"Royal Presence: Meghan Markle Headlines SXSW 2024 Panel"
The 38th edition of the annual SXSW Conference will feature an Opening Day Keynote Panel titled "Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen," with speakers including Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, Katie Couric, Brooke Shields, Nancy Wang Yuen, and Errin Haines. The panel will discuss the importance of representation in media and entertainment, especially for women of color and mothers, and the impact of social media on mental health. Other announced Keynote Speakers for SXSW 2024 include Lisa Su, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, The Black Keys, Sue Bird, Jessica Robertson, Dr. Joy Buolamwini, Tracy Chou, Deonne Castaneda, and Jack Conte.