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2023 Diversity & Talent Summit

April 26 @ 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Create Great Inclusion: 2023 Diversity & Talent Summit

The annual Diversity & Talent Summit explores the latest DEI trends to enhance business success in an increasingly diverse and global community.

This is West Michigan’s premier summit for CEOs, C-Suite leaders, Chief Diversity Officers, DEI practitioners, and human resources professionals to build  capacity and expertise.

Registration is now closed

Walk-in registration will be available at the door.

Session Times

Morning Session:
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Afternoon Session:
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Morning Agenda

  7:30 a.m.         Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
  8:30 a.m.         Welcome & Introduction to Program
  8:40 a.m.         Summit Chair Leadership Lesson & Speaker Introduction
  9:00 a.m.         Why Remix DEI Anyway? The Case for an Expanded Approach
  9:15 a.m.         Break
  9:30 a.m.         Make the Remix Real: Connect, Engage, & Power Up!
  9:50 a.m.         Innovate & Implement Panel
10:30 a.m.         Break
10:45 a.m.         Implementing Intersectionality to Innovate on Your DEI Journey
12:00 p.m.         Morning Session Concludes

Afternoon Agenda (for full-day attendees)

12:00 p.m.          Lunch
  1:00 p.m.          Breakout Session #1
  2:00 p.m.          Break
  2:20 p.m.          Breakout Session #2
  3:30 p.m.          Adjourn

Breakout Sessions

Advancing Inclusion in a Digital Age
Many organizations struggle with their understanding of what makes a digital experience accessible, why accessibility is important, and what steps they can take to make their digital experiences inclusive to all audiences. In this session, the Calder team will draw from our expertise in helping organizations like yours prioritize accessibility and inclusive design to give you a solid path forward in your accessibility journey.

Advancing Inclusion in a Diverse Age
The world is diverse and, increasingly, so are our workplaces. Research shows that individuals interact across differences at work more than in any other place in their lives. What happens when different identities, cultures, and values converge in a work environment? In this session, attendees will explore the concept of identity, and how it influences day-to-day workplace interactions. They will learn strategies for cultivating a culture that values and celebrates diversity, and leave equipped to think creatively to shape systems within their organization to achieve the outcome of inclusion.

Advancing Inclusion in a Divided Age
We are living, growing, and striving to thrive in an increasingly diverse community, world, and nation. Our workspaces are microcosms of our society. In countless instances, the diversity that has the propensity to grow our organizations, and this nation, instead function to divide us — effectively stalling growth and progress. At a time when we are the most [outwardly] polarized, we avoid discussions that make us uncomfortable, especially in the workplace. During this session, we will explore psychological safety as a key lever for building brave spaces that move teams beyond the divide and toward a zone of high performance, innovation, and growth.

 

Details

Date:
April 26
Time:
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Venue

JW Marriott Grand Rapids: International Ballroom
235 Louis St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 United States
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Cost

Full Day Session:
$275/Member
$350/Non Member

Morning Session:
$150/Member
$250/Non Member

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2023 Diversity & Talent Summit

April 26 @ 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Create Great Inclusion: 2023 Diversity & Talent Summit

The annual Diversity & Talent Summit explores the latest DEI trends to enhance business success in an increasingly diverse and global community.

This is West Michigan’s premier summit for CEOs, C-Suite leaders, Chief Diversity Officers, DEI practitioners, and human resources professionals to build  capacity and expertise.

Registration is now closed

Walk-in registration will be available at the door.

Session Times

Morning Session:
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Afternoon Session:
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Morning Agenda

  7:30 a.m.         Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
  8:30 a.m.         Welcome & Introduction to Program
  8:40 a.m.         Summit Chair Leadership Lesson & Speaker Introduction
  9:00 a.m.         Why Remix DEI Anyway? The Case for an Expanded Approach
  9:15 a.m.         Break
  9:30 a.m.         Make the Remix Real: Connect, Engage, & Power Up!
  9:50 a.m.         Innovate & Implement Panel
10:30 a.m.         Break
10:45 a.m.         Implementing Intersectionality to Innovate on Your DEI Journey
12:00 p.m.         Morning Session Concludes

Afternoon Agenda (for full-day attendees)

12:00 p.m.          Lunch
  1:00 p.m.          Breakout Session #1
  2:00 p.m.          Break
  2:20 p.m.          Breakout Session #2
  3:30 p.m.          Adjourn

Breakout Sessions

Advancing Inclusion in a Digital Age
Many organizations struggle with their understanding of what makes a digital experience accessible, why accessibility is important, and what steps they can take to make their digital experiences inclusive to all audiences. In this session, the Calder team will draw from our expertise in helping organizations like yours prioritize accessibility and inclusive design to give you a solid path forward in your accessibility journey.

Advancing Inclusion in a Diverse Age
The world is diverse and, increasingly, so are our workplaces. Research shows that individuals interact across differences at work more than in any other place in their lives. What happens when different identities, cultures, and values converge in a work environment? In this session, attendees will explore the concept of identity, and how it influences day-to-day workplace interactions. They will learn strategies for cultivating a culture that values and celebrates diversity, and leave equipped to think creatively to shape systems within their organization to achieve the outcome of inclusion.

Advancing Inclusion in a Divided Age
We are living, growing, and striving to thrive in an increasingly diverse community, world, and nation. Our workspaces are microcosms of our society. In countless instances, the diversity that has the propensity to grow our organizations, and this nation, instead function to divide us — effectively stalling growth and progress. At a time when we are the most [outwardly] polarized, we avoid discussions that make us uncomfortable, especially in the workplace. During this session, we will explore psychological safety as a key lever for building brave spaces that move teams beyond the divide and toward a zone of high performance, innovation, and growth.

 

Details

Date:
April 26
Time:
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Venue

JW Marriott Grand Rapids: International Ballroom
235 Louis St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 United States
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Meet the Speakers

Headshot of Ana Ramírez-Sáenz

Ana Ramírez-Sáenz

Founder & CEO

La Fuente Consulting

Headshot of Brad Mathis

Brad Mathis

Vice President of Community Development & Inclusion

Rockford Construction

Headshot of Dr. Oluwaferanmi Okanlami

Dr. Oluwaferanmi Okanlami

Assistant Professor; and Director of Adaptive Sports & Fitness

Michigan Medicine; and Division of Student Life, University of Michigan

Headshot of Laura Longstreet

Laura Longstreet

Director of Human Resources

Lumbermen’s

Headshot of Ovell Barbee, Jr.

Ovell Barbee, Jr.

Human Resources Strategist

AskOvell.com

Headshot of Tasha Blackmon

Tasha Blackmon

President & CEO

Cherry Health

Headshot of Timothy L Williams

Timothy L. Williams

Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion

Meijer, Inc.

Meet the Afternoon Facilitators

Headshot of Dr. Tova Sanders

Dr. Tova Sanders

Talent Consultant

Headshot of Laura Sullivan

Laura Sullivan

Vice President of Design

Calder Solutions

Headshot of Maleika Joubert Brown

Maleika Joubert Brown, Ed.S

Director of Equity and Inclusion

Grand Rapids Public Schools

Headshot of Mandice McAllister

Mandice McAllister

Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Manager

Warner Norcross + Judd

Headshot of Matt Sweda

Matt Sweda

Software Developer

Calder Solutions

Headshot of Seiarra Schrum

Seiarra Schrum

Senior UI/UX Designer

Calder Solutions

Event Sponsors

Premier Sponsor

SpartanNash

Event Underwriters

Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan   Corewell Health

Executive Sponsors

Amway   Gentex  Grand Rapids Community College
Meijer Mercantile BankTrinity Health

Chamber Champions

AHC HospitalityChase Creative   Erhardt Construction
Gerald R Ford International Airport
   MSU College of Human Medicine  Rockford Construction

Become a Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring this event in 2023? Please contact Yadira Garza-Malone to learn more.