Agenda

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.

Click on a date below to see that days agenda.

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 TBA
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 A – Coming Soon
9:00 am
9:45 am
 

Breakout Sessions 1-4

10:00 am

11:00 am

  
Session #1 – Creating & Maintaining
Global ERG Networks		 10:00 am 11:00 am

Anna Ettin, Amazon
Bobbi Brown-Alexander, Kyndryl
Session #2 – Retaining and Advancing
Underrepresented Talent		 10:00 am 11:00 am

Imelda Wicks
Session #3 – How to Engage in Difficult
Conversations on Identity, Race and Politics		 10:00 am 11:00 am

Tammy Hodo PhD
Session #4 – Coming Soon 10:00 am 11:00 am  

Breakout Sessions 1-4 (repeat)

11:15 am

12:15 pm

  
Session #1 – Creating & Maintaining
Global ERG Networks		 11:15 am 12:15 pm

Anna Ettin, Amazon
Bobbi Brown-Alexander, Kyndryl
Session #2 – Retaining and Advancing
Underrepresented Talent		 11:15 am 12:15 pm

Imelda Wicks
Session #3 – How to Engage in Difficult
Conversations on Identity, Race and Politics		 11:15 am 12:15 pm

Tammy Hodo PhD
Session #4 – Coming Soon 11:15 am 12:15 pm  

Lunch

12:15 pm

1:15 pm

  
Keynote B – Coming Soon
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 – Coming Soon 2:30 pm 4:00 pm  
Workshop #2 – Coming Soon 2:30 pm 4:00 pm  
Workshop #3 – Being an Articulate Advocate 2:30 pm 4:00 pm  
Workshop #4- Coming Soon 2:30 pm 4:00 pm  
Panel Discussion – Coming Soon
4:15 pm
5:15 pm
 
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 B
9:00 am
9:45 am

Calandra Walker Jarell

Head of Employee Networks,
Global Diversity & Inclusion Awards,
Diversity & Inclusion Executive,
Global Human Resources

Breakout Sessions 1-4

10:00 am

11:00 am

  
Session #5 – Coming Soon 10:00 am 11:00 am Dr. Karen Francis
Vice President & Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Session #6 – Coming Soon 10:00 am 11:00 am  
Session #7 – Coming Soon 10:00 am 11:00 am  
Session #8 – Coming Soon 10:00 am 11:00 am  

Breakout Sessions 1-4 (repeat)

11:15 am

12:15 pm

  
Session #5B – Coming Soon 11: 15 am 12: 15 pm  
Session #6B – Coming Soon 11:15 am 12:15 pm  
Session #7B – Coming Soon 11:15 am 12:15 pm  
Session #8B – Coming Soon 11:15 am 12:15 pm  

Lunch

12:15 pm

1:15 pm

  
Keynote – Composing Your World
1:30 pm
2:15 pm
Kai Kight
Violinist, Composer, Keynote Speaker

Diversity Impact Awards Ceremony & Celebration

2:15 pm

3:15 pm