Jinny Howe, Netflix’s head of U.S. and Canada scripted series, has been tapped to give a keynote speech at the upcoming Banff World Media Festival.

Howe, who joined Netflix in 2018 and helped develop Shondaland’s Bridgerton and Inventing Anna as well as shows like Beef, The Night Agent, The Diplomat and Untamed, will be part of the Summit Series in Banff after replacing Peter Friedlander in the top North American drama series role last year.

“Jinny Howe’s leadership is helping to shape the stories audiences around the world are watching. Her work exemplifies the creativity, innovation and global perspective that define this festival, and we look forward to attendees hearing her insights firsthand,” Sean Cohan, chair of the board of directors in Banff and president of Bell Media, said in a statement on Thursday.

Howe’s upcoming slate includes a retelling of Little House on the Prairie, the limited series The Altruists starring Julia Garner, and the sports comedy The Hawk, led by Will Ferrell. Additional keynote speakers will be announced in the coming weeks ahead of the 47th edition of the Banff World Media Festival set to run June 14-17 in the Canadian Rockies.

Past Summit Series speakers include Chuck Lorre, Anjali Sud, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Paula Kerger, Rob Wade, Pearlena Igbokwe, Bela Bajaria, Keith Le Goy, Ted Sarandos and Maverick Carter. Banff earlier announced that Spain will be the Country of Honor this year.

And the TV festival will again combine the Banff Gala Awards and the Rockie Awards international competition to celebrate industry talent and TV series at one event.

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