Rising Leaders Program

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Exceptional Leadership Training for Up-and-Coming Industry Professionals

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The WICT Network’s Rising Leaders Program (RLP) is a premier professional development program for emerging leaders in media, entertainment and technology. Participants learn how to build and develop high-performing teams; expand their organizational impact; build alliances; assess diverse leadership styles, and more. During this week-long, intensive immersion program, participants take part in leadership analysis and case study work while expanding their professional networks.

Meet the 2025 November program participants here!

Program Information

Applications for the 2026 Spring and Summer programs are now CLOSED .

Applications for the Fall session will open in February, 2026.

This is a competitive, application-based program and all applicants must be approved by their companies to participate in this one-week course.

Program Dates: April 13-17, 2026
Program Location: St. Louis, MO

Program Dates: June 8-12, 2026
Program Location: San Diego, CA

Program Dates: November 16-20, 2026
Program Location: Location TBA

2026 Tuition

  • $4,995 for members
  • $5,220 for non-members (rate includes a membership with The WICT Network for eligible participants)

Tuition covers program costs including course materials, instruction and daytime meals. Travel, accommodations and dinners are the responsibility of participants.

Cancellation and Refund
Once you are accepted into the program and confirm your participation, the tuition fee is non-refundable in the event you need to cancel.

2026 Dates & Locations:

  • April 13-17, 2026 – St. Louis, MO
  • June 8-12, 2026 – San Diego, CA
  • November 16-20, 2026 – Location TBA

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  • Manager or director level, or equivalency thereof
  • 5 to 7 years of business experience with strong foundational management skills
  • Demonstrated potential and desire for leadership and career advancement
  • Endorsed by their company to participate in the Rising Leaders Program

The Rising Leaders Program is designed for emerging leaders who are ready to challenge their own skills and take the next step in designing their leadership blueprint. The Rising Leaders Program will explore:

  • Social Styles
  • The Six Elements of Leadership Model
  • High-Performance Teams
  • Executive Presence
  • Politics, Power and Influence
  • Strategic Thinking

April 13-17, 2026
St. Louis, MO
Four Seasons St. Louis

June 8-12, 2026
San Diego, CA
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

November 16-20, 2026
Location TBA

Testimonials

“Amazing. I will recommend to my leadership that we invest in more of our leaders and high potential team members by sending them through this program.”
“One of the best leadership programs I have attended in my entire career. This is one week of focusing on me with a room full of supportive women. Grateful!”
“If you have to take one leadership session that is going to change the way you look at yourself and others, I will say this is it.”
“RLP is a phenomenal program. The content was universally helpful to those in various roles/situations, and I treasure the personal connections I made.”

Questions?

If you have questions regarding this program or would like additional information, please contact Megan Marksberry via email or by phone at 202-827-4789.

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The WICT Network gratefully acknowledges the sponsor of the Rising Leaders Program

 

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