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Inclusion, Equity & Belonging Virtual Conference

Designing Inclusion, Equity & Belonging Practices in a Disruptive Climate

Join inclusion experts, leading thinkers, practitioners, and visionaries to learn, collaborate, inspire, and network in a global virtual experience built for the new reality of safe engagement.

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About the Conference

Think Ahead. Lead Belonging Through Disruption.

Cultural diversity leaders, those who champion belonging, and human resource managers play a critical role in responding to disruptive events that challenge progress toward cultures in which every employee feels a sense of belonging. We need to think ahead in both the near and distant futures to meet the challenges and effectively address what the future holds.

That is the only way to ensure D&I work is not put on hold while leadership shortsightedly considers new priorities. Join inclusion experts and visionaries in our profession to learn about the trends, core capabilities, and practices that are especially relevant in the modern business climate.

Inclusion, Equity & Belonging Award 2020
Keynote Speakers

Voices Leading the Conversation

Marie Fall Vasttrafik

Marie Fall Vasttrafik

HR-Strategist · Sweden

Leslie Ridgley CDP

Leslie Ridgley CDP

FedEx Inclusion & Diversity Strategist · USA

Suresh Ramdas CDP

Suresh Ramdas CDP

Hewlett Packard India · LGBTQ Lead · India

Presenters

The DELA Virtual Experience Lineup

Sam Turner

Sam Turner

Microsoft · Managing Director

Tomas Gayton

Tomas Gayton

Poet & Civil Rights Attorney

Mary Ellen Ruiz CDP

Mary Ellen Ruiz CDP

Consultant

Celeste Lopez CDP

Celeste Lopez CDP

San Francisco Giants Organization

Lawrence Pace CDP

Lawrence Pace CDP

Deputy Director · Department of Defense

Kathleen McLean CDP

Kathleen McLean CDP

Consultant

Lauren Pelusi CDP

Lauren Pelusi CDP

Instacart

Tony Farmer CDP

Tony Farmer CDP

National Reconnaissance Organization

Billy Vaughn PhD

Billy Vaughn PhD

Leader · DTUI.com & DELA

Jackie Welch CDP CDT

Jackie Welch CDP CDT

Consultant & Trainer

Kenneth Bailey CDP

Kenneth Bailey CDP

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Organization

The Experience

Conference Features Designed to Meet Your Needs

An interactive virtual experience built for learning, collaboration, and connection.

Training Room Breakout Sessions

A dedicated training room with up to 25 participants. “Raise your hand,” ask questions, and join small-group exercises to enhance learning.

Facilitated Learning Experiences

Facilitators answer your questions, provide resources, and tailor the experience to suit your professional needs.

On-Demand Learning Experiences

Access on-demand content any time, 24/7 — even after the conference has ended — so you can learn when it is convenient for you.

Meet With Old & New Colleagues

Connect across breakout sessions and networking spaces to share ideas and build relationships within the global community.

Show Off. Be the Conference

Submit videos, presentations, tips, and resources. Share your ideas, promote best practices, and be a teaching and learning vessel.

Develop Your Own Best Practice

Use the conference experience and on-demand content to build practices you can bring back to your own organization.

How the Conference Works

A Full Program of Engagement

Speakers
Panel Discussions
Training Breakout Rooms
Discussions and Q&A
Art, Poetry, Music, & Cultural Events
Keynote Presentations
Virtual Networking
Participant Profiles, Conversations, & Article Sharing
Who Will Attend?

A Global Inclusion Community

Anyone in a cultural diversity leadership role
Certified diversity professionals are given priority for offering presentations and training
Higher education administrators
City managers
Professionals across all sectors are welcome
Human resource professionals
Equity and compliance professionals
Agenda

Two-Day Conference Schedule

Day 1 Schedule

ET 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM · CET 1:00 – 6:45 PM
Welcome, Introduction & Ground Rules Jewel Martin CDP & Lauren Pelusi CDP
Keynote Speaker #1 — LGBTQ Inclusion Suresh Ramdas
Inclusion & Belonging Pioneer Award John Powell
Training Session #1 Kathleen McLean CDP
Panel Discussion #1 — Joint Equity & Diversity Roles Alison Wise CDP, Kenneth Bailey CDP, Lawrence Pace CDP & Tony Farmer CDP
Speakers 1 & 2 — What is Equity & Diversity? William Makell CDP (Room 1) · Sam Turner (Room 2)
Training Session #2 — How ERGs Support Disruption & Uncertainty Jackie Welch CDP CDT
Panel Discussion #2 — How Diversity Officers Manage Turbulence Rolanda Small CDT
Poetry Tomas Gayton
Cultural Entertainment David Biggs
Inclusion, Equity & Belonging Award #2 Leslie Ridgley CDP
Day 1 Closing Remarks & Social Hour Jewel Martin CDP

Day 2 Schedule

ET 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · CET 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Welcome, Introduction & Ground Rules Jewel Martin CDP & Lauren Pelusi CDP
Keynote #2 — The White Person’s Guide to Critical Race Conversations Billy Vaughn, Ph.D.
Training Session #3 Claudia Ruffin CDP CDT — Breakout Rooms
Inclusion, Equity & Belonging Award #3 Candi Castleberry (Nominated)
Panel Discussion #3 — Cultivating an Inclusive Work Environment Lauren Pelusi (MC) · Remy Smith
Speakers 5 & 6 TBA — Breakout Rooms
Cultural Entertainment & Poetry Video · Tomas Gayton
Closing Remarks Jewel Martin & Lauren Pelusi

Join the Global Experience

Learn, collaborate, inspire, and network with the global inclusion, equity, and belonging community.

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+1 415 692 0121 info@dtui.com
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