March 30, 2023 - March 30, 2023
#DiversityInclusionNC
Diversity is critical to the success of any workplace. It provides a wide range of viewpoints, experiences and perspectives and improves the bottom line. For NC TECH and its member organizations, it is not just what we do, but who we are.
This one-day summit will explore DEI through a different lens to see what is possible when organizations harness the power of a diverse workplace. Regardless of where you or your company are on the DE+I journey, this event is a must attend. Projected attendance is 300+.
D+I Summit Speakers
Kathleen Bentley
VP - Engagement + Experience Lead
Fidelity Investments
Abha Bowers
CEO
WalkWest
Chris Chung
CEO
EDPNC
Jennifer Courant
Head of Sustainability, Culture, & Talent for Technology, Data, & Innovation
Deutsche Bank
Bill Pappas
Head of Global Technology and Operations
Metlife
Reggie Townsend
VP, Data Ethics Practice
SAS
Ray Trapp
VP – Strategic Engagement
Research Triangle Park
Brentley Wright
Diversity + Inclusion Advisor
The Diversity Movement
D+I Summit Panelists
Dr. Keith Babuszczak
Provost - Information Technology
Wake Tech Community College
Ruwani Biggers
President of the Board of Directors
Her Spark
Rich Camacho
CEO
Blue Recruit
Raisha Cobb
Associate Provost + CIO
Winston-Salem State University
Angela Harwanko
Managing Director
Accenture
Terry Henderson
Corporate Engagement Program Manager
Microsoft
Mike Iannelli
Co-Founder + Chief Revenue Officer
Ablr360
Jessica Jolley
People Strategy + DEI Leader
Pendo
Anna Kuruc
Senior Director - Human Resources
Abrigo
Jodi McDermott
Chief Product Officer
Brightly Software
Felicia Jones Murrill
Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Program Manager
Corning
Kathleen Pai (moderator)
Chief People Officer
N-able
Dr. Fay Cobb Payton
Professor Emeritus, Information Technology
NCSU
Danielle Pavliv (Moderator)
Chief Diversity Officer
SAS
James Rowland
Operations Manager
Dell Technologies
Matthew Schmidt
Founder + CEO
PeopleLogic
Stephanie Styons
SVP
Racepoint Global
Sabina Schneider
Chief Solutions Officer - North America
Globant
David White
SVP - Technology
RTI International
Kelcie Wildeman (Moderator)
Sr. Director - Enterprise Integrated Delivery
Brighthouse Financial
D+I Summit Agenda
8:45 – 8:55 AM
Welcome/Opening Remarks
8:55 – 9:25 AM
Digital Accessibility
Birkir Gunnarsson, Director - Accessibility Engineering - Fidelity
9:25 – 9:40 AM
Motivational Moment #1
Weathering DE+I Fatigue: What’s Next
Brentley Wright, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor - The Diversity Movement
9:40 – 9:55 AM
Break
9:55 – 10:55 AM
Breakout Session #1
DE+I As A Business Strategy: Not Just An HR Play
Sponsored by N-able
Mentorship + Sponsorship
Sponsored by Dell Technologies
10:55 – 11:10 AM
Transition to Second Breakout Session
11:10 AM – 12:10 PM
Breakout Session #2
Maintaining a Commitment to DE+I In Uncertain Times
Sponsored by Brighthouse Financial
Measuring Success of Your DE+I Program
Sponsored by SAS
12:10 – 12:35 PM
Lunch Service
12:35 – 1:10 PM
Fireside Chat
Bill Pappas, Head of Global Technology and Operations - Metlife
1:10 – 1:25 PM
Motivational Moment - Neurodiversity in Action
Jennifer Courant, Americas Head of Technology Data and Innovation - Deutsche Bank
1:25 – 2:05 PM
Economic Development Fireside Chat – Why DE+I Matters
Chris Chung, CEO of EDPNC and Ray Trapp, VP of Strategic Engagement with RTP
2:05 – 2:30 PM
Closing Keynote – Empowering Minority Populations in the AI Revolution
Reggie Townsend, Director – Data Ethics Practice, SAS
2:30 – 2:45 PM
Call to Action
Jamie Ousterout, VP - Client Services - The Diversity Movement
2:45 PM
Wrap-up/Adjourn
D+I Summit Logistics
WHEN + WHERE
Thursday, March 30
Sheraton Imperial Hotel + Conference Center
4700 Emperor Blvd I-40, #282, Durham, NC 27703
Sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2024 Diversity + Inclusion Summit, please contact Tracy Sternberg.
Thank You Sponsors
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Breakfast
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