June 5th 2024.
In the year 2024, BLACK ENTERPRISE will be hosting a prestigious event, the Chief Diversity Summit, to recognize and honor the current pioneers in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This highly anticipated event will bring together some of the most powerful Black executives, and it is set to commence on June 11.
The main objective of this summit is to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of leaders in corporate America who have been instrumental in championing diversity, equality, and inclusion efforts. It will be a dynamic gathering, filled with inspiring conversations and sessions that will shed light on the current state of DEI initiatives. The discussions will also address the crucial question of why DEI must continue to be a top priority for all businesses, while focusing on empowering Black talent.
The lineup of speakers at the summit is nothing short of impressive. The President and CEO of BLACK ENTERPRISE, Earl "Butch" Graves Jr., will lead the conversation on the vital role of diversity in business. Other distinguished speakers include Traci Sanders, Vice President and Global Head of DEI at Verizon, Susan K. Reid, Managing Director and Global Head of Talent at Morgan Stanley, and Maurice Cox, former VP of Diversity and Inclusion Development at PepsiCo.
The summit will commence with a CDO Town Hall, where the panelists will address the backlash against corporate DEI initiatives. Traci Sanders will be joined by Celeste Warren, Vice President at the Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence at Merck, Minda Harts, Founder and CEO of The Memo, and Audria Pendergrass Lee, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at FINRA. Together, they will discuss effective strategies to counter the notion that DEI is no longer necessary in the corporate world.
Later in the day, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a lunch-meets-fireside chat with Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. and Michael C. Hyter, President and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council. Hyter, a well-respected advocate for diversity, will delve deeper into the summit's themes of promoting Black talent and ensuring inclusivity in the workforce.
To cap off this remarkable event, there will be an awards presentation to recognize and honor these trailblazers for their exceptional efforts in paving the way for future generations. One of the most coveted awards, the CDO Changemaker Award, will be presented to individuals who have not only made strides in advancing DEI measures but have also been instrumental in supporting the growth and development of Black talent at all levels in the corporate world.
The Chief Diversity Summit 2024 is now open for registration, and we welcome all to join us in this momentous and timely celebration. It will be a thought-provoking and inspiring event that will leave a lasting impact on all who attend. Let us come together to honor these exceptional leaders and continue the important work of promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion in the business world. See you there!
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