Businesses know that cultivating diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do because of the tangible impact on their bottom line. At this Diversity & Inclusion Summit, businesses can learn how to embed D&I in their practices and supply chains by proactively managing change. Our presenters will share insights from their firsthand experiences that apply to all organizations no matter what stage they are at in this process: starting the conversation, getting buy-in from key stakeholders, developing a strategy, or sustaining initiatives.

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Tickets $ 65.00 before April 17th
Tickets $75 After April 17th

8:00-8:30
Breakfast and Networking

 

8:30-8:40
Welcome & Opening Remarks  Michele Siekerka, President & CEO, New Jersey Business & Industry Association Herb Ames, President & Chairman, Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce

 

8:40-9:10
Keynote – Advancing a Diverse & Inclusive Culture   9:10-9:55 Panel One – Shifting to an Inclusive Workforce for 2020 and Beyond The modern workforce is changing at an unprecedented rate. Organizations that understand this changing dynamic are realizing that focusing on diversity metrics alone is not enough to engage and retain your diverse talent. Inclusion must also be part of the strategy to help your organization attract top talent and drive innovative results. In order to see real change, organizations must invest in holistic solutions to meet this challenge. Hear best practices on how to launch a comprehensive D&I strategy that works.

 

9:55-10:05
Break

 

10:05 – 10:50
Panel Two – Increasing Diversity in the Supply Chain  Successful businesses must not only find qualified diverse suppliers now, they must also look toward the future to ensure a pipeline of diverse business partners is always available to help grow profits. Hear from companies with successful supplier diversity programs and learn how to increase your roster of diverse suppliers and keep it stocked for future growth.

 

10:50 – 11:10
Awards – Closing Remarks

11:10 – 12:30
Supply Chain Mixer / Matchmaking Event  During this dedicated networking time, representatives from the pharmaceutical, healthcare and technology industries, as well as academia, will meet with businesses of all sizes, to help them expand their diverse supplier base, meet corporate supplier diversity goals, contract with smaller businesses, and encourage innovative supplier partnerships.