The conference is sold out. Due to record attendance, we cannot accommodate additional attendees or walk-ins for the event. We hope you will join us for future Raleigh Chamber events. If you have questions about the Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Conference, please email RCteam@raleighcamber.org. 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Conference This year, the theme is The Focus is The Future, giving us an opportunity to reflect upon the past, analyze the present, but focus on the future of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the business community and beyond. Being actively involved in diversity, equity, and inclusivity efforts is critical for our region to attract and retain top talent, build community, and create a strong business ecosystem. This annual conference, presented by the Triangle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) Alliance, a program of the Raleigh Chamber, provides tools to support the DEI journey in your organization, your personal practices, and the greater community. The conference analyzes how to create, promote, and sustain DEI in the workplace. This conference features a series of panels, breakout sessions led by experts, and opportunities to learn, build, and connect with a DEI lens. It is the Triangle DEI Alliance's goal to ensure the Triangle region is the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive region possible - join us! Tentative Agenda 8 – 9 a.m. | Registration & Networking 8:45 – 9:05 a.m. | Opening Comments, Welcome Remarks with Bank of America, and Introduction Opening Presentation 9:05 – 9:25 a.m. | Opening Presentation – DEI Metro Data with Ted Abernathy, CEcD, Founder and Managing Partner at Economic Leadership LLC and Skylar Elliot Casey, Director of Research and Chief Data Nerd at Economic Leadership LLC 9:25 – 9:35 a.m. | Sponsor Thank You 9:50 – 10:40 a.m. | First Breakout Sessions 10:50 – 11:40 a.m. | Second Breakout Sessions 11:50 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. | Third Breakout Sessions 12:55 – 1:30 p.m. | Networking Lunch 1:30 – 1:40 p.m. | Announcement of the 4th Annual Phil Freelon Award 1:50 – 2:15 p.m. | Key Learning Moment with Matthew McCarthy Business Executive, Former CEO of Ben & Jerry's 2:15 – 2:30 p.m. | Final Thoughts and Dismissal to Workshops 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. | Action Sessions 3:35 – 4:30 p.m. | Closing Networking Reception View the full agenda and breakout sessions. Download the conference app here: https://my.yapp.us/DEICONF24 Please visit https://www.triangledei.org/2024-dei-conference for more information. 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Conference has been registered for SHRM Credit. Attendees will receive 5 PDCs from this conference. After the event, attendees will receive a certificate via email stating they have completed 5 PDCs No refunds after July 16 Questions? For content questions, call 919.664.7031 or email Serenia Parsons. For logistics questions, call 919.664.7080 or email Sarah Sterling. For registration questions, call 919.664.7011 or email Jen Palmer. For sponsorship information, email sales@raleighchamber.org. Join the conversation on Twitter! @raleighchamber @RaleighWake @triangledei