Itinerary

The Summit brings together our fellow  Inclusion and Opportunity leaders from around the country for two-and-a-half-days of knowledge sharing. We will share experiences and learn the best and next practices in our ever-changing field.

WEDNESDAY

8/6

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Pre Conference
Healing Ourselves Amidst Complex Times

In a time marked by rapid change and growing demands on leaders and changemakers, this pre-conference session offers a vital pause—a space to exhale, reconnect, and restore. Healing Ourselves Amidst Complex Times centers bridging, belonging and collective care. It is an intentional space where you will be seen, heard, and valued alongside other participants, all engaging in healing, respectful conversation.

Workshop Objectives:

  • Gain or deepen an understanding of healing in concept, principle, and practice.

  • Acquire tools to support one’s healing journey.

  • Deepen collaborative partnerships and build the trust needed to transform our communities and institutions.

3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Opening Session

3:00 p.m.: Networking Reception

4:30 p.m.: Opening Remarks

5:15 p.m.: Special Guest Speaker

THURSDAY

8/7

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Workshops & Speakers

9:00 a.m.: Opening Remarks

9:10 a.m.: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion – Your Questions for Legal
Counsel

10:05 a.m.: Responding to the Current State of Diversity
and Inclusion: From Employees to Boards

11:15 a.m.: Taking Advantage of this Cultural Moment:
Rebranding in the New Era

1:00 p.m.: A New Door: Understanding Social Mobility

2:10 p.m.: AI as Your Strategic Partner

FRIDAY

8/8

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Workshops & Speakers

9:00 a.m.: Opening Remarks

9:10 a.m.: Awards Presentation

9:40 a.m.: Navigating Political Headwinds & Corporate
Reputation

10:35 a.m.: Perspectives: Board Governance on Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion