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Agenda - Conference Day 1
Wednesday June 4, 2025 | 11:00am - 3:50pm (EDT)
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11:45 am - 12:45 pm
WORKSHOP
Unveiling the Importance of DEI and demonstrating ROI to C-suite leaders
Sandra Healy - CEO & Founder, Inclusio, IRELAND
Executives are often highly analytical and cautious about investing resources in areas that they perceive as not bringing in measurable Returns on Investment (ROI). Therefore, HR managers and DEI professionals need to learn how to articulate
and quantify the ROI of DEI initiatives to secure buy-in from the top management.
In this white paper, we delve into:
- The ROI obstacle & C-suite skepticism
- Building a business case for DEI
- High-level strategy for measuring ROI
- Unlocking the benefits of DEI
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1:20 pm - 1:50 pm
PANEL
Inclusive AI: Unintended Adversary or Invaluable Ally?
It’s no secret that AI is already transforming the way we work. But is it poised to pinpoint and eliminate our bias blind spots—or will the algorithms amplify the very discrimination we’re fighting to dismantle? Will AI open doors to a
more inclusive workplace by leveling the playing field, or will it create new barriers to access and opportunity? In this critical moment, inclusion professionals have a unique opportunity to steer the impact AI makes in the workplace.
This panel tackles the big questions and evolving conversations about algorithmic equity, how AI can foster inclusivity, the risks we must actively mitigate to build workplaces where everyone truly belongs, and the essential role we
play in guiding AI’s responsible and ethical implementation within our teams and across our organizations.
Don’t miss this panel to:
- Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the latest AI trends and their impact on inclusion
- Discover the power of AI in creating fairer opportunities and more inclusive workplaces
- Explore practical strategies to navigate algorithmic risks and ensure ethical AI use
- Learn how AI and inclusion strategies can co-evolve for lasting organizational change
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2:10 pm - 3:10 pm
ROUND TABLE
Top 25 Round Table Sessions Hosted by GAIL Award Winners
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4:05 pm - 4:30 pm
EXTENDED NETWORKING
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Agenda - Conference Day 2
Thursday June 5, 2025 | 9:30am - 3:55pm (EDT)
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9:30 am - 10:00 am
DOORS OPEN + NETWORKING
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10:05 am - 10:15 am
OPENING REMARKS
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10:15 pm - 10:45 pm
PANEL
Data-Driven Diversity and the New ROI: Return On Inclusion
The backlash to inclusion and belonging is real—and it’s happening all over the world. But the bold and the brave among us know that backlash is inevitable when real change is taking place. To keep that change going in an effective and
sustainable way, we need to measure and prove its value to CEOs, shareholders, and boards in compelling ways. The data speaks volumes. The landmark WXN GAIL Report shows that companies with women in leadership outperform across metrics
including stock price and employee turnover. Allyship boosts positive experiences and pay equity for women. Employee resource groups help retain and attract more talent, drive market growth, and more. Inclusive talent pipelines reduce
costs and amplify productivity. This panel dives deep into the essential strategies and tactics to surface the must-know metrics that shape the future of inclusive workplaces.
Attend this panel to:
- Better understand the world of data-driven inclusivity from industry experts
- Explore the key metrics leading companies use to fuel progress and business success
- Discover the power of listening to your employees to shape more impactful outcomes
- Use data to inform your strategies that drive change today and shape a more inclusive tomorrow
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11:05 am - 11:35 am
PANEL
Think Global, Act Local: Inclusion as a Global Business Driver
Is inclusion woven into your organization’s DNA, or is it simply a loose thread waiting to unravel? Embedding inclusion and belonging across a global workforce is a challenge—one that a series of checkboxes won’t solve. It requires a strategic
roadmap unique to your industry, size, and reach. So how do you ensure that inclusive leadership remains a living, breathing part of your company’s core culture, rooted in your context? In this panel, we ask the critical questions
to inclusion leaders at multinational organizations who have successfully navigated the journey across local support and global adoption, tackled cross-cultural roadblocks, balanced
system-wide goals with regional nuances, and
leveraged employee networks to create inclusive workplaces where everyone’s experiences and perspectives matter on a worldwide scale.
This is your chance to:
- Identify and implement the latest, most effective, and proven practices
- Move inclusion and belonging from an added extra to the core of your business
- Use global perspectives and best practices to integrate fresh ideas locally, nationally and internationally
- Navigate complex cultural dynamics to create spaces where everyone feels they belong
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11:50 am - 12:55 pm
NETWORKING BREAK
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12:25 pm - 12:55 pm
PANEL
The Great Blur: Rethinking the Roles of Inclusion and Talent
The call for inclusion is louder than ever, and it’s clear: true integration requires a collective effort. We’re witnessing a powerful shift as inclusion initiatives break free from traditional silos, intertwining with functions across
the spectrum—and especially talent roles. This evolution is not just a trend; it’s a transformation that can reshape how we cultivate diverse talent and foster a culture of belonging. Yet that convergence comes with a host of new challenges.
As roles blur, inclusion and talent professionals must redefine their approaches, build collaborative partnerships, and tackle the challenges of turnover and burnout that often accompany inclusion-focused positions. This panel dives
into today’s realities, tomorrow’s possibilities, and the many ways we can
prepare ourselves to co-create a future that’s more inclusive than ever.
Join this eye-opening discussion to:
- Navigate the shifting and shared responsibilities of inclusion across organizational
- Explore the inclusive talent lifecycle and what’s needed to support it
- Uncover opportunities for cross-functional development, support, and partnership
- Prepare for a future where agility, inclusion, and talent go hand-in-hand
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1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
ROUND TABLE
Top 25 Round Table Sessions Hosted by GAIL Award Winners
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2:20 pm - 2:50 pm
FIRESIDE CHAT
Beyond Backlash: Charting the Next Frontier of Inclusion
Featuring: Subha Barry, President, Seramount
Moderated by: Sherri Stevens, Owner & CEO, WXN
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3:20 pm - 3:50 pm
EXTENDED NETWORKING
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Agenda -Awards Gala
Thursday June 5, 2025 | 5:00pm - 8:30pm (EDT)
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5:05 pm - 5:55 pm
VIRTUAL DOORS OPEN + COCKTAILS & NETWORKING
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6:00 pm - 6:10 pm
OPENING REMARKS
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6:10 pm - 6:20 pm
TOP 25 WINNER REVEAL & CONGRATULATIONS
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6:20 pm - 6:27 pm
OPENING PERFORMANCE
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6:27 pm - 6:37 pm
OPENING REMARKS
Sherri Stevens - Owner & CEO, WXN
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6:37 pm - 6:58 pm
AWARDS PRESENTATION
MLSE Inclusion & Belonging Leaders Award
Global Thought Leaders Award
Executive Sponsor Award
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6:58 pm - 7:10 pm
NETWORKING BREAK
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7:10 pm - 7:45 pm
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
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7:45 pm - 8:06 pm
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Workplace Impact Award
Ally of Excellence Award
Inclusion Vanguard Award
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8:06 pm - 8:10 pm
CLOSING REMARKS
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8:10 pm - 8:30 pm
NETWORKING & COCKTAILS
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8:30 pm
EVENT END
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