This year, we’re shaking things up and reimagining the event, not as a departurefrom legacy, but as a bold evolution. We’re leaning into a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere
that prioritizes connection, storytelling, leadership, and purpose.

This is more than an evening out—it’s an activation of our mission to Do Good. Be Better. Impact Tomorrow. Your presence and support is an investment in our collective future and the driving force behind what makes our industry so unique. 

Funds raised from the Kaitz Event fuel best-in-class leadership development, recruitment and retention across the media ecosystem. We can’t wait to see you there! 

Tickets and sponsorships coming soon.

The Kaitz Event - October 22 2025 NY Marriott Marquis

What to expect at the Kaitz Event

  • A casual chic dress code (yes, sneakers are welcome!)
  • More opportunity to connect with colleagues, friends, and new allies
  • VIP Presidential Reception in addition to our General Reception
  • Live music, immersive entertainment, and a DJ-led dance floor
  • Elevated culinary experiences and an on-site mixologist
  • Sponsored lounges and curated networking zones
  • Live & silent auctions supporting industry talent
  • The annual ChangeMaker Awards, honoring those shaping what’s next
  • And much more!

     

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Many Ways to Support

Attend the Kaitz Event

Gather your group! You won’t want to miss this year’s newly reimagined Kaitz Event: a new chapter in a 42-year legacy of purpose-driven leadership.
Sponsorships and individual tickets for 2025 will be available soon!

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Start thinking about your donation items and experiences today!

Sponsor

Customized sponsorships are designed to meet your goals and reflect your brand in front of a highly engaged and influential audience. Contact us to learn more!

Donate

Every donation whether big or small makes a huge difference as we strive to reach our yearly fundraising goal. 

The Changemaker Awards​

The ChangeMaker Award honors the significant contributions of an individual, group, organization, or content that has, over the past year, created significant social impact and exemplified excellence in the three core pillars of the NCTA Education Foundation mission: DO GOOD. BE BETTER. IMPACT TOMORROW.

The 2025 ChangeMaker will be announced soon and will be honored during the Kaitz Event.

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2024 Winner for the Category of Social Impact:

Handy Foundation
Connecting below-the-line workers to job opportunities in Hollywood, providing professional development while helping studios and networks meet diversity and inclusion goals.

Sponsors Make a Lasting Impact

Sponsorships is a smart, timely, value-aligned opportunity to invest in talent across disciplines, reinforce brand leadership and loyalty, stand up for the future of work and publicly support community impact that strengthens our industry’s footprint.

Funds raised go directly to programs focused on:

  • Recruitment (STEM, Creative, Business)
  • Retention
  • Professional Development
  • Scholarships
  • Paid Internships

 

2025 sponsorship opportunities are coming soon! Interested in joining our sponsor community sooner? Reach out to [email protected] to discuss custom packages.

One Mission. Your Support.

Do Good. Be Better. Impact Tomorrow. – It’s an actionable call to each of us to contribute positively, strive for excellence, and lay the groundwork for a brighter future.

The NCTA Education Foundation is committed to an active role in shaping a dynamic future of access and belonging for the industry. Our collective efforts today will define the landscape of tomorrow.

Supporting the Kaitz Event is your future-focused opportunity to build what’s next–together.

Grant Giving: A Collective Commitment to Access & Belonging

Each year, through targeted grants, we support education-focused initiatives led by four legacy organizations and industry ChangeMakers—Emma Bowen Foundation, NAMIC, T. Howard Foundation, The WICT Network, and others.

Our grants power leadership development, talent recruitment, and strategic programs that expand opportunity across the media ecosystem. This includes scholarships and support for high-potential students, removing barriers and building an accessible, inclusive talent pipeline.

By investing in future leaders, we’re shaping a brighter future—from the pipeline to the boardroom.

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Meet the 2024 Kaitz Dinner
Co-Chairs

Angela Cannon

Senior Vice President of Multicultural Networks & General Manager, aspireTV

Mark Greatrex

President, Cox Communications

2024 Event Host

Brian Cheung

Business and Data Correspondent, NBC News.

Brian Cheung is a New York-based business and data correspondent for NBC News, covering all things related to the economy and finance across NBC’s broadcasts (TODAY Show, NBC Nightly News, MSNBC) and digital platforms (NBCNews.com, NBC News Now).
 
Brian began his career as an analyst at the Federal Reserve, jumped to journalism as a beat reporter in DC, and then made his way into broadcast at Yahoo Finance as a reporter and anchor.
 
Brian is a graduate of Syracuse University, with a master’s degree in applied economics from Johns Hopkins University. He is also an alum of one of the Foundation’s grantees, The Emma Bowen Foundation.

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