{"id":354,"date":"2018-11-24T08:31:57","date_gmt":"2018-11-24T08:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2019\/?page_id=354"},"modified":"2021-04-20T19:07:05","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T00:07:05","slug":"schedule","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2021\/conference\/schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n#main-content {\n    background:#f7f7f7 !important;\n}\n.banner-ad-divi {\n    display: none;\n}\n.entry-title {\n    text-align:center !important;\n}\nul.tabs {\n    margin: 0px;\n    padding: 0px;\n    list-style: none;\n}\nul.tabs li {\n    background: none;\n    color: #222;\n    display: inline-block;\n    padding: 10px 15px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    text-align: center;\n}\nul.tabs li.current {\n    background: #25b4e8;\n    color: #fff;\n}\n.tab-content {\n    display: none;\n    background: #f7f7f7;\n    padding: 15px;\n}\n.tab-content.current {\n    display: inherit;\n}\n\/*table.schedule tr:hover {\n    background: #293a56;\n    color: #fff;\n}\ntable.schedule tr:hover a {\n    color: #fff;\n}\ntable.schedule td a:hover {\n    color: #fff;\n}*\/\n.title {\n    font-size: 1.1em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n}\n.subtitle {\n    font-size: 1em;\n}\n.highlight {\n    background: #efefef;\n    font-weight: 700;\n}\n.highlight:hover {\n    background: #25b4e8;\n    color: #fff;\n}\n@media only screen and (max-width: 840px) {\n    table.responsive {\n        margin-bottom: 0;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        overflow-x: scroll;\n        display: block;\n        white-space: nowrap;\n    }\n}\n.acc_content > p {\n    font-size: 0.9em;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n.accordion-demo {\n    margin-top: 15px;\n}\nul, ol {\n  list-style-type: upper-roman !important;\n  margin-left: 40px;\n}<\/p>\n<\/style>\n<link href=\"\/2019\/assets\/css\/smk-accordion.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" \/>\n<ul class=\"tabs\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n    <!--\n\n<li class=\"tab-link current\" data-tab=\"tab-1\">Day One<br \/><b>April 18<\/b><\/li>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <!--\n\n<li class=\"tab-link current\" data-tab=\"tab-2\">Pre-Conference<br \/><b>April 5-9<\/b><\/li>\n\n--><\/p>\n<li class=\"tab-link current\" data-tab=\"tab-3\">Day One<br \/><b>April 21<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-4\">Day Two<br \/><b>April 22<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-5\">Day Three<br \/><b>April 28<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-6\">Day Four<br \/><b>April 29<\/b><\/li>\n<p>    <!--\n\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-7\">Day Five<br \/><b>April 24<\/b><\/li>\n\n-->\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-left:15px; color: red; font-weight: bold;\">Please note that the conference schedule, conference sessions, and speakers are subject to change.<\/p>\n<p><!-- April 18 --><br \/>\n<!--\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-1\" class=\"tab-content current\">\n    \n\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\">\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">\n                <span class=\"title\">Day One - April 18<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"subtitle\">Marriott Marquis Houston - 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<\/span>\n            <\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Registration<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                <b>DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification Program<\/b><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification: Red Class I<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>DiversityFIRST&trade; ERG Academy Certificate<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>DiversityFIRST&trade; DEI Certificate<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>DiversityFIRST&trade; Inclusive Leadership Certificate<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n->\n    <\/table>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n--><br \/>\n<!-- Pre-Conference May 3-7 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-2\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">\n                <span class=\"title\">Pre-Conference &#8211; April 5-9<\/span><br \/>\n                <!--<span class=\"subtitle\">Training Certificates<\/span>-->\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Registration<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training Certificates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/allyship-certification-brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Allyship Certification<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/belonging-certification-brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Belonging Certification<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/certified-inclusive-leader-marketing-material.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Certified Inclusive Leadership Certification<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/racial-justice-certification-brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Racial Justice Institute Certification<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                *Each training is 2.5 days. The training is provided by DiversityFIRST&trade;.\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification: White Class I<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">NDC Members Meeting\/Training<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>DiversityFIRST&trade; ERG Academy Certificate: Red Class<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>DiversityFIRST&trade; Inclusive Leadership Certificate: Red Class<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>\n                Breakout Sessions\n                \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n                    <!-- Section 1 ->\n                    \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n                        \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leading a Self-Managed Diversity Council<\/div>\n\n\n                            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                                \n\n\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n            \n                    <!-- Section 2 ->\n                    \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n                        \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Role of the Education Committee<\/div>\n\n\n                        \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                            \n\n\n\n\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>\n                Breakout Sessions\n                \n\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\">\n                    <!-- Section 1 ->\n                    \n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n                        \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Utilizing Community Partnerships to Strengthen Your Local Council<\/div>\n\n\n                            \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                                \n\n\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n            \n                    <!-- Section 2 --><br \/>\n                    <!--\n\n<div class=\"accordion_in\">\n                        \n\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Communicating the National Diversity Council\u2019s Brand<\/div>\n\n\n                        \n\n<div class=\"acc_content\">\n                            \n\n\n\n\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- April 21 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-3\" class=\"tab-content current\">\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">\n                <span class=\"title\">Day One &#8211; April 21<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"subtitle\"><!--Keynote - <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">TBD<\/a> (12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.)--><br \/>\n                    <!--Marriott Marquis Houston - 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<br \/>\n                Luncheon Keynote - Dr. Cornel West (12 p.m.)<br \/>\n                Closing Keynote - Donna Brazile (4 p.m.)--><\/span>\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Pre-Conference Events<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Registration\/Grab &amp; Go Breakfast<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:200px;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                <!--<b>DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification Program<\/b><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification Red Class III<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification White Class II<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification Blue Class I<\/a>\n\n--><br \/>\n                <b>Training Certificates<\/b><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/training\/#allyship\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Allyship Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/training\/#anti-racism\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Anti-Racism Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/training\/#belongingness\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Belongingness Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/training\/#dei\">DiversityFIRST&trade; DEI Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/training\/#dei-talent-life-cycle\">DiversityFIRST&trade; DEI Talent Life Cycle Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/training\/#emerging-leaders\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Emerging Leaders Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/training\/#erg-academy\">DiversityFIRST&trade; ERG Academy Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/training\/#implicit-bias\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Implicit Bias Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/training\/#inclusive-leadership\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Inclusive Leadership Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/training\/#unconscious-bias\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Unconscious Bias Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/training\/#women-leadership\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Women Leadership Certificate<\/a>\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Summits<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">--><br \/>\n                <!--<a href=\"http:\/\/diversitytechweek.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Diversity Tech Week<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Real Estate D&amp;I Summit<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Financial Services Summit<\/a><br \/>--><br \/>\n                <!--<a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Diversity Officer Summit<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">Donna Brazile<\/a><\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Aster Angagaw<\/a> and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Julian Castro<\/a><\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Closing Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Donna Brazile<\/a><\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Reception<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Award Ceremonies<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td><\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                Chief Diversity Officers<br \/>\n                Chief Talent Officers<br \/>\n                CSR Companies<br \/>\n                Leadereship Excellence in Real Estate\n            <\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">General Conference<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td style=\"width:200px;\">9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session I<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\n<ol type=\"i\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Room 1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Room 2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Room 3<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Room 4<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>10:45 a.m. - 11:05 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Break<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>11:05 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session II<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\n<ol type=\"i\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Room 1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Room 2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Room 3<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Room 4<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>12:20 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Break<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>12:40 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Keynote<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>1:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Break<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session III<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\n<ol type=\"i\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Room 1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Room 2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Room 3<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Room 4<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>3:15 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Break<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session IV<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\n<ol type=\"i\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Building a Coaching Culture to Develop Change Management Capabilities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Cultivating Globally Conscious Leaders: Cultural Differences and their Impact on Success<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Latino Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Leading with Emotional Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Moving Beyond a Seat at the Table:  Modernizing The Concept of Diversity in Health Care Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Transforming Company Culture; Building a Team for Success<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Veteran Best Practices Roundtable\/The Long Road Home; Navigating through America as a Veteran<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>3:35 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Closing\/Keynote<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <\/table>\n<p>    <!--<em>*National ERG Summit and National Diversity Talent Summit are two different pre conference events<\/em>-->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- April 22 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-4\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">\n                <span class=\"title\">Day Two &#8211; April 22<\/span><br \/>\n                <!--<span class=\"subtitle\">Marriott Marquis Houston - 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<br \/>--><br \/>\n                Luncheon Keynote &#8211; Sheila Talton (12:00 p.m)<br \/>\n                <!--Closing Keynote - James Comey (4:15 p.m.)<\/span>-->\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Registration\/Grab &amp; Go Breakfast<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">--><br \/>\n                <!--<b>DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification Program<\/b><br \/>--><br \/>\n                <!--<a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification Red Class IV<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification White Class III<\/a><br \/>--><br \/>\n                <!--<a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification Blue Class II<\/a>--><br \/>\n            <!--<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                <b>Training Certificates<\/b><br \/>--><br \/>\n                <!--<a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#di-strategy\">DiversityFIRST&trade; D&amp;I Strategy Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#dei\">DiversityFIRST&trade; DEI Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#erg-academy\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Emerging Leaders<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#erg-academy\">DiversityFIRST&trade; ERG Academy Certificate<\/a><br \/>--><br \/>\n                <!--<a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#inclusive-leadership\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Inclusive Leadership Certificate<\/a><br \/>--><br \/>\n                <!--<a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#lgbtq\">DiversityFIRST&trade; LGBTQ + Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#diversity-score-card\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Score Card Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#talent\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Talent Certificate<\/a><br \/>--><br \/>\n                <!--<a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#unconscious-bias\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Unconscious Bias Workshop Certificate<\/a><br \/>--><br \/>\n            <!--<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Summits<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corporate Responsibility Summit<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/diversitytechweek.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Diversity Tech Week<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ergconference.com\/2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National ERG Summit<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationalwomensconference.com\/2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Women's Conference<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Energy D&amp;I Summit<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Sports Summit<\/a>\n            <\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">General Conference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width:200px; vertical-align:top;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 10:10 a.m. CST<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session I<\/a><\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Anti-Racism 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Corporate Stewardship: How Companies and Individual Empowerment Can Drive Positive Change<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Destination C-Suite &#8211; Creating a Road Map To Success<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Do I Belong &#8211; Creating a Culture of Belongingness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Essential Leadership Skills<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">How to Create Your Organization DEI Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Multicultural Leadership Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Servant Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">The Practice of Inclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Women Who Lead<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10:10 a.m. &#8211; 10:30 a.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Break<!--Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Dr. Renu Khator<\/a>, <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Ana Navarro<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a>--><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10:30 a.m. &#8211; 11:40 a.m. CST<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session II<\/a><\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Authentic Leadership \u2013 Embracing Imperfection and Fostering Innovation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Cultural Assessment &#8211;  Where to Start<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">DEI 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Disability Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Diversity Best Practices in Healthcare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Economic Empowerment as a Means to Achieve an Inclusive and Sustainable Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Emerging Leaders &#8211; What You Need to Know to Make That Jump<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Integrating Disability into Diversity Efforts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Key Strategies on How to Advance Your Career<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Perfecting Priorities: Creating a Life that Works for You<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">The Practice of Inclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Women on Boards &#8211; How to Position Yourself for a Seat <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11:40 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Break: Award Presentation<!--Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Dr. Renu Khator<\/a>, <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Ana Navarro<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a>--><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12:00 p.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2021\/speakers\/\">Sheila Talton<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1:00 p.m. &#8211; 1:20 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Break<!--Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Dr. Renu Khator<\/a>, <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Ana Navarro<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a>--><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">1:20 p.m. &#8211; 2:30 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session III<\/a><\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Allyship Best Practices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Art &amp; Practice of Influencing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Creating High Performance Teams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">DEI &#8211; Where Do We Start?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Diversity Officer Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Key Strategies on How to Advance Your Career<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Leadership: Presence, Influence &amp; Inspiration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Practicing Selfcare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Privilege 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Race, Racism &amp; Privilege<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Verterans Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2:30 p.m. &#8211; 2:50 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Break<!--Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Dr. Renu Khator<\/a>, <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Ana Navarro<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a>--><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">2:50 p.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session IV<\/a><\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Allyship 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Belongingness Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Brands &amp; Social Movements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Creating Your Personal Board &#8211; The Power of Mentors &amp; Allies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Diagnosing Toxic Workplace Cultures and How to Fix it<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Diversity Officer Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Inclusive Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Kamala Harris, Make Sure to Wear Shoes as There is Glass Every Where<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">What are the Characteristics of a Great Leader?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4:00 p.m. &#8211; 4:10 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4:10 p.m. &#8211; 5:10 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Closing\/Keynote: <a href=\"\/2021\/speakers\/\">John Schlifske<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Closing Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">James Comey<\/a><\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Award Ceremonies<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td><\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                Chief Financial Officers<br \/>\n                Leadership Excellence in Sports<br \/>\n                Leadership Excellence in Entertaiment<br \/>\n                Power 50<br \/>\n                Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Oil and Gas<br \/>\n                Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology\n            <\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- April 28 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-5\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">\n                <span class=\"title\">Day Three &#8211; April 28<\/span><br \/>\n                <!--<span class=\"subtitle\">Marriott Marquis Houston - 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<br \/>\n                Luncheon Keynote - To be determined (12 p.m.)<br \/>\n                Closing Keynote - Carly Fiorina (4:15 p.m.)<\/span>-->\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td style=\"width:165px;\">6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.<\/td>\n\n--> <!-- set column width --><br \/>\n            <!--\n\n<td>Registration Open\/Grab &amp; Go Breakfast<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                <b>Training Certificates<\/b><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#dei\">DiversityFIRST&trade; DEI Certificate<\/a><br \/>->\n                <!--<b>DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification Program<\/b><br \/>--><br \/>\n                <!--<a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification Red Class V<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification White Class IV<\/a><br \/>--><br \/>\n                <!--<a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification Blue Class III<\/a>--><br \/>\n            <!--<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Summits<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:165px;\">8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n--> <!-- set column width --><br \/>\n            <!--\n\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/diversitytechweek.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Diversity Tech Week<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">General Conference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width:200px; vertical-align:top;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 10:10 a.m. CST<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session I<\/a><\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Are you an ambidextrous leader? A balanced approach to coaching, mentorship, and sponsorship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Belongingness 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Creating a &#8220;Diversity First&#8221; Culture<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Creating and Sustaining Organizational Excellence<\/a>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Empowered Refusal: How to Say \u201cNo\u201d more Effectively<\/a>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">ERG Best Practices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">How to Build Inclusive Teams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Implicit Bias Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">LGBTQ+ Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Micro Aggressions in the Workspace<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Multicultural Leadership Roundtable<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10:10 a.m. &#8211; 10:30 a.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Break<!--Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Dr. Renu Khator<\/a>, <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Ana Navarro<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a>--><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">10:30 a.m. &#8211; 11:40 a.m. CST<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session II<\/a><\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Broadening Your Horizons &#8211; Make a Career Transition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Career Advice from the C-Suite<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Creating Your DEI ScoreCard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Driving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Next Normal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Equity 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Future Workforce Implications of the Pandemic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Healthcare Leadership DEI Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">LGBTQ+ Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Social Impact<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Systemic Racism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Unlocking Your Full Potential<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Women Who Lead<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11:40 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Break<!--Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Dr. Renu Khator<\/a>, <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Ana Navarro<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a>--><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12:00 p.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Keynote<!--: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a> and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">Marie Myers<\/a>--><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1:00 p.m. &#8211; 1:20 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Break<!--Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Dr. Renu Khator<\/a>, <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Ana Navarro<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a>--><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">1:20 p.m. &#8211; 2:30 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session III<\/a><\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Becoming a Servant Leader<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Becoming An Allyship Organization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Creating Your Personal Board &#8211; The Power of Mentors &amp; Allies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Cultural Assessment &#8211;  Where to Start<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Healthcare Equity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Implicit Bias 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Live Fearlessly: Choosing the road less traveled<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Racial Justice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">&#8220;Talent Comes in All Shades&#8221; &#8211;  Diverse Talent Best Practices <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">&#8220;We Rise&#8221;  &#8211;  Women of Color in Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2:30 p.m. &#8211; 2:50 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Break<!--Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Dr. Renu Khator<\/a>, <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Ana Navarro<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a>--><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">2:50 p.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session IV<\/a><\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Help! We&#8217;re Losing Women!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">How to Develop Culturally Competent Leaders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Inclusion Best Practices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Influence 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Level Up \u2013 Reach Your Full Potential<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Practicing Selfcare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Smart Networking: Building Alliances with Decision Makers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Social Justice Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Systemic Racism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">The Art of Creating a &#8220;Community&#8221; at  Work<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4:00 p.m. &#8211; 4:10 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4:10 p.m. &#8211; 5:10 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Closing\/Keynote<!--: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">Tony Plana<\/a>--><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Closing Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">James Comey<\/a><\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Award Ceremonies<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td><\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                Chief Financial Officers<br \/>\n                Leadership Excellence in Sports<br \/>\n                Leadership Excellence in Entertaiment<br \/>\n                Power 50<br \/>\n                Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Oil and Gas<br \/>\n                Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology\n            <\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- April 29 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-6\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">\n                <span class=\"title\">Day Four &#8211; April 29<\/span><br \/>\n                <!--<span class=\"subtitle\">Marriott Marquis Houston - 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<br \/>\n                Closing Keynote - Magic Johnson (11:15 a.m.)<\/span>-->\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td>6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td>Registration Open\/Grab &amp; Go Breakfast<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><br \/>\n        <!--\n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n\n\n            \n\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#erg-academy\">DiversityFIRST&trade; ERG Academy Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#unconscious-bias\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Unconscious Bias Workshop Certificate<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#inclusive-leadership\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Inclusive Leadership Certificate<\/a>--><br \/>\n                <!--<b>DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification Program<\/b><br \/>\n                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification White Class V<\/a><br \/>\n                <!--<a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification Blue Class IV<\/a><br \/>--><br \/>\n            <!--<\/td>\n\n\n        <\/tr>\n\n--><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">General Conference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:200px;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 10:10 a.m. CST<\/td>\n<p> <!-- set column width --><\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session I<\/a><\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Belongingness &#8211; Strategies &amp; Action Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Cultural Compentency 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Dialogue on Intersectionality<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Health Equity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Imposter Syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Leadership Conversation with Matt Renner, President, Microsoft &amp; Michele C. Meyer-Shipp, Chief People &amp; Culture Officer, MLB<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Leading with Emotional Intelliegence <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Level Up \u2013 Reach Your Full Potential<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">10:10 a.m. &#8211; 10:30 a.m. CST<\/td>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                Break\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">10:30 a.m. &#8211; 11:40 a.m. CST<\/td>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session II<\/a><\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Creating a &#8220;Diversity First&#8221; Culture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">CSR Best Practice Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Emerging Leaders &#8211; Road Map to Success<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Imposter Syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Leadership: Trust, Performance &amp; Change<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">&#8220;Talent Comes in All Shades&#8221; &#8211;  Diverse Talent Best Practices<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">11:40 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                Break\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">12:10 p.m. &#8211; 1:10 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td>Closing Keynote: <a href=\"\/2021\/speakers\/\">Loretta Mester<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Post Conference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">1:00 p.m. &#8211; 1:20 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                Break\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">1:20 p.m. &#8211; 2:30 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\">\n                <a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session III<\/a><\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Art &amp; Practice of Influencing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Micro-Aggressions 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Organizational Change<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/conference\/sessions\/\">Understanding Your Worth: Negotiating a Raise or Promotion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>        <!-- Old April Schedule \n\n<tr>\n            \n\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">7:00 a.m. - 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