This year, we’re shaking things up and reimagining the event, not as a departure from 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.
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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!
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!
Every donation whether big or small makes a huge difference as we strive to reach our yearly fundraising goal.
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.
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:
2025 sponsorship opportunities are coming soon! Interested in joining our sponsor community sooner? Reach out to [email protected] to discuss custom packages.
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.
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.
Senior Vice President of Multicultural Networks & General Manager, aspireTV
President, Cox Communications
Business and Data Correspondent, NBC News.
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