Schedule

The National Diversity Council’s 2025-2027 schedule is designed to provide a comprehensive platform for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across industries. With a focus on leadership, cultural competence, mentorship, and innovative DEI strategies, each session, workshop, and networking event fosters a collaborative environment for professionals to learn, share, and grow. Featuring keynote speeches from industry leaders, impactful panels, hands-on training, and networking opportunities, the schedule aims to inspire and equip participants with the tools to drive meaningful change in their organizations.

2025

  • National Diversity and Leadership Conference

    The Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles, CA

2026

  • Opening Keynote: The Future of Diversity in the Workforce
  • Workshop: Building Inclusive Organizational Cultures
  • Panel: Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Setting New Standards
  • Networking Reception: Diversity Leaders Connect
  • Workshop: Cultural Competence in the Global Marketplace
  • Panel: The Role of ERGs in Fostering Inclusion
  • Interactive Session: Addressing Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
  • Evening Networking: Inclusive Leadership Meet and Greet
  • Training: Effective Strategies for Advancing DEI Initiatives
  • Roundtable: Mentorship and Sponsorship for Underrepresented Groups
  • Panel: Creating Inclusive Talent Pipelines
  • Networking Dinner: Innovating for Diversity: Corporate Collaborations
  • Workshop: Equitable Career Development in Diverse Workforces
  • Training: Measuring the Impact of DEI Programs
  • Panel: DEI in Tech: Challenges and Opportunities
  • Evening: Mentorship Circles for Emerging Leaders
  • Closing Keynote: Empowering the Next Generation of Inclusive Leaders
  • Awards Ceremony: Recognizing Excellence in Diversity Leadership
  • Closing Gala: Celebrating Corporate Diversity Achievements

2027

  • Opening Keynote: The Global Shift Toward Inclusive Workforces
  • Workshop: Implementing Global DEI Strategies
  • Panel: Women and Minorities in Executive Leadership
  • Networking Reception: Global Diversity Leaders Connect
  • Workshop: Inclusive Innovation: Leveraging Diversity for Growth
  • Panel: Building Cross-Cultural Teams
  • Interactive Session: Navigating Cultural Differences in International Business
  • Evening Networking: Global DEI Advocates Meet and Greet
  • Training: Creating a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace
  • Roundtable: Future of Diversity in AI and Technology
  • Panel: Diversity in Global Supply Chains
  • Networking Dinner: Corporate Collaborations for Global DEI
  • Workshop: Developing Inclusive Leadership Competencies
  • Training: Addressing Systemic Barriers in Corporate Structures
  • Panel: The Role of Data in Driving DEI Initiatives
  • Evening: Mentorship Circles for Global Leaders
  • Closing Keynote: Leading the Way: Global Diversity Leaders
  • Awards Ceremony: Honoring Global Diversity Pioneers
  • Closing Gala: Celebrating Global DEI Achievements
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