Schedule

The Industry DEIB Consortium conferences for 2025, 2026, and 2027 will focus on advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practices across various industries. Each conference will feature a mix of keynote addresses, interactive sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster inclusive environments and drive meaningful change.

Theme: Transforming DEIB Strategies for Industry Excellence

  • Day 1: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
    Keynote sessions and panels on evolving DEIB strategies, industry-specific challenges, and success stories of inclusive practices.
  • Day 2: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
    Interactive workshops on developing actionable DEIB plans, overcoming barriers, and measuring the impact of diversity initiatives.
  • Day 3: Thursday, May 22, 2025
    Networking opportunities and discussions on future DEIB trends, collaborative approaches, and integrating DEIB into organizational culture.

Theme: Enhancing DEIB through Innovation and Collaboration

  • Day 1: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
    Opening sessions on innovative DEIB practices, technological tools for fostering inclusion, and cross-industry collaboration.
  • Day 2: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
    Workshops and case studies on successful DEIB initiatives, using data to drive DEIB outcomes, and inclusive leadership.
  • Day 3: Thursday, October 8, 2026
    Panels and networking events focused on sharing best practices, creating inclusive networks, and addressing systemic challenges in DEIB.

Theme: Sustaining DEIB Efforts: Long-Term Impact and Accountability

  • Day 1: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
    Keynotes and discussions on sustaining DEIB efforts, ensuring long-term impact, and building accountability into DEIB practices.
  • Day 2: Wednesday, March 10, 2027
    Interactive sessions on embedding DEIB into organizational strategies, evaluating success, and adapting to evolving DEIB needs.
  • Day 3: Thursday, March 11, 2027
    Closing sessions on future DEIB challenges, collaborative strategies for continued progress, and fostering a culture of belonging.