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Diversity + Inclusion in Tech Summit

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#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+.

ATTENDEE LIST


D+I Summit Speakers

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Kathleen Bentley
VP - Engagement + Experience Lead
Fidelity Investments

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Abha Bowers
CEO
WalkWest

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Chris Chung
CEO
EDPNC

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Jennifer Courant
Head of Sustainability, Culture, & Talent for Technology, Data, & Innovation
Deutsche Bank

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Birkir Gunnarsson
Director - Accessibility Engineering
Fidelity Investments

PRESENTATION

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Jamie Ousterout
VP - Client Services
The Diversity Movement

PRESENTATION

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Bill Pappas
Head of Global Technology and Operations
Metlife

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Reggie Townsend
VP, Data Ethics Practice
SAS

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Ray Trapp
VP – Strategic Engagement
Research Triangle Park

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Brentley Wright
Diversity + Inclusion Advisor
The Diversity Movement


D+I Summit Panelists

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Dr. Keith Babuszczak 
Provost - Information Technology           
Wake Tech Community College

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Ruwani Biggers 
President of the Board of Directors           
Her Spark

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Rich Camacho
CEO
Blue Recruit

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Raisha Cobb
Associate Provost + CIO
Winston-Salem State University

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Angela Harwanko
Managing Director
Accenture

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Terry Henderson          
Corporate Engagement Program Manager          
Microsoft

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Mike Iannelli          
Co-Founder + Chief Revenue Officer         
Ablr360

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Jessica Jolley     
People Strategy + DEI Leader     
Pendo

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Anna Kuruc
Senior Director - Human Resources
Abrigo

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Jodi McDermott
Chief Product Officer
Brightly Software

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Felicia Jones Murrill
Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Program Manager   
Corning

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Kathleen Pai (moderator)
Chief People Officer      
N-able

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Dr. Fay Cobb Payton
Professor Emeritus, Information Technology
NCSU

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Danielle Pavliv (Moderator)
Chief Diversity Officer   
SAS

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James Rowland
Operations Manager
Dell Technologies

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Matthew Schmidt     
Founder + CEO
PeopleLogic

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Stephanie Styons
SVP       
Racepoint Global

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Sabina Schneider           
Chief Solutions Officer - North America 
Globant

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David White
SVP - Technology           
RTI International

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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

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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.

 

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Thank You Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

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Closing Keynote

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