{"id":37,"date":"2022-09-22T02:16:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T07:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/multiculturalleadershipconference.com\/2023\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2026-01-10T21:41:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T03:41:52","slug":"schedule","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/multiculturalleadershipconference.com\/2026\/schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; 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[et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><link href=\"\/2023\/assets\/css\/smk-accordion.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" \/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center; margin-bottom:30px;\">Schedule<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"margin-bottom:30px;\">*The conference is being held over a two-week period.  <!--The first week is the Pre-Conference which is dedicated to <b><em><a href=\"\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/certified-inclusive-leader-marketing-material.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Certified Inclusive Leadership Certification<\/a> & <a href=\"\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/racial-justice-certification-brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Racial Justice Institute Certification<\/a><\/em><\/b>, October 4-8.  There will be two classes for each certification during that week.-->  The full conference starts on March 10<!-- and August 20-21-->.  <!--August 19 will be a day dedicated to Training. -->Concurrent sessions will start on March 10 and complete on March 11.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"tabs\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!--\n\n<li class=\"tab-link current\" data-tab=\"tab-1\">Day One<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>April 18<\/b><\/li>\n\n<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-2\">Day Two<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>April 19<\/b><\/li>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!--\n\n<li class=\"tab-link current\" data-tab=\"tab-3\">Pre-Conference<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>October 4-8<\/b><\/li>\n\n--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!--\n\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-4\">Training<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>August 19<\/b><\/li>\n\n--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li class=\"tab-link current\" data-tab=\"tab-5\">Full Conference<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>March 10<\/b><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-6\">Full Conference<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>March 11<\/b><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!--\n\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-7\">Day Five<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>April 24<\/b><\/li>\n\n--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px; margin-left:15px; color: red; font-weight: bold;\">Please note that the conference schedule, conference sessions, and speakers are subject to change.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- April 18 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!--<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-1\" class=\"tab-content current\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"title\">Day One &#8211; April 18<\/span><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"subtitle\">Marriott Marquis Houston &#8211; 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>7:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Registration<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <b>DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification Program<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification: Red Class I<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>DiversityFIRST\u2122 ERG Academy Certificate<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>DiversityFIRST\u2122 DEI Certificate<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>DiversityFIRST\u2122 Inclusive Leadership Certificate<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>-><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- April 19 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!--<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-2\" class=\"tab-content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"title\">Day Two &#8211; April 19<\/span><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"subtitle\">Marriott Marquis Houston &#8211; 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>7:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Registration<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <b>DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification Program<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification Red Class II<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification: White Class I<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification: White Class I<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">NDC Members Meeting\/Training<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>DiversityFIRST\u2122 ERG Academy Certificate: Red Class<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>DiversityFIRST\u2122 Inclusive Leadership Certificate: Red Class<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>1:00 p.m. &#8211; 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Breakout Sessions<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!-- Section 1 -><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leading a Self-Managed Diversity Council<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/p>\n<div class=\"acc_content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!-- Section 2 -><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Role of the Education Committee<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div class=\"acc_content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>2:15 p.m. &#8211; 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October 4-8<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013> 9:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m. PST<\/span><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"subtitle\"><!--Keynote - <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">Donna Brazile<\/a> (12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.)--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!--Marriott Marquis Houston - 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Luncheon Keynote &#8211; Dr. Cornel West (12 p.m.)<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Closing Keynote &#8211; Donna Brazile (4 p.m.)&#8211;><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Pre-Conference Events<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>7:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Registration\/Grab &#038; Go Breakfast<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training Certificates<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee><b>*<a href=\"\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/certified-inclusive-leader-marketing-material.pdf\">Certified Inclusive Leader Certification<\/a><\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                This class is 2.5 days and will be offered twice during the week, October 4-6 &#038; October 6-8.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee><b>*<a href=\"\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/racial-justice-certification-brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Racial Justice Institute Certification<\/a><\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                The class is 2.5 days and will be offered twice during the week, October 4-6 &#038; October 6-8.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!--\n\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:165px;\">9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>(6 hrs)<\/td>\n\n<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Allyship Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Anti-Racism Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Belongingness Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">DEI Basics Certifcate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">DEI &#038; Talent Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Implicit Bias Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Inclusive Leadership Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Learning to Lead Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Women in Leadership Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                *All participates will receive a certificate for their 6 hours of training on the various topics listed above.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Summits<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!--<a href=\"http:\/\/diversitytechweek.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Diversity Tech Week<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Real Estate D&#038;I Summit<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Financial Services Summit<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!--<a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Diversity Officer Summit<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!--<\/td>\n\n<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>12:15 p.m. &#8211; 1:15 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">Donna Brazile<\/a><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>12:00 p.m. &#8211; 1:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Aster Angagaw<\/a> and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Julian Castro<\/a><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>4:00 p.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Closing Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Donna Brazile<\/a><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>6:00 p.m. &#8211; 8:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Reception<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Award Ceremonies<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Chief Diversity Officers<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Chief Talent Officers<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                CSR Companies<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Leadereship Excellence in Real Estate<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!--<em>*National ERG Summit and National Diversity Talent Summit are two different pre conference events<\/em>--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- August 19 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-4\" class=\"tab-content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"title\">Training &#8211; August 19<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>9:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m. CST<\/span><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!--<span class=\"subtitle\">Marriott Marquis Houston - 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Luncheon Keynote &#8211; Dr. Renu Khator, Ana Navarro, and Anne Chow (11:45 a.m)<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Closing Keynote &#8211; James Comey (4:15 p.m.)<\/span>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>7:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Registration\/Grab &#038; Go Breakfast<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training Sessions<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">October 8<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:200px;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <pee><em>Full-day intensive workshops to build core cultural intelligence skills.<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            \t<b>Inclusive Leadership in Action<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              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.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee>*All training sessions are for 7 hours, 9 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m, CST.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">August 23<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2023\/trainings\/\">DEI Strategy and Planning<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2023\/trainings\/\">DEI Starter Kit<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2023\/trainings\/\">Emerging Leaders<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2023\/trainings\/\">Executive Leadership Development<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee>*All training sessions are for 7 hours, 9 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m, CST.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">August 24<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2023\/trainings\/\">Leading People and Teams<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2023\/trainings\/\">Unconscious Bias<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2023\/trainings\/\">Allyship<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee>*All training sessions are for 7 hours, 9 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m, CST.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:200px;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 10:20 a.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session I<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Industry\u2019s Future Workforce: Impact of Millennials and Gen Z<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">DEI Best Practices Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Women Who Lead<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Summits<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">8:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corporate Responsibility Summit<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"http:\/\/diversitytechweek.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Diversity Tech Week<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ergconference.com\/2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National ERG Summit<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationalwomensconference.com\/2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Women&#8217;s Conference<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Energy D&#038;I Summit<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Sports Summit<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">General Conference<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">10:40 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session II<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Multicultural Leadership Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Leveraging Data to Create Your DEI Planning<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Women Who Lead<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>1:00 p.m. &#8211; 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Keynote&#8211;><!--Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Dr. Renu Khator<\/a>, <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Ana Navarro<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a>--><!--<\/td>\n\n<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">2:30 p.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session III<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Securing the Corner Office<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">DEI Score Card<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>11:45 a.m. &#8211; 12:15 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Break<!--Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Dr. Renu Khator<\/a>, <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Ana Navarro<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a>--><!--<\/td>\n\n<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>12:15 p.m. &#8211; 1:15 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Keynotes: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a> and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">Marie Myers<\/a><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>2:45 p.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session IV<\/a>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<!--\n\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Addressing Health Equity in the ERA of COVID-19: Understanding Healthcare<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Building a Coaching Culture to Develop Change Management Capabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Diversity Best Practices Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Latino Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Leading with Emotional Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Personal Branding<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Transforming your Workplace Culture<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Veteran Best Practices Roundtable\/The Long Road Home; Navigating through America as a Veteran<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<\/ol>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!--<\/td>\n\n<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>3:00 p.m. &#8211; 4:15 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session IV<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Building a Coaching Culture to Develop Change Management Capabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Cultivating Globally Conscious Leaders: Cultural Differences and their Impact on Success<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Latino Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Leading with Emotional Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Moving Beyond a Seat at the Table:  Modernizing The Concept of Diversity in Health Care Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Transforming Company Culture; Building a Team for Success<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Veteran Best Practices Roundtable\/The Long Road Home; Navigating through America as a Veteran<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>4:30 p.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Closing\/Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">Tony Plana<\/a><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>4:15 p.m. &#8211; 5:15 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Closing Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">James Comey<\/a><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Award Ceremonies<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Chief Financial Officers<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Leadership Excellence in Sports<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Leadership Excellence in Entertaiment<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Power 50<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Oil and Gas<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- March 10 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-5\" class=\"tab-content current\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"title\">Full Conference &#8211; March 10<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>9:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m. CST<\/span><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!--<span class=\"subtitle\">Marriott Marquis Houston - 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Luncheon Keynote &#8211; To be determined (12 p.m.)<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Closing Keynote &#8211; Carly Fiorina (4:15 p.m.)<\/span>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"highlight\">General Conference<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"highlight\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:200px;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 10:10 a.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <b>Concurrent Session I<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                \t<b>Measuring Multicultural Leadership Impact<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \tExplore frameworks and tools for tracking the contributions of multicultural leaders, including representation, retention, and engagement data. Learn how to translate leadership diversity into measurable business outcomes.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <b>Best Practices in Multicultural Leadership<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Hear from leaders on proven strategies for advancing diversity and equity through leadership. This session highlights lessons learned, common challenges, and practical solutions.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <b>Belonging Across Cultures<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Discover how multicultural leadership creates environments where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and connected. This session focuses on belonging as a driver of innovation and engagement.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">10:15 a.m. &#8211; 10:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <pee>Break<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:200px;\">10:30 a.m. &#8211; 11:40 a.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <b>Concurrent Session II<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <b>Leadership Development for Diverse Talent<\/b><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Designed for emerging leaders, this session provides tools for professional growth, influence-building, and navigating unique challenges as multicultural leaders.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <b>Foundations of Multicultural Leadership<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  A practical introduction for organizations building diverse leadership pipelines. Learn how to cultivate multicultural talent and align leadership development with organizational goals.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <b>Inclusive Leadership Practices<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Explore how inclusive leadership empowers diverse teams, fosters equity, and builds strong workplace cultures.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">12:20 a.m. &#8211; 1:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \t<b>Keynote Panel<\/b><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Industry leaders discuss the evolving role of multicultural leadership in driving organizational change, advancing equity, and shaping the future of work.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:200px;\">1:50 p.m. &#8211; 3:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <b>Concurrent Session III<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <b>Advanced Multicultural Leadership Strategies<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Take leadership skills to the next level with advanced strategies for governance, cross-cultural collaboration, and succession planning.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <b>Multicultural Leadership &#038; Workplace Transformation<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          \t\t\t\tUnderstand how diverse leadership reshapes organizational culture, enhances engagement, and influences policies that foster equity.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <b>Emotional Intelligence in Diverse Leadership<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Learn how emotional intelligence strengthens communication, trust, and collaboration across cultures.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- March 11 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-6\" class=\"tab-content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"title\">Full Conference &#8211; 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5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#erg-academy\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 ERG Academy Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#unconscious-bias\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Unconscious Bias Workshop Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#inclusive-leadership\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Inclusive Leadership Certificate<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"highlight\">General Conference<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"highlight\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 1:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:200px;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 10:10 a.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \t<b>Concurrent Session I<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \t<pee><b>Allyship in Multicultural Leadership<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Move beyond statements into practice by exploring what it means to be an ally to diverse leaders. Learn strategies for meaningful sponsorship and advocacy.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \t<pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <b>Five Lessons from Multicultural Leadership Journeys<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                A reflective session distilling key takeaways from leaders who have advanced equity and inclusion across industries.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \t<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \t<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \t<pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <b>Creating, Sustaining, and Scaling Multicultural Leadership Programs<\/b><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Explore the lifecycle of multicultural leadership programs, from launch to expansion, and learn how to sustain momentum over time.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">10:10 a.m. &#8211; 10:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee>Break<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">10:30 a.m. &#8211; 11:40 a.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <b>Concurrent Session II<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \t<pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <b>Global Multicultural Leadership Strategies<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Discover how leaders can navigate cultural complexity across borders and regions. Learn how to adapt leadership approaches for global impact while honoring local contexts.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \t<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \t<pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <b>Measuring Leadership Diversity ROI<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Explore methods to connect multicultural leadership to business value through metrics, data analysis, and storytelling.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \t<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \t<pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <b>Storytelling for Multicultural Influence<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Learn how leaders can use narrative to amplify multicultural perspectives, secure executive buy-in, and inspire teams.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->       \t       <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">12:20 p.m. &#8211; 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width:165px;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 10:20 a.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"javascript:void();\">Concurrent Session I<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"javascript:void();\">Creating Inclusive Teams<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"javascript:void();\">Women in Tech<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"javascript:void();\">Effectively Managing Your Career<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"javascript:void();\">Leading with Confidence, Power, and Integrity<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"javascript:void();\">Imposter Syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">10:40 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"javascript:void();\">Concurrent Session II<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"javascript:void();\">Race, Racism &#038; Privilege<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"javascript:void();\">Leadership &#038; Emotional Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"javascript:void();\">LGBTQ+<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"javascript:void();\">The Importance of Selfcare<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"javascript:void();\">&#8220;Be The Change&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">12:15 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Closing Keynote<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!-- Old April Schedule \n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">7:00 a.m. &#8211; 8:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><b><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/coaches-corner\/\">Coaches Corner<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>\t\t<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">7:30 a.m. &#8211; 9:15 a.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><b>Workshops I<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Developing an Inclusive Leadership Lens [L]<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">The Immigrant Perspective in Relation to Diversity &#038; Inclusion [M], Nandini Nair<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Relationships Critical to Success [PD], Gindi Vincent<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>\t<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t<\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">8:00 a.m. &#8211; 9:15 a.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><b>Featured Speaker<\/b><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>\t\t<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">8:00 a.m. &#8211; 9:15 a.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><b>Concurrent Sessions I<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Essential Skills to Leadership [L]<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">How to Reach Your Leadership Potential [L]<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">General Counsel Panel on Culture [LE]<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Facilitating Critical Conversations on Race, Equity, and Justice [SJ]<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Attraction and Retention: The Best Ways to Manage Top Talent [T]<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">The Influence of Culturally Relevant and Responsive Teaching [EDU]<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">The Representation Debacle: Showing the Face of America [MARK]<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Increasing Education Opportunities for Minorities in STEM [STEM]<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">9:15 a.m. &#8211; 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