Schedule

Please note that the conference schedule is subject to change.

Day Zero - April 7
Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel - 900 E Lookout Dr Richardson, TX 75082
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration at Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
Day One - April 8
Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel - 900 E Lookout Dr. Richardson, TX 75082
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. DiversityFIRST™ Certification
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. DiversityFIRST™ ERG Academy
NDC Members Meeting/Training
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Welcoming Remarks
Angeles Valenciano
10:40 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions
Communicating the National Diversity Council's Brand

Leading a Self-Managed Diversity Council

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions
Leading a Self-Managed Diversity Council

The Role of the Education Committee

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions
Utilizing Community Partnerships to Strengthen Your Local Council

Communicating the National Diversity Council’s Brand

Day Two - April 9
Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel - 900 E Lookout Dr. Richardson, TX 75082
Pre-Conference Events
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. DiversityFIRST™ ERG Academy
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Diversity 101 - Starting from Scratch (Pre-Conference Event)
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration at Hilton Anatole
Pre-Conference: National ERG Summit
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Networking Continental Breakfast
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Session I
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Session II
12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Luncheon
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Session III
Day Three - April 10
Hilton Anatole - 2201 N Stemmons Fwy Dallas, TX 75207
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Opening Luncheon, Leadership Excellence Awards
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Session I
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Session II
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closing Keynote: General Collin Powell
Day Four - April 11
Hilton Anatole - 2201 N Stemmons Fwy Dallas, TX 75207
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Most Powerful and Influential Women Breakfast
Keynote: America Ferrera
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Session I
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Session II
12:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Luncheon
Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology Awards Recognition
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Session III
6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. A Conversation with President Barack Obama (Hilton Anatole)
Doors Open at 5:15 p.m.
Keynote Begins at 7:15 p.m.
Day Five - April 12
Hilton Anatole - 2201 N Stemmons Fwy Dallas, TX 75207
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Session I
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Session II
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Closing Keynote