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The Global ERG Network® Conference (GENC) is an annual gathering of employee resource group (ERG) and diversity council professionals from around the world who are dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. The 2023 Conference agenda features a range of sessions focused on building community and cultivating ideas, including keynote presentations, workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about best practices, innovative strategies, and emerging trends in ERG management and leadership, as well as connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating more inclusive workplaces. Whether you’re a seasoned ERG professional or just getting started in the field, the 2023 Global ERG Network® Conference is the place to be for inspiration, learning, and growth.

This year the GENC is being held October 11 – 13, 2023, at the Omni Shoreham in Washington DC.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Event

Start Time

End Time

Overview & Speakers
Early Check-In 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
Pre-Event 3:00 PM 4:30 PM ‘Evidence of Excellence’ Panel Discussion
Moderated by:
Lynn Cowart, Chief Operations Officer, Talent Dimensions
Panelists:
Joshua Dantzler, Sr. Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Specialist, Amtrak;
Tonja Moyer, Director of Continuous Improvement, University of Michigan;
Ashley Nessler, Senior Vice President, Financial Center Operations Strategy, Bank of America
VIP Check-In 6:00 PM 6:30 PM
VIP Reception 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Invitation Only

Event

Start Time

End Time

Overview & Speakers
Breakfast & Check-In 7:30 am 8:30 am
Welcome 8:45 am 9:00 am Cile Johnson, CBO & Lynn Cowart, COO
Talent Dimensions
KEYNOTE – STEP INTO YOUR STORY
9:00 am
9:45 am
 Calandra Jarrell,
Head of Employee Networks, Global Diversity & Inclusion Awards, Diversity & Inclusion Executive, Global Human Resources, Bank Of America
Breakout Sessions 1-4
10:00 am
11:00 am
Session #1 – Creating & Sustaining Global ERG Networks 10:00 am 11:00 am Anna Ettin, Amazon
Bobbi Brown-Alexander, Kyndryl
Millicent Rone, American Airlines
Shannon Snowden, Experian
Session #2 – Retaining and Advancing
Underrepresented Talent		 10:00 am 11:00 am Imelda Wicks, University of Texas at Arlington
Session #3 – How to Engage in Difficult Conversations on Identity, Race and Politics 10:00 am 11:00 am Tammy Hodo PhD, Owner of All Things Diverse LLC
Session #4 – ERG Roadmap to Credibility: When a Global Pandemic and a Social Reckoning Collide 10:00 am 11:00 am Natalie Torres, Director of Inclusion & Diversity, ChristianaCare
Breakout Sessions 1-4 (repeat)
11:15 am
12:15 pm
Session #1 – Creating & Sustaining Global ERG Networks 11:15 am 12:15 pm Anna Ettin, Amazon
Bobbi Brown-Alexander, Kyndryl
Millicent Rone, American Airlines
Shannon Snowden, Experian
Session #2 – Retaining and Advancing
Underrepresented Talent		 11:15 am 12:15 pm Imelda Wicks, University of Texas at Arlington
Session #3 – How to Engage in Difficult Conversations on Identity, Race and Politics 11:15 am 12:15 pm Tammy Hodo PhD, Owner of All Things Diverse LLC
Session #4 – ERG Roadmap to Credibility: When a Global Pandemic and a Social Reckoning Collide 11:15 am 12:15 pm Natalie Torres, Director of Inclusion & Diversity, ChristianaCare
Lunch
12:15 pm
1:15 pm
KEYNOTE – PREPARING FOR THE BATTLEFIELD OF LIFE
1:30 pm
2:15 pm
 Nicole Bergmann, Wellness & Fitness Expert, Owner
Training for Warriors – Greensboro
Workshops 1-4
2:30 pm
4:00 pm
Workshop #1 – ERG Leaders’ Career Unleashed: Nurturing Growth through Impactful Work 2:30 pm 4:00 pm Lynn Cowart, COO, Talent Dimensions
Workshop #2 – Creating a Culture of Belonging 2:30 pm 4:00 pm Cile Johnson, CBO, Talent Dimensions
Workshop #3 – Becoming an Articulate Advocate 2:30 pm 4:00 pm Bobby Gordon, Regional Vice President, Talent Dimensions
Workshop #4 – The Evolution of Women’s Leadership in the New World of DEIB 2:30 pm 4:00 pm Jennifer Martineau, President and Founder, Leap & Inspire Global
KEYNOTE – UNLEASHING PASSION FOR PEOPLE, COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS
4:15 pm
5:00 pm
 Fred Johnson, Vice President/Wisconsin State Manager, Erie Insurance
Free Time 5:15 pm 6:30 pm
Destination Celebration
6:30 pm
8:30 pm

Event

Start Time

End Time

Overview & Speakers
Breakfast & Check-In 7:30 am 8:30 am
Welcome Back 8:45 am 9:00 am Cile Johnson, CBO & Lynn Cowart, COO
Talent Dimensions
KEYNOTE – YOUR NEURODIVERSITY JOURNEY
9:00 am
9:45 am
 Natalia (Nat) Lyckowski,
Global Neurodiversity Advancement Leader,
Supply Chain Inventory Transformation Lead, IBM
Breakout Sessions 5-8
10:00 am
11:00 am
Session #5 – Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back: A Conversation on DEI Today – Panel Discussion 10:00 am 11:00 am Dr. Karen Francis, Vice President & Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, American Institutes for Research (AIR),
Calandra Jarrell, Head of Employee Networks,Global Diversity & Inclusion Awards, Diversity & Inclusion Executive, Global Human Resources, Bank of America
Rich Robles, Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, Boston Children’s Hospital
Imelda Wicks, University of Texas at Arlington
Session #6 – ERG Recognition Revolution: Rewards, Celebration & Compensation 10:00 am 11:00 am Natasha Ray, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Engagement Manager, Guild Education
Session #7 – Making an Impact: Building and Sustaining Successful ERGs 10:00 am 11:00 am Shannon Snowden, Global Head of Employee Resource Groups and Wellness, Experian
Session #8 – Creating Accessible Workplaces: A Moral and Business Imperative 10:00 am 11:00 am Stephen Cutchins, Senior Product Manager-Accessibility, Cvent
Breakout Sessions 5-8 (repeat)
11:15 am
12:15 pm
Session #5 – Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back: A Conversation on DEI Today – Panel Discussion 11: 15 am 12: 15 pm Dr. Karen Francis, Vice President & Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, American Institutes for Research (AIR),
Imelda Wicks, University of Texas at Arlington
Session #6 – ERG Recognition Revolution: Rewards, Celebration & Compensation 11:15 am 12:15 pm Natasha Ray, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Engagement Manager, Guild Education
Session #7 – Making an Impact: Building and Sustaining Successful ERGs 11:15 am 12:15 pm Shannon Snowden, Global Head of Employee Resource Groups and Wellness, Experian
Session #8 – Creating Accessible Workplaces: A Moral and Business Imperative 11:15 am 12:15 pm Stephen Cutchins, Senior Product Manager-Accessibility, Cvent
Lunch
12:15 pm
1:00 pm
KEYNOTE – COMPOSING YOUR WORLD
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
 Kai Kight
Violinist, Composer, Keynote Speaker
Diversity Impact Awards® Ceremony & Celebration
2:15 pm
4:00 pm