Schedule

Day One
April 21
Day Two
April 22
Day Three
April 28
Day Four
April 29

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 - April 21
Training
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST	Training Certificates DiversityFIRST™ Allyship Certificate DiversityFIRST™ Anti-Racism Certificate DiversityFIRST™ Belongingness Certificate DiversityFIRST™ DEI Certificate DiversityFIRST™ DEI Talent Life Cycle Certificate DiversityFIRST™ Emerging Leaders Certificate DiversityFIRST™ ERG Academy Certificate DiversityFIRST™ Implicit Bias Certificate DiversityFIRST™ Inclusive Leadership Certificate DiversityFIRST™ Unconscious Bias Certificate DiversityFIRST™ Women Leadership Certificate

Day Two - April 22 Luncheon Keynote - Sheila Talton (12:00 p.m)
General Conference
9:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. CST	Concurrent Session I Anti-Racism 101 Corporate Stewardship: How Companies and Individual Empowerment Can Drive Positive Change Destination C-Suite - Creating a Road Map To Success Do I Belong - Creating a Culture of Belongingness Essential Leadership Skills How to Create Your Organization DEI Strategy Multicultural Leadership Roundtable Servant Leadership The Practice of Inclusion Women Who Lead
10:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CST	Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. CST	Concurrent Session II Authentic Leadership – Embracing Imperfection and Fostering Innovation Cultural Assessment - Where to Start DEI 101 Disability Roundtable Diversity Best Practices in Healthcare Economic Empowerment as a Means to Achieve an Inclusive and Sustainable Society Emerging Leaders - What You Need to Know to Make That Jump Integrating Disability into Diversity Efforts Key Strategies on How to Advance Your Career Perfecting Priorities: Creating a Life that Works for You The Practice of Inclusion Women on Boards - How to Position Yourself for a Seat
11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST	Break: Award Presentation
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST	Luncheon Keynote: Sheila Talton
1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. CST	Break
1:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST	Concurrent Session III Allyship Best Practices Art & Practice of Influencing Creating High Performance Teams DEI - Where Do We Start? Diversity Officer Roundtable Key Strategies on How to Advance Your Career Leadership: Presence, Influence & Inspiration Practicing Selfcare Privilege 101 Race, Racism & Privilege Verterans Roundtable
2:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. CST	Break
2:50 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST	Concurrent Session IV Allyship 101 Belongingness Roundtable Brands & Social Movements Creating Your Personal Board - The Power of Mentors & Allies Diagnosing Toxic Workplace Cultures and How to Fix it Diversity Officer Roundtable Inclusive Leadership Kamala Harris, Make Sure to Wear Shoes as There is Glass Every Where What are the Characteristics of a Great Leader?
4:00 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. CST	Break
4:10 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. CST	Closing/Keynote: John Schlifske

Day Three - April 28
General Conference
9:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. CST	Concurrent Session I Are you an ambidextrous leader? A balanced approach to coaching, mentorship, and sponsorship Belongingness 101 Creating a "Diversity First" Culture Creating and Sustaining Organizational Excellence Empowered Refusal: How to Say “No” more Effectively ERG Best Practices How to Build Inclusive Teams Implicit Bias Training LGBTQ+ Roundtable Micro Aggressions in the Workspace Multicultural Leadership Roundtable
10:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CST	Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. CST	Concurrent Session II Broadening Your Horizons - Make a Career Transition Career Advice from the C-Suite Creating Your DEI ScoreCard Driving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Next Normal Equity 101 Future Workforce Implications of the Pandemic Healthcare Leadership DEI Roundtable LGBTQ+ Roundtable Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce Social Impact Systemic Racism Unlocking Your Full Potential Women Who Lead
11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST	Break
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST	Keynote
1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. CST	Break
1:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST	Concurrent Session III Becoming a Servant Leader Becoming An Allyship Organization Creating Your Personal Board - The Power of Mentors & Allies Cultural Assessment - Where to Start Healthcare Equity Implicit Bias 101 Live Fearlessly: Choosing the road less traveled Racial Justice "Talent Comes in All Shades" - Diverse Talent Best Practices "We Rise" - Women of Color in Leadership
2:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. CST	Break
2:50 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST	Concurrent Session IV Help! We're Losing Women! How to Develop Culturally Competent Leaders Inclusion Best Practices Influence 101 Level Up – Reach Your Full Potential Practicing Selfcare Smart Networking: Building Alliances with Decision Makers Social Justice Roundtable Systemic Racism The Art of Creating a "Community" at Work
4:00 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. CST	Break
4:10 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. CST	Closing/Keynote

Day Four - April 29
General Conference
9:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. CST	Concurrent Session I Belongingness - Strategies & Action Plan Cultural Compentency 101 Dialogue on Intersectionality Health Equity Imposter Syndrome Leadership Conversation with Matt Renner, President, Microsoft & Michele C. Meyer-Shipp, Chief People & Culture Officer, MLB Leading with Emotional Intelliegence Level Up – Reach Your Full Potential
10:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CST	Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. CST	Concurrent Session II Creating a "Diversity First" Culture CSR Best Practice Roundtable Emerging Leaders - Road Map to Success Imposter Syndrome Leadership: Trust, Performance & Change "Talent Comes in All Shades" - Diverse Talent Best Practices
11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST	Break
12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. CST	Closing Keynote: Loretta Mester
Post Conference
1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. CST	Break
1:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST	Concurrent Session III Art & Practice of Influencing Micro-Aggressions 101 Organizational Change Understanding Your Worth: Negotiating a Raise or Promotion