Schedule

  • Training
    September 26
  • Day One
    September 27
  • Day Two
    September 28

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™.
Training - September 26
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST Training Certificates
Allyship Certificate
Emerging Leadership Certificate
Executive Leadership Development Certificate
Leading with EQ Certificate
Day One - September 27
General Conference
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. CST Vendor Virtual Lobby Opens
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST Opening Remarks by Dennis Kennedy and Keynote, Julianne Cenac, PhD
10:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. CST 5 Minute Transition Break
10:05 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. CST Concurrent Session I
  1. Cracking the Code to the C-Suite — Panel
  2. Leadership 101 — Workshop
11:05 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. CST 10 Minute Break
11:05 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. CST Concurrent Session II
  1. Overcoming the Fear of Leading — Panel
  2. Stepping into Leadership - What U Need to Know — Panel
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST Lunch Break
Vendor Virtual Lobby Opens
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST Concurrent Session III
  1. Leading through Conflict — Workshop
  2. Career Advancing Habits — Panel
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST Vendor Virtual Lobby Opens
Day Two - September 28
General Conference
8:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. CST Concurrent Session I
  1. Leading with Emotional Intelligence — Workshop
  2. Cultivating Your Leadership Style — Panel
9:40 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. CST 10 Minute Break
9:50 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. CST Concurrent Session II
  1. Essential Leadership Skills — Panel
  2. Communicate Like a Leader — Panel
10:55 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CST 5 Minute Transition Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST Awards and Closing Keynote
Day Three - x x
General Conference
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST Concurrent Session I
  1. 2020 Census - The Future of America Workforce
  2. Balance Balance Balance
  3. Psychological Safety in the Workplace
  4. Race Racism & Privilege
  5. Road Map to the Corner Office
  6. Strategies for Career Growth
  7. Veterans Roundtable
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CST Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. CST Concurrent Session II
  1. DEI Branding & Communication Strategy
  2. Influence 101
  3. LGBTQ+ Roundtable
  4. Qualities of an Effective Leader
  5. Race Racism & Privilege
  6. Strategies for Career Growth
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CST Break
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. CST Keynote: To be determined
12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST Break
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST Concurrent Session III
  1. Creating a Culture of Belongingness
  2. Creating a Diverse Talent Pipeline
  3. Health Equity
  4. How to Manage & Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace
  5. Leading with Emotional Intelligence
  6. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
  7. Strategies to Win: Tackling the Invisible Barriers to Your Success
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. CST Break
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. CST Concurrent Session III
  1. Women in Tech
  2. How to Create a "Diversity First" Culture
  3. The Importance of Self-Care
  4. CDO Roundtable
  5. Strategies on Stepping Up, Standing Out & Getting Noticed
  6. Culturally Competent Leaders
Day Four - April 7
General Conference
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST Concurrent Session I
  1. Culturally Competent Leaders
  2. Global Diversity
  3. Inclusive Leadership
  4. Most Powerful & Influential Women Roundtable
  5. Privilege 101
  6. Taking Control of Your Career
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CST Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. CST Concurrent Session II
  1. Business & School Justice - Where do they Collide
  2. Diversity Recruiting Best Practices
  3. Essential Leadership Skills
  4. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
  5. Strategic Networking
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. CST Closing Keynote: To be determined
Post Conference
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST Concurrent Session III
  1. Balance Balance Balance
  2. Inclusive Leadership
  3. Leadership - Open Discussion