Schedule

*The conference is being held over a two-week period. The full conference starts on August 19 and August 20-21. August 19 will be a day dedicated to Training. Concurrent sessions will start on August 20 and complete on August 21.

  • Training
    August 19
  • Full Conference
    August 20
  • Full Conference
    August 21

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

Pre Conference - October 4-8
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST
Training Certificates

*Certified Inclusive Leader Certification
This class is 2.5 days and will be offered twice during the week, October 4-6 & October 6-8.

*Racial Justice Institute Certification
The class is 2.5 days and will be offered twice during the week, October 4-6 & October 6-8.
Training - August 19
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Full-day intensive workshops to build core cultural intelligence skills.

Inclusive Leadership in Action
Learn the specific behaviors of an inclusive leader. This session focuses on practical techniques for creating psychological safety, facilitating inclusive meetings, and ensuring every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their best work.

*All training sessions are for 7 hours, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m, CST.
Full Conference - August 20
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST
General Conference Focused on strategy, leadership, and the business case for cultural intelligence.
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Keynote: The Multicultural Advantage
Explore how cultural intelligence is a critical driver of innovation, market growth, and competitive advantage. This session will redefine multiculturalism as a strategic business imperative, not just a social initiative.
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Breakout 1: Leading Global Teams Locally

Master the skills needed to manage, motivate, and build trust with hybrid and distributed teams across different cultures. Learn strategies for clear communication, inclusive collaboration, and navigating time zones and cultural nuances effectively.
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Breakout 2: The Future of Work is Culturally Fluent

Understand how demographic shifts and a global talent pool are reshaping the workplace. This panel discusses how to attract, retain, and develop a multicultural workforce to future-proof your organization.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fireside Chat: Lessons from the C-Suite

An intimate conversation with a top executive on their personal journey and how leveraging diverse perspectives has been key to their leadership success and organizational impact.
Full Conference - August 21
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. CST
General Conference Focused on personal growth, communication, and actionable implementation.
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Keynote: Your Voice, Your Impact

Discover how to leverage your unique cultural background and perspective as a powerful leadership asset. This inspiring talk will provide insights on building executive presence and influencing change authentically.
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Breakout 3: The Art of Cross-Cultural Communication

Move beyond language to understand the nuances of non-verbal cues, context, and relationship-building across cultures. This session provides practical tools to prevent misunderstandings and build stronger, more effective professional relationships.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Breakout 4: From Conversation to Action: Building Your Multicultural Strategy

Walk away with a personalized plan to implement cultural intelligence within your team or organization. This workshop provides a step-by-step framework for setting goals, measuring progress, and creating lasting change.
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Closing Panel: Paying It Forward
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks & Call to Action