The Betsy Magness Graduate Institute
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Trust Imperative
The Betsy Magness Graduate Institute is an exclusive continuing education program designed for the more than 1,300 graduates of The WICT Network’s Betsy Magness Leadership Institute (BMLI). BMGI brings this distinguished community back together each year to reconnect, recalibrate and continue growing as leaders in media, entertainment and technology.
This year’s program centers on the leadership challenge defining 2026: trust. Across industries and institutions, trust has emerged as the critical variable separating organizations that are navigating uncertainty with confidence from those that are losing ground. In this rapidly evolving landscape — marked by organizational disruption, technological change and heightened scrutiny of institutions — the ability to build, sustain and restore trust has become one of the most consequential capabilities a leader can develop.
BMGI is where the Betsy Magness legacy continues. It’s a space for the industry’s most accomplished women leaders to step back from the pace of their organizations, engage with ideas that matter and return with renewed clarity, purpose and connection.
2026 Program Information
Betsy Day
August 17, 2026
Virtual BMGI – The Trust Imperative
September 17, 2026
*Questions regarding Betsy Day or BMGI can be directed to jcooke@wict.org
Virtual BMGI – The Trust Imperative
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.
2026 Program Preview — The Trust Imperative
September 17, 2026 | Virtual
Setting the Stage
We open with a briefing on the current state of trust, drawing on the latest research and data to establish a shared, timely context for the conversation ahead.
The Trust Framework
A deep dive with one of the world’s leading authorities on organizational trust, exploring how leaders can build, sustain and restore trust intentionally as both a discipline and a strategic asset.
Peer Discussion
Small group conversations, drawing on the shared experience and candor that make the Betsy Magness community so distinctive.
Looking Forward
We will close by turning the day’s insights into commitments, leaving with a sharper leadership lens and the renewed energy of this network behind you.
- Participants must be a graduate of the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute.
Enhance Your Leadership Insights and Boost Your Strategic Vision for the Future
Each year, BMGI gathers the Betsy Magness community around a single, timely leadership challenge, pairing current research with the depth of shared experience that makes this network so powerful. Scroll down to see what past participants had to say about their experiences.
Testimonials
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding this program or would like additional information, please contact Jessa Cooke.
