In its second year, the Chaz & Roger Ebert Symposium brings together notable academics, journalists, and media experts for critical discussions on diversity in media. The event, titled "Creating an Inclusive Media and Cinema Ecosystem," will feature panel discussions on diversity in film, diversity in journalism, and diversity in advertising and communication.
The keynote speaker is Stacy L. Smith, Ph.D., founder and director of the University of Southern California Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the leading global think tank studying inequality in entertainment. Dr. Smith’s groundbreaking research examines inclusion (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, the LGBT community, people with disabilities and mental health) across film, TV, and digital platforms, the music industry, and film criticism.
Please visit https://media.illinois.edu/EbertSymposium to see our entire roster of panelists.
Registration opens Friday, September 6, and is highly encouraged to reserve your spot at the panels of your choice. This event is free and open to the public.
