Opening Executive Conversation
Kristen Robinson
Head of Asset Management Board Program
Fidelity Investments
Diversity + Inclusion in Tech Summit (Triangle)
March 21, 2024 - March 21, 2024
#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+.
Featured Speakers
Opening Executive Conversation
Facilitator
Fidelity Investments
Closing Keynote
Raven Solomon
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Speaker | Author | Researcher | Strategist
Raven Solomon Enterprises
Panelists
Recruiting Diverse Tech Talent
Recruiting Diverse Tech Talent
Bobby McNeil
Chapter President, Raleigh-Durham
Chapter President, Raleigh-Durham
National Committee Chair - Careers & Technical Recruitment
Blacks in Technology
Blacks in Technology
Recruiting Diverse Tech Talent
Felicia Jones Murrill
Diversity + Inclusion Program Manager
Corning Optical Communications
Success Stories of Tech Leaders
Lee Eason
Director, Software Development - Digital Branch Experience
Edward Jones
DE+I Fatigue – How To Keep Moving Forward
Tashia Coe
Head of Workforce Solutions
Brighthouse Financial
DE+I Fatigue – How To Keep Moving Forward
Paul Erunse
Sr. Vice President, Business Controls – GTO
MetLife
DE+I Fatigue – How To Keep Moving Forward
Susie Silver
Director of Client Success
The Diversity Movement
Policy Panel - Igniting A Passion for Tech Earlier
Annette Taylor
Director - Digital Equity + Literacy
NC Department of Information Technology
Agenda
8:45 am – 8:55 am
Welcome/Opening Remarks
8:55 am – 9:25 am
Opening Keynote
Kristen Robinson, Head of Asset Management Board Program, Fidelity Investments
9:25 am – 9:40 am
Motivational Moment #1 –Belonging – What Does That Mean?
Bennett McAuley, DEI Program Manager, SAS
9:40 am – 9:55 am
Break
9:55 am – 10:55 am
Breakout Session #1 – Panel Discussions
- Disability + Accessibility
- Recruiting Diverse Tech Talent
10:55 pm – 11:10 pm
Transition to Second Breakout Session
11:10 am – 12:10 pm
Breakout Session #2 – Town Halls
- Success Stories – Tech Leaders’ Stories of Challenges Overcome and Winning Outcomes
- DE+I Fatigue – How To Keep Moving Forward
12:10 pm – 12:35 pm
Lunch Service
12:35 pm – 1:10 pm
Investing in Minority Startups
1:10 pm – 1:25 pm
Motivational Moment #2 – What Is Inclusive Leadership?
Jes Averhart, CEO, Jes + Co.
1:25 pm – 2:05 pm
Policy Panel – Looking Forward – Building Tech in Middle + High School
2:05 – 2:20 pm
Motivational Moment – AI + DEI
Kurt Merriweather, Co-Founder/VP, Innovation, The Diversity Movement
2:20 pm – 2:55 pm
Closing Keynote
Raven Solomon
3:00 pm
Wrap-up/Adjourn
Logistics
When + Where
Thursday, March 21
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, review the menu below and contact Tracy Sternberg.
If you have questions about the D+I Summit, reach out to Tracy Sternberg.
Thank You Sponsors
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Closing Keynote
Panel Discussion
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Policy Panel
Luncheon
Wi-Fi
Name Badge
Java Sponsor
Champion
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