FQ Lounge™ in Milan
February
 
17
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2026

Milan, Italy

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FQ LOUNGE™

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Tuesday
, 
February 
17
, 
2026
3:00PM
 - 
6:30PM 
CET

Ferragamo Showroom
via San Pietro all’Orto 16 5th Floor
Milan, Italy

Moments of global unity remind us of something bigger than borders: a celebration of human excellence, resilience, and what becomes possible when we push beyond our limits. As the world turns its attention to Milan, that spirit feels especially alive.

 
The FQ Lounge™ is where that energy comes to life in conversation, community, and collective ambition.


This is where peak performance meets purpose. Where the lessons of sport evolve into the blueprint for leadership. Where the power of global connection shows that we rise highest when we rise together.

 
Let’s harness the momentum and build the future, together. 


All are welcome!

Let’s change the equation and close the gender gap together.

All conscious leaders will be in The Equality Lounge® @ Advertising Week! No badge required.


If you say “unconscious bias” you are conscious. Let’s change the equation and close the gender gap together. All conscious leaders will be in The Equality Lounge® @ Cannes Lions! No badge required.

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Mon, June 17

10AM - 10:30AM CEST

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Shelley Zalis

CEO

The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

CEO

The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

CEO

The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

CEO

The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

CEO

The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

CEO

The Female Quotient

Mon, June 17

10AM - 10:30AM CEST

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Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

CEO

The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

CEO

The Female Quotient

Mon, June 17

10AM - 10:30AM CEST

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The Female Quotient

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The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

Mon, June 17

10AM - 10:30AM CEST

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Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

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The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

Mon, June 17

10AM - 10:30AM CEST

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Mon, June 17

10AM - 10:30AM CEST

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Mon, June 17

10AM - 10:30AM CEST

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Mon, June 17

4:45PM - 5:15PM CET


Owning the Moment: Leadership Under Pressure

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Shelley Zalis

Chief Executive Officer,

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(Moderator)


Lara Abrash

Chair,

Deloitte US


Abby Wambach

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist,

FIFA World Cup Champion


Mon, June 17

12:30PM - 1PM ET


Navigating Change: Male Leaders Reflect on Industry Evolution and Leadership Transformation

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Jack

Neff

Editor at Large,

Advertising Age


Brandon Knight

Global Head, CX Ecosystem,

Zoom


Damaune Journey

Global Chief Growth Officer,

72andSunny


Edgar Hernandez

Chief Strategy Officer,

My Code


Michael Wong

Head, North America Sales,

Bloomberg Media


Mon, June 17

1:15PM - 1:45PM ET


Marketer Daily Take 

Culture in Motion: Leading and Adapting in a Rapidly Evolving World

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Lori

Goode

Chief Marketing Officer,

Index Exchange


Stephanie Bannos

EVP, Experience Service Lines,

Ipsos


Nicole

Roth

 Former Director, Global Head of Paid Media, Intel


Rema

Vasan

NA Head, Business Marketing and Global Head, Gaming Marketing, TikTok


Shelley Zalis

CEO

The Female Quotient

Mon, June 17

4:45PM - 5:15PM ET


Ignite Your Inner Entrepreneur: Driving Marketing Innovation

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Katie Klumper

CEO and Founder,

Black Glass


Sadie Thoma

Director, US Industry and Executive Marketing,

Google


Kim Kitchings

Senior Vice President, Consumer Marketing,

Cotton Incorporated


Jillian

Rice

Vice President, Creative Excellence,

Ipsos


Ana Bermudez

SVP, Managing Director,

alma


Jason Schulweis

Chief Commercial Officer,

The Female Quotient



10:10AM - 10:30AM ET


Generation Money®: Investing in Women, Maximizing Impact

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12:30PM - 1PM ET


Navigating Change: Male Leaders Reflect on Industry Evolution and Leadership Transformation

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1:15PM - 1:45PM ET


Marketer Daily Take

Culture in Motion: Leading and Adapting in a Rapidly Evolving World

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4:45PM - 5:15PM ET


Ignite Your Inner Entrepreneur: Driving Marketing Innovation

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Mon, June 17

5:15PM - 5:45PM ET


Power of the Pack®: Bridging the Gap: Harnessing the Power of Intergenerational Teams

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Vincent Dunleavy

SVP, Client Partnerships, CPG and Finance,

NBCUniversal


Rachel Winer

SVP, Business Development,

Quad


Maegan Buckler

SVP, Enterprise Solutions, North America,

XR Extreme Reach


Anne Becker

Senior Vice President, Trade Marketing & Communications,

Paramount Advertising


Thai Randolph

Board Member, Interim CEO, Rock The Bells



5:45PM - 6:30PM ET


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10AM - 10:30AM CEST

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Owning the Moment: Leadership Under Pressure

Leadership reveals itself when the stakes are high and expectations are clear. From championship games to boardroom decisions, women leaders are called to step forward with clarity, confidence, and conviction when it matters most. This conversation brings together trailblazers across sport, business, and culture to explore how pressure sharpens instincts, shapes leadership style, and builds lasting trust. Join us for a powerful dialogue on what it takes to claim the moment and lead with purpose when all eyes are on you.

Shelley Zalis

CEO

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Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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Shelley Zalis

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NAVIGATING CHANGE: MALE LEADERS REFLECT ON INDUSTRY EVOLUTION AND LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATION

Our 'Manel' invites male executives to the stage to touch upon topics they’re rarely asked about. In an era and industry of rapid transformation, leadership paradigms are constantly being redefined. This panel conversation invites male leaders to speak openly about their experiences navigating industry disruptions, adapting to new expectations, and reimagining what effective leadership looks like in today's dynamic environment. Together we’ll unpack pivotal moments that challenged their long-held beliefs, discuss how they've embraced vulnerability and emotional intelligence, and reflect on the ongoing journey of leadership growth.

Shelley Zalis

CEO

The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

CEO

The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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MARKETER DAILY TAKE

CULTURE IN MOTION: LEADING AND ADAPTING IN A RAPIDLY EVOLVING WORLD

Culture moves at lightning speed, demanding swift responsiveness and agility. From identifying emerging trends to fostering a culture of experimentation to ensuring diversity is represented, brand leaders are working hard to keep pace. In this panel discussion, we sit down with marketing leaders to discuss how they are leading, adapting, and inspiring their teams to tell authentic, engaging, culture-driven stories.

Shelley Zalis

CEO

The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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Shelley Zalis

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Shelley Zalis

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Shelley Zalis

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Ignite Your Inner Entrepreneur: Driving Marketing Innovation

The entrepreneurial spirit is essential for marketing success in today's competitive landscape. In this panel conversation, we welcome marketing leaders who pride themselves on cultivating a culture of experimentation and openness to drive innovation, foster agility, and achieve business growth.

Shelley Zalis

CEO

The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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The Female Quotient

Shelley Zalis

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Power of the Pack®: Bridging the Gap: Harnessing the Power of Intergenerational Teams

Today's workforce is a diverse tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and skill sets, spanning multiple generations. Fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and skillfully leverages the strengths of each generation is key to driving innovation. This panel conversation welcomes workplace leaders to share strategies on how to build high-performing, intergenerational teams.

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The Female Quotient

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