Jinny Howe, head of scripted in the U.S. and Canada at Netflix, will deliver a keynote address at this year’s Banff World Media Festival, running from June 14 to 17.
Howe is the first confirmed speaker for the BANFF Summit Series, which has featured at the festival since 2019. Past speakers have included Chuck Lorre, Anjali Sud, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Paula Kerger, Rob Wade, Pearlena Igbokwe, Bela Bajaria, Keith Le Goy, Ted Sarandos, and Maverick Carter, among others.
“Jinny Howe’s leadership is helping to shape the stories audiences around the world are watching,” said Sean Cohan, chair of the board of directors at BANFF, and president of Bell Media. “Her work exemplifies the creativity, innovation, and global perspective that define this festival, and we look forward to attendees hearing her insights firsthand.”
Howe has been with Netflix since 2018, overseeing such shows as Bridgerton, The Lincoln Lawyer, Little House on the Prairie, and more.
This year’s festival also features Spain as the country of honor.
