VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Designing Inclusion, Equity, & Belonging Practices in a Disruptive Climate

Cultural diversity leaders, those who champion belonging, and human resource managers play a critical role in responding to disruptive events that challenge progress towards creating cultures in which each and every employee feels a sense of Belonging. We need to think ahead in both the near and distance futures to meet the challenges and effectively address what the future holds. That is the only way to ascertain that D&I work is not put on hold while the leadership shortsightedly consider new priorities. Join inclusion experts, leading thinkers, practitioners, and visionaries in our profession to learn about the trends in doing the work, core capabilities, that are especially relevant in the modern business climate. Join our global inclusion, equity, and belonging community to learn, collaborate, inspire, and network in a way that matches the new reality of safe engagement.

Marie Fall Vasttrafik

HR-Strategist Sweden

Leslie Ridgley CDP

FedEx Inclusion & Diversity Strategist USA

Suresh Ramdas CDP

Hewlett Packard India LGBTQ Lead India

Sam Turner

Microsoft Managing Director

Tomas Gayton

Poet & Civil Rights Attorney

Mary Ellen Ruiz CDP

Consultant

Celeste Lopez CDP

San Francisco Gaints Organization

Lawrence Pace CDP

Deputy Director Department of Defense

Kathleen McLean CDP

Consultant

Join us for the DELA Virtual Experience: Designing Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Practices in a Disruptive Climate

Lauren Pelusi CDP

Instacart

Tony Farmer CDP

National Reconnaissance Organization

Billy Vaughn PhD

Leader, DTUI.com & Diversity Executive leadership Academy

Tony Farmer CDP

National Reconnaissance Organization

Jackie Welch CDP CDT

Consultant & Trainer

Kenneth Bailey CDP

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Organization

Training Room Breakout Sessions

Yes, there will be breakout training sessions. What can you expect? A dedicated training room with up to 25 participants. You can “raise your hand”, ask questions, & 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

The on-demand content can be accessed at any time to experience learning when it is convenient for you. You will have access 24/7 and even after the conference has ended.

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Meet With Old & New Colleagues

Show Off. Be the Conference

Everyone gets to show off. Submit your videos, presentations, tips, links to resources that add value to the conference content, share your ideas, promote best practices, and be a teaching and learning vessel.

Develop Your Own Best Practice

The on-demand content can be accessed at any time to experience learning when it is convenient for you. You will have access 24/7 and even after the conference has ended.

Conference Features Designed to Meet Your Needs

How the Conference Works

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?

Anyone in a cultural diversity leadership role.
Certified diversity professionals will be 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

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Section 1

DAY 1 SCHEDULE

Eastern Time 9 A.M. – 3:45 P.M.
Central Time 8 A.M. – 2:45 P.M.

Mountain Time 7 A.M. – 1:45 P.M.
Pacific Time 6 A.M. – 1:45 P.M.

Central European Time 1 P.M. – 6:45 P.M

Welcome, Introduction & Ground Rules	Jewel Martin CDP & Lauren Pelusi CDP
Keynote Speaker #1 LGBTQ Inclusion	Suresh Ramdas
Inclusion & Belonging Pioneer Award	John Powell
Training Sessions #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)
Break	10 min
Training Session #2 How ERGs Support Disruption & Uncertainty	Jackie Welch CDP CDT
Panel Discussion #2 How Diversity Officers Managing Turbulence	Rolanda Small CDT
Poetry	Tomas Gayton
Speakers 3 & 4	TBA – Breakout Rooms
Cultural Entertainment	David Biggs
Break	20 min
Inclusion, Equity & Belonging Award #2	Leslie Ridgley CDP
Day #1 Closing Remarks	Jewel Martin CDP
Social Hour	Virtual

Section 2

DAY 2 SCHEDULE

Eastern Time 9 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Central Time 8 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Mountain Time 7 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Pacific Time 6 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.

Central European Time 1 P.M. – 6:00 P.M

Welcome, Introduction & Ground Rules	Jewel Martin CDP & Lauren Pelusi CDP
Keynote Speaker #2: The White Person’s Guide to Critical Race Conversations	Billy Vaughn, Ph.D.
Training Sessions #3	Claudia Ruffin CDP CDT – Breakout Rooms
Inclusion, Equity, & Belonging Award #3	Candi Castleberry (Nominated)
Break	10 mins.
Panel Discussion #3: Cultivating an Inclusive Work Environment in 2020	Lauren Pelusi (MC) Remy Smith
Speakers 5 & 6	TBA – Breakout Rooms
Cultural Entertainment	Video
Poetry	Tomas Gayton
Closing Remarks	Jewel Martin & Lauren Pelosi

DELA

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