Schedule

National DEI Allyship Conference - NDEIAC

  • Day One Training
    September 11
  • Day Two
    September 13
  • Day Three
    September 14

Please note that the conference schedule, conference sessions, and speakers are subject to change.

Pre-Conference - April 5-9
Training Certificates
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST Allyship Certification
Belonging Certification
Certified Inclusive Leadership Certification
Racial Justice Institute Certification

*Each training is 2.5 days. The training is provided by DiversityFIRST™.
Training - September 11
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST Training Certificates
Allyship
Belonging
DEI Certification
Emerging Leaders
Day Two - September 13
General Conference
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST Concurrent Session I
  1. Allyship 101
  2. Psychological Safety in the Workplace
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CST Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. CST Concurrent Session II
  1. A Guide to Authentic Allyship in The Workplace
  2. 5 Keys to Allyship
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CST Break
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. CST Keynote
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST Concurrent Session III
  1. White Allyship
  2. Creating a Culture of Allyship Within Your Organization
Day Three - September 14
General Conference
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST Concurrent Session I
  1. Belonging and its relationship to Allyship
  2. Psychological Safety in the Workplace
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CST Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. CST Concurrent Session II
  1. A Guide to Authentic Allyship in The Workplace
  2. Allyship Starts at the Top - The Role of A Leader
Day Three - April 6
General Conference
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST Concurrent Session I
  1. 2020 Census - The Future of America Workforce
  2. Balance Balance Balance
  3. Psychological Safety in the Workplace
  4. Race Racism & Privilege
  5. Road Map to the Corner Office
  6. Strategies for Career Growth
  7. Veterans Roundtable
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CST Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. CST Concurrent Session II
  1. DEI Branding & Communication Strategy
  2. Influence 101
  3. LGBTQ+ Roundtable
  4. Qualities of an Effective Leader
  5. Race Racism & Privilege
  6. Strategies for Career Growth
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CST Break
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. CST Keynote: To be determined
12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST Break
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST Concurrent Session III
  1. Creating a Culture of Belongingness
  2. Creating a Diverse Talent Pipeline
  3. Health Equity
  4. How to Manage & Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace
  5. Leading with Emotional Intelligence
  6. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
  7. Strategies to Win: Tackling the Invisible Barriers to Your Success
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. CST Break
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. CST Concurrent Session III
  1. Women in Tech
  2. How to Create a "Diversity First" Culture
  3. The Importance of Self-Care
  4. CDO Roundtable
  5. Strategies on Stepping Up, Standing Out & Getting Noticed
  6. Culturally Competent Leaders
Day Four - April 7
General Conference
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST Concurrent Session I
  1. Culturally Competent Leaders
  2. Global Diversity
  3. Inclusive Leadership
  4. Most Powerful & Influential Women Roundtable
  5. Privilege 101
  6. Taking Control of Your Career
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CST Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. CST Concurrent Session II
  1. Business & School Justice - Where do they Collide
  2. Diversity Recruiting Best Practices
  3. Essential Leadership Skills
  4. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
  5. Strategic Networking
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. CST Closing Keynote: To be determined
Post Conference
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST Concurrent Session III
  1. Balance Balance Balance
  2. Inclusive Leadership
  3. Leadership - Open Discussion