Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit: Stronger Together

Companies involved in the Region of Choice (ROC) initiative are on track to meet or exceed five-year goals for increasing Black and Brown talent. But we're just getting started! Join fellow CEOs and leaders in HR, DE&I, Communications, and other disciplines to leverage the power of collective action to accelerate change.

 

The Summit will convene the 125 ROC pledge-signing companies and others interested in advancing equity and inclusion to explore insights, research and best practices. We'll hear from national and local leaders giving practical examples of how your company can achieve and sustain wins in your DEI and community impact efforts.

 

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AGENDA

 

8:00 AM

Registration/Networking/Breakfast

 

9:00 AM

The Power of Business to Drive Societal Change

Keynote: Roy Weathers - Vice Chair, Policy & Societal Engagement for PwC and leader of the firm's CEO Action for Racial Equity, will discuss how companies across the country are working together to advance public policies, address societal challenges and drive change.

 

10:00 AM

The evolving DEI landscape: Taking your intentions to the next level

Megan Connolly, Senior DEI Consultant for Mercer, will discuss how companies can take their intentions to the next level by committing to understanding how experiences, opportunities and rewards can differ across demographic groups, and take meaningful action to close these gaps. Mercer will share their global research and how companies are committing to real progress by utilizing a data driven approach.

 

10:45 AM

Company Culture: Where intention meets action

Culture impacts everything from your productivity and stability to employee attraction and retention. In the context of DEI, culture is crucial to sustainable progress. We'll hear from several ROC companies on the steps and strategies they have taken to improve their culture.

 

11:30 AM

Starting from the top: Implementing & measuring DEI strategy throughout the organization

To realize measurable change, DEI strategies must start at the top and continue throughout the organization. We'll hear from companies leading the way with metrics and accountability.

 

12:15 PM

Networking lunch