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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Designing Inclusion, Equity, & Belonging Practices in a Disruptive Climate

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Cultural diversity leaders, those who champion belonging, and human resource managers play a critical role in responding to disruptive events that challenge progress towards creating cultures in which each and every employee feels a sense of Belonging. We need to think ahead in both the near and distance futures to meet the challenges and effectively address what the future holds. That is the only way to ascertain that D&I work is not put on hold while the leadership shortsightedly consider new priorities. Join inclusion experts, leading thinkers, practitioners, and visionaries in our profession to learn about the trends in doing the work, core capabilities, that are especially relevant in the modern business climate. Join our global inclusion, equity, and belonging community to learn, collaborate, inspire, and network in a way that matches the new reality of safe engagement.

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Designing Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Practices in a Disruptive Climate

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Training Room Breakout Sessions

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Facilitated Learning Experiences

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On-Demand Learning Experiences

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Yes, there will be breakout training sessions. What can you expect? A dedicated training room with up to 25 participants. You can “raise your hand”, ask questions, & small group exercises to enhance learning.

Facilitators answer your questions, provide resources, and tailor the experience to suit your professional needs.

The on-demand content can be accessed at any time to experience learning when it is convenient for you. You will have access 24/7 and even after the conference has ended.

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Connect, Meet With Old & New Colleagues

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Show Off. Be the Conference

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Develop Your Own Best Practice

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Yes, there will be breakout training sessions. What can you expect? A dedicated training room with up to 25 participants. You can “raise your hand”, ask questions, & small group exercises to enhance learning.

Everyone gets to show off. Submit your videos, presentations, tips, links to resources that add value to the conference content, share your ideas, promote best practices, and be a teaching and learning vessel.

The on-demand content can be accessed at any time to experience learning when it is convenient for you. You will have access 24/7 and even after the conference has ended.

Conference Features Designed to Meet Your Needs

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How the Conference Works 

  • Speakers
  • Panel Discussions
  • Training Breakout Rooms
  • Discussions and Q&A
  • Art, Poetry, Music, & Cultural Events
  • Keynote Presentations
  • Virtual Networking
  • Participant Profiles, Conversations, & Article Sharing

Who Will Attend?

  • Anyone in a cultural diversity leadership role.
  • Certified diversity professionals will be given priority for offering presentations and training.
  • Higher education administrators
  • City managers
  • Professionals across all sectors are welcome.
  • Human resource professionals
  • Equity and compliance professionals
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DAY 1 SCHEDULE

Eastern Time 9 A.M. – 3:45 P.M.; Central Time 8 A.M. – 2:45 P.M.; Mountain Time 7 A.M. – 1:45 P.M.; Pacific Time 6 A.M. – 1:45 P.M.; Central European Time 1 P.M. – 6:45 P.M
Welcome, Introduction & Ground Rules Jewel Martin CDP & Lauren Pelusi CDP
Keynote Speaker #1 LGBTQ InclusionSuresh Ramdas
Inclusion & Belonging Pioneer Award John Powell
Training Sessions #1 Kathleen McLean CDP
Panel Discussion #1 Joint Equity & Diversity RolesAlison Wise CDP, Kenneth Bailey CDP, Lawrence Pace, CDP, & Tony Farmer, CDP
Speakers 1 & 2 What is Equity & Diversity?William Makell CDP (Room #1)
Sam Turner (Room #2)
Break10 min
Training Session #2 How ERGs Support Disruption & UncertaintyJackie Welch CDP CDT
Panel Discussion #2 How Diversity Officers Managing TurbulenceRolanda Small CDT 
PoetryTomas Gayton
Speakers 3 & 4 TBA – Breakout Rooms
Cultural EntertainmentDavid Biggs
Break 20 min
Inclusion, Equity & Belonging Award #2Leslie Ridgley CDP
Day #1 Closing RemarksJewel Martin CDP
Social HourVirtual

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Designing Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Practices in a Disruptive Climate

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DAY 2 SCHEDULE

Eastern Time 9 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.; Central Time 8 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.; Mountain Time 7 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.; Pacific Time 6 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.; Central European Time 1 P.M. – 6:00 P.M
Welcome, Introduction & Ground Rules 
Jewel Martin CDP & Lauren Pelusi CDP
Keynote Speaker #2: The White Person’s Guide to Critical Race Conversations
Billy Vaughn, Ph.D.
Training Sessions #3 Claudia Ruffin CDP CDT – Breakout Rooms
Inclusion, Equity, & Belonging Award #3Candi Castleberry (Nominated)
Break10 mins.
Panel Discussion #3: Cultivating an Inclusive Work Environment in 2020Lauren Pelusi (MC)
Remy Smith
Speakers 5 & 6 TBA – Breakout Rooms
Cultural EntertainmentVideo
PoetryTomas Gayton
Closing RemarksJewel Martin & Lauren Pelosi

 

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Designing Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Practices in a Disruptive Climate

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