Schedule At a Glance
Day 1, Wednesday, September 19th
| 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Conference Registration Opens |
| 10:30 am – 11:15 am | Opening Session- Presenting Sponsor |
| 11:15 am – 12:35 pm | Keynote Luncheon with Vivica A. Fox, Actor, Author & TV Host |
| 12:45 pm – 2:15 pm | INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLES TRACK 1-HOT TOPICS: BID TALKS: Business with Inclusive Diversity Sports Roundtable: Diversity in Sports Healthcare Roundtable: The Equity Imperative Performance Roundtable: Chemistry of the B’s (Brain, Bias & Behavior) Financial Services Roundtable: Bridging the wealth & talent gap |
| 2:15 pm – 2:45 pm | INTERACTIVE ENGAGEMENT: SNACK & BEVERAGE BREAK |
| 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm | Sports Roundtable: Diversity in Sports Technology Roundtable: Impact of Global consolidation Retail Roundtable: Can Ecommerce Save the Industry Legal Roundtable: Is D&I billable? |
| 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm | Large Group Wrap Up: sharing insights |
| 5:30pm – 7:00 pm | Registration Re-Opens |
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | WELCOME RECEPTION Full buffet dinner & Host bar Silent Auction, Live Art, Raffle & Live Music |
Day 2, Thursday, September 20th
| 7:00 am – 4:00 pm | Conference Registration Opens |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 9:30 am | C-Suite Panel: Inclusive Leadership: Global Dialogue on Corporate Board Diversity & Inclusion |
| 9:30 am – 9:45 am | SNACK & BEVERAGE BREAK |
| 9:45 am – 10:45 am | Executive Session: Fireside Chat: Executives (Invitation Only) |
| 9:45 am – 11:00 am | INCLUSIVE DIVERSITY: TRACK 1 The Beauty of Conflict Advancing with Courageous Conversations LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: TRACK 1 How high is Your Leadership Quotient? Honoree Panel: Insights on Shared Leadership Experiences |
| 11:00 am -11:15 am | SNACK & BEVERAGE BREAK |
| 11:15 am -12:40 pm | INCLUSIVE DIVERSITY: TRACK 2 A Workplace Divided: Ending the Millennial/Manager Relationship Feud Attracting & Retaining the Right Talent LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: TRACK 2 Ethics in Decision Making Positioning the Climb to Success |
| 12:40 pm – 2:00 pm | Power Networking Luncheon: Buffet Executive Connect Luncheon (Invitation Only) |
| 2:00 pm -4:00 pm | EXECUTIVE PLENARY’S: Women Only/Men Only |
| 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner Seating Registration Opens |
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | HALL OF FAME RECEPTION: Host Bar |
| 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm | AWARDS DINNER & CELEBRATION |
| 2:15 pm – 2:45 pm | Photo Lounge, Music & Networking |
