Duchess, former anchor, actress, sociologist to keynote SXSW on Int'l Women's Day

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The South by Southwest Conference said Monday it would mark International Women's Day, which is on March 8, with a keynote panel on women and leadership.

The keynote will feature Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex; former Today anchor Katie Couric; actress Brooke Shields; and sociologist Nancy Wang Yuen, SWSW said.

Journalist Errin Haines will moderate the panel, according to SXSW.

"Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, Katie Couric, Brooke Shields, Nancy Wang Yuen, and Errin Haines are the perfect finishing touch to eight days of remarkable Keynote Speakers," said Hugh Forrest, SXSW Co-President and Chief Programming Officer in the announcement. "We are so honored to host this distinguished group on International Women’s Day for a significant discussion on the importance of representation in media and entertainment."

SXSW titled the panel Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen.

South by Southwest runs from March 8 until March 16.