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\n<\/div>\nApril 8 – 9<\/h3>\n\nRenaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel<\/h4>\n\n900 E Lookout Dr
\nRichardson, TX 75082
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\n900 E Lookout Dr
\nRichardson, TX 75082
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Visit website<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n Visit website<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n Visit website<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – World Renowned Event” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Join Us in 2020!” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n You don\u2019t want to miss the 16th Annual Diversity & Leadership Conference in 2020. Internationally-renowned speakers will bring their unique experiences integrating various diversity and inclusion topics that you can apply to your personal and professional life. Our keynote speakers include Donna Brazile, Carly Fiorina and more. This year\u2019s conference is on October 27-28 and November 4-5.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Overview” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n With over 5,500 attendees, our 2020 Conference is, without a doubt, the place to be for extraordinary networking opportunities. The conference attendees will include leaders and decision-makers from a variety of industries. There is no better place to connect and strengthen your professional network. With various sessions, workshops, coaches corners, and featured speakers that cover a wide range of topics, you\u2019ll be able to curate your experience for optimal learning. From understanding how to be a better leader and creating a better workplace to embracing Multiculturalism and Diversity, there is something here for you.<\/p>\n Join us in learning about the POWER of Diversity & Inclusion.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.17.6″ disabled=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Enlighten” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n Internationally-renowned speakers will bring their unique experiences integrating various diversity and inclusion topics that you can apply to your personal and professional life.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.17.6″ disabled=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Members Only Meeting” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n On April 8th, we are holding our inaugural membership meeting. The focus of the meeting is to equip, train and educate our members on how to best lead their local Diversity Councils in their perspective communities. Our local Diversity Councils bring together individuals from different organizations to learn and promote D&I in both their workplaces and communities.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.17.6″ disabled=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Pre-Conference Events” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n On April 9, we are holding our annual ERG National Summit, National Diversity Talent Summit, and Diversity 101 – Starting From Scratch. All three Pre-Conference events are tremendous opportunities for growth and development.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.17.6″ disabled=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Great Opportunity to Learn” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n With various sessions, workshops, coaches corners, and featured speakers that cover a wide range of topics, you\u2019ll be able to curate your experience for optimal learning. From understanding how to be a better leader and creating a better workplace to embracing Multiculturalism and Diversity, there is something here for you.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.17.6″ disabled=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Networking and Recruitment” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n With over 5, 500 attendees, our 2020 Conference is, without a doubt, the place to be for extraordinary networking opportunities. The conference attendees will include leaders and decision-makers from a variety of industries. There is no better place to connect and strengthen your professional network.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.17.6″ disabled=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Career Expo” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n Please join us at our Career Expo on April 21, 2020. Your organization will be able to source experienced candidates while building brand recognition.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Summits” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n These full day summits are enriched with learning opportunities, DiversityFIRST best practices, and inclusive topics and speakers. Choose your summit of interest and explore how to make a diverse and inclusive impact within these industries. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Training” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n Several training offerings will be available during the conference week across foundational, specialty, and leadership topics. These courses include unconscious bias focused lessons, inclusive leadership, and a certification program that blends segments of all of our other trainings to provide a comprehensive education.<\/p>\n *Please note that if you are interested in partaking in the week long DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program that offers D&I strategies for organizational excellence and a competitive edge in today\u2019s global marketplace, this program is no longer available during the conference. However, this certification is still offering virtual sessions. Availability, dates, and times can be found on the website<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.17.6″ disabled=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Coaches Corner” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n Our new \u201cCoaches Corner\u201d experience is an intimate and interactive opportunity for conference guests to receive coaching from professionals in a small group setting. Throughout this workshop, guests will receive practical tips, techniques, and feedback about real-life leadership situations from coaches to better achieve individual and company goals<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.17.6″ disabled=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Locations” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.17.6″ disabled=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n![](\"\/2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/hilton-anatole-510x350.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\nApril 11<\/h3>\n
6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.<\/h4>\n
\nA Conversation with President Barack Obama<\/em><\/h4>\n
\nHilton Anatole<\/h5>\n
\n2201 N Stemmons Fwy
\nDallas, TX 75207
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\nHilton Anatole<\/h4>\n
\n2201 N Stemmons Fwy
\nDallas, TX 75207
\n<\/h5>\nWorld Renowned Event<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nJoin Us in 2020!<\/h2>\n
Overview<\/h2>\n
Enlighten<\/h2>\n
Members Only Meeting<\/h2>\n
Pre-Conference Events<\/h2>\n
Great Opportunity to Learn<\/h2>\n
Network<\/h2>\n
Career Expo<\/h2>\n
2020 Diversity Summits<\/h2>\n
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Training<\/h2>\n
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Coaches Corner<\/h2>\n
Locations<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/div>\nApril 20 – 23<\/h3>\n
\nMarriott Marquis Houston<\/h4>\n
\n1777 Walker St
\nHouston, TX 77010
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