks
“BMLI/BMGI is a well-organized and maintained program. I’m very proud to be a part of it and hope it will continue to train up more talented women leaders in our industry.”
– VP, Outsourcing Strategy and Support & eCare, Comcast
Questions?

If you have any questions regarding this program or would like additional information, please contact Jessa Cooke.