Schedule

  • Day One
    March 22
  • Day Two
    March 23
  • Day Three
    March 24

Please note that the conference schedule, conference sessions, and speakers are subject to change.

Pre-Conference - April 5-9
Training Certificates
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST Allyship Certification
Belonging Certification
Certified Inclusive Leadership Certification
Racial Justice Institute Certification

*Each training is 2.5 days. The training is provided by DiversityFIRST™.
Day One - March 22
March 22
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST Training Certificates
Allyship
DEI Bootcamp I
DEI Certification
DEI Starter Kit
ERG Academy
Executive Leadership Development
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Day Two - March 23
March 23
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST Training Certificates
Anti-Racism
DEI Bootcamp II
DEI Strategy & Planning
Emerging Leaders
Inclusive Leadership
Day Three - March 24
March 24
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST Training Certificates
DEI Bootcamp III
Implicit Bias
Leading Transformational Change
Micro-Aggression
Racial Justice
Day Three - April 6
General Conference
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST Concurrent Session I
  1. 2020 Census - The Future of America Workforce
  2. Balance Balance Balance
  3. Psychological Safety in the Workplace
  4. Road Map to the Corner Office
  5. Strategies for Career Growth
  6. Veterans Roundtable
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CST Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. CST Concurrent Session II
  1. DEI Branding & Communication Strategy
  2. Influence 101
  3. LGBTQ+ Roundtable
  4. Qualities of an Effective Leader
  5. Race Racism & Privilege
  6. Strategies for Career Growth
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CST Break
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. CST Keynote: To be determined
12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST Break
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST Concurrent Session III
  1. Creating a Culture of Belongingness
  2. Creating a Diverse Talent Pipeline
  3. Health Equity
  4. How to Manage & Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace
  5. Leading with Emotional Intelligence
  6. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. CST Break
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. CST Concurrent Session IV
  1. How to Create a "Diversity First" Culture
  2. CDO Roundtable
  3. Strategies on Stepping Up, Standing Out & Getting Noticed
  4. Culturally Competent Leaders
  5. Intentionally Incorporating Inclusion into Employee and Community Engagement Strategy
Day Four - April 7
General Conference
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST Concurrent Session I
  1. Culturally Competent Leaders
  2. Global Diversity
  3. Inclusive Leadership
  4. Most Powerful & Influential Women Roundtable
  5. Taking Control of Your Career
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CST Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. CST Concurrent Session II
  1. Diversity Recruiting Best Practices
  2. Essential Leadership Skills
  3. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
  4. Strategic Networking
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. CST Closing Keynote: To be determined