Schedule

*The convention is being held over a three-day period. The convention starts on August 23rd and ends August 25th. August 23rd will be a day dedicated to Training. Sessions will start on August 24th and complete on August 25th.

  • Day 1 - Training
    August 23
  • Day 2
    August 24
  • Day 3
    August 25

Please note that the convention schedule, blocks, and speakers are subject to change.

Pre Conference - October 4-8
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST
Training Certificates

*Certified Inclusive Leader Certification
This class is 2.5 days and will be offered twice during the week, October 4-6 & October 6-8.

*Racial Justice Institute Certification
The class is 2.5 days and will be offered twice during the week, October 4-6 & October 6-8.
Day 1 - Training - August 23
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. DEI Certificate
Emerging Leaders Certificate

*All training sessions are for 6 hours, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m, CST.
Day 2 - August 24
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST
General
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Session I
  1. Creating an Environment of High Performance via DEI&B
  2. Culture and Leadership
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Session II
  1. The Business Case for Inclusion
  2. Cultural Competency
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Break
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Break
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Session III
  1. Diversity First Culture
  2. Why it’s important that white males are champions of DEI
Day 3 - August 25
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST
General
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Session I
  1. Gender Equity and Inclusivity
  2. Intersectionality
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Session II
  1. DEI Benchmarks
  2. Leading with EQ