Agenda
Wednesday, September 10
9:45 AM
Registration, Networking, and Refreshments
10:30 AM
Welcome and Introduction
10:45 AM
Guest Speaker
Coming soon!
11:15 AM
Break
11:20 AM
Panel
DEI and talent acquisition: Making meaningful changes without targets or quotas
How can you increase diversity in the workplace without relying on goals or targets? During this off-the-record panel, your peers at other big companies will talk about their best practices in collaborating with TA leadership to understand and mitigate bias throughout the recruitment process, helping change mindsets to think beyond “quotas,” and identifying high-value outputs and partnerships that contribute to a diverse, productive, and engaged workforce.
11:50 AM
Lunch Discussion
12:20 PM
Panel: Career pathing in talent marketing – where do we go from here?
As talent marketing continues to evolve, so too do the career paths, specializations, and opportunities within this field. We’ll talk about how we structure our teams for growth, where we’re finding talent, and what career pathing looks like for ourselves as leaders in addition to our teams. Wherever it is you’re hoping to go, this community is here to help you find the resources you need to get there.
1:00 PM
Break
1:10 PM
Case StudyReligious and cultural inclusion: Increasing inclusion while mitigating riskPressure to recognize religious and cultural holidays is stronger than ever, and it lands on you to protect inclusion and belonging while avoiding any pitfalls. Join this presentation on how to decide which religious and cultural events to acknowledge, establish consistent practices and respond to requests for change, and manage the risk of mistakes that could alienate employees or customers. |
Case StudyERG strategy and training: Setting resource groups up for successAs DEI practices evolve, so does the role of resource groups. Join this confidential discussion on training to ERG/BRG leaders and members, holding resource groups accountable for operating within a framework, leveraging these groups’ unique sub-cultures to drive DEI efforts, and defining what success looks like as ERGs/BRGs continue to evolve. |
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1:40 PM
Break
1:55 PM
Case StudyEmbedding DEI across a Fortune 500 organizationAs a DEI leader, you don’t want your organization’s DEI practices to rely on you as an individual. In this presentation, get a behind-the-scenes look at how to create a sustainable, resilient ecosystem that incorporates DEI into every major decision point, function, and resource. We’ll discuss which systems, policies, and tools to assess and effective ways to implement changes. |
Case StudyDEI language strategies in a polarizing environmentJoin this presentation for an inside look at communicating internally and externally about DEI. This discussion will address strategies for adapting language and narrative around DEI in response to the current climate, key communication objectives and audiences, and messaging around DEI goals, metrics, and other increasingly sensitive topics. |
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2:25 PM
Break
2:40 PM
Case StudyChampioning allyship to engage the broader workforceAt a time when inclusion is a top priority, large organizations are zeroing in on allyship. In this presentation, we’ll discuss best practices for engaging the workforce in opportunities to demonstrate allyship and support for their colleagues. We’ll also explore challenges, lessons learned, and examples of allyship in action. |
Case StudyMetrics and reporting: Advancing inclusion in the current environmentHow are you leveraging DEI goals and metrics in the current sociopolitical environment? Is your approach to data changing in response to evolving legal, reputational, and operational risks posed by recent executive orders and heightened scrutiny? We’ll discuss approaches to advance inclusion while aligning with new legal considerations. |
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3:10 PM
Networking Break
3:40 PM
Case StudyCrisis response: Helpful tools and frameworksWhat framework, playbook, or resources do you rely on for crisis response? Do you have a DEI communications plan for responding to crises? Don’t address and navigate crisis in an ad-hoc fashion. Join this presentation with an expert on how to have a real system in place for quickly reacting, reviewing, and responding to the situation. |
Case StudyCreating (and recreating) impactful learning and development plansHow are you building and iterating upon your learning and development strategy to meet people where they are and help them level up? Whether you’re overhauling your learning strategy, making small tweaks, or just getting your roadmap off the ground, this presentation will lead you through methods for integrating DEI into company-wide training opportunities, long-term vision for learning and development outcomes, and ways to make learning and development opportunities more impactful. |
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4:10 PM
Break
4:25 PM
Case StudyManaging up: Upskilling execs and keeping them accountableHow do you help your boss and your leadership level up when they don’t have a deep understanding of DEI? In this off-the-record discussion, we’ll learn how you can train new leaders on how things are done at your company, help executive leadership develop the necessary skills, and hold leaders accountable for building DEI competency. |
Case StudyDisability inclusion: How to get it rightWhat are some tools and resources your team can use for education to boost their disability confidence and to ensure a disability-inclusive experience for all employees and applicants worldwide? You’ll leave this confidential discussion with resources and best practices on disability inclusion education. |
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4:55 PM
Adjourn
5:00 PM
Drinks Reception and Member Dinner
Following our afternoon of conversations and case studies, we’ll all go out for a fantastic dinner together. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with your fellow members before a big day of brainstorming, discussion, and collaboration.
Thursday, September 11
8:00 AM
Breakfast Discussions
The conversations over coffee and eggs at this event are often more lively than any other conference’s happy hour. You’ll want to be here bright and early (and on time).
8:50 AM
Opening Remarks
9:00 AM
WorkshopLong-term planning: Future-proofing DEIAs DEI leaders, you need to be thinking strategically about the big picture and where you can make the most impact. The future of DEI at your company depends on the goals you set today. Join your peers to discuss your long-term goals, how you decide, and what it will take to achieve them. |
WorkshopEngaging and retaining veterans: What’s working?Join this discussion to talk about successful strategies for recruiting and engaging military veterans, who your key internal and external stakeholders are, and how to include veterans in the strategy development process. |
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9:30 AM
Break
9:45 AM
WorkshopGlobal gender equity strategy: What’s your focus?How are you approaching gender equity as a global organization? In this peer-led conversation, you will discuss successful approaches, recommended areas of focus, and most impactful initiatives on being inclusive of the gender spectrum. |
WorkshopBuilding credibility with frontline employeesYour corporate colleagues may be fully bought into DEI, but there’s a disconnect once you branch out to frontline associates. In this confidential discussion, we’ll consider ways to engage frontline employees while minimizing disruptions to productivity, build credibility with this population amid significant social and technological barriers, and communicate effectively with associates who do not have ready access to email. |
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10:15 AM
Break
10:30 AM
WorkshopPerformance management: Rethinking DEI practicesDriving the right behaviors through performance management systems is crucial for long-term organizational change. Join your peers at other large companies in a confidential setting to discuss which behaviors you measure through your performance management system, who is responsible for assessing and directing performance management efforts, and how to work effectively across teams to assess and improve performance. |
WorkshopOptimizing supplier diversity: How to improve, scale, measure, and define successGrowing the reach and impact of a supplier diversity strategy is challenging on its own and, in today’s legal landscape, it faces increasing scrutiny. In this discussion with your peers, let’s address raising diverse supplier utilization across your organization, collaborating across functions, tracking and reporting data without setting targets, and determining what success looks like and how to get there. |
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11:00 AM
Break
11:15 AM
Panel
AI tools for DEI learning and development
AI is transforming the way we approach Learning & Development (L&D), offering new opportunities to enhance accessibility, personalization, and engagement. But how can DEI leaders leverage AI to drive impactful L&D initiatives? In this off-the-record discussion, senior leaders from some of the world’s largest companies will share best practices for integrating AI into L&D strategies to create a more inclusive workforce, considerations for ethical and responsible AI use, and discuss why DEI leaders must stay ahead of this shift.
11:45 PM
Themed Lunch Discussions
During lunch, the tables will be divided into industries so leaders can pick where they want to sit and connect with others who are leading DEI in the same space:
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12:45 PM
Break
12:55 PM
Peer Advisory Roundtables
EXAMPLE TOPICS:
- ERG/BRG comms
- Self-ID
- Collaborating with HR on benefits/onboarding
1:30 PM
Peer Advisory Roundtables
EXAMPLE TOPICS:
- Diversifying candidate and panel slates
- Succession planning
- Protecting and supporting your 2SLGBTQIA+ associates
2:00 PM
Break
2:15 PM
Peer Advisory Roundtables
EXAMPLE TOPICS:
- DEI partners
- Neurodiversity
- Measuring the impact of your DEI initiatives
2:45 PM
Adjourn
Please note: This agenda is subject to change based on speaker availability and scheduling.
