Kelly Georgetti, Senior Director of North America Marketing at Beam Suntory leads a conversation about the innovative ways that brands are leveraging DEI to have an impact. From NASCAR’s “Drive for Diversity” development programs for pit crews to Delta’s redefining “Faces of Travel” campaign and Beam Suntory’s “Proof Positive” commitment to women leaders in the […]

Every member of the inclusion ecosystem needs to double down on new skills to stay at the top of their game. Skills needed for most jobs have already changed 25% since 2015, and by 2030, it’s set to skyrocket to 65%. Join LinkedIn for a session on the evolving skill sets leaders across marketing, communications, […]

Hear how Google and industry change makers are doubling down and driving business decisions in service of DEI and shaping the future of creativity to be truly inclusive. We’ll discuss the importance of going beyond representation and investing in communities consistently across everything we do – our products, our work and our commitments.

Omnicom leads a discussion about GLAAD’s latest research study on the engagement of advertising agencies and brands with the LGBTQ+ community. Marketing leaders delve into the findings, offer unique insights on how representation has (and hasn’t) evolved, and discuss ways to create a bigger and more effective path of progress.

Hear from successful business owners at various points in their entrepreneurial journeys as they share valuable insights from their personal experiences: the highs, the lows, the wins, the challenges…everything they wish they knew at the start of their adventures.

Our personal narratives can get lost in a sea of external expectations and societal noise. But the key to understanding our unique purpose and potential can often be found in the folds of our pasts. Author of Invisible Generals Doug Melville shares a journey into his grandfather’s hidden history that unearthed powerful family stories, and […]

Writer, professor and historian Tanisha C. Ford showcases the long history of Black creativity and strategy in fundraising, philanthropy and community-focused programming. Walk away with five new ways to think about crucial DEI efforts and the impact DEI heroes make in the workplace and the world.

Inclusive brands and DEI practitioners constantly battle disinformation around equity and inclusion. In this session Industry leaders propose winning strategies to push back, like reframing language to garner executive buy-in and investment; shifting “inclusion” from an inspirational tool to a growth tool, and establishing consistent goals that stand the test of time.

In a corporate world dominated by traditional views and backgrounds, men of color often face a unique set of challenges and opportunities in their journey to and within the C-suite. Trailblazers in this space will share invaluable insights on navigating corporate politics, fostering diversity and inclusion, allyship with women leaders and setting a precedent for […]

Colorism within the Latine community perpetuates biases and affects representation, particularly for Black, Indigenous and intersectional Latine people. Dig into the actionable steps that creators, marketers and industry leaders can take to ensure a full spectrum of voices are represented in media, creativity and storytelling.