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The 2022 Global ERG Summit
September 19 - September 23
ERG Event Sponsors Since Inception
What’s the Global ERG Summit?
In today’s business environment—disrupted by continuous change and the upheaval brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic—leaders must be agile enough to meet current business challenges, and yet provide a stable and secure working environment for their members.
Join Us! Learn how your Employee Resource Groups can continue to enhance your company’s strategy, performance, culture, and return on investment (ROI).
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Virtual or Hybrid?
You choose. We know that some organizations cannot send people to an in-person event. Days one and two will be fully virtual for everyone. Days three, four, and five may be virtual or in-person at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Central Florida. Guests who register wish to attend the live event will receive the discounted rate of $209/night.
Who Attends the Global ERG Summit?
- Leaders of employee resource groups
- HR staff involved with the group
- Executive sponsors and managers working with ERGs
- Other members of the HR and OD community who are involved in diversity and inclusion efforts–including, but not limited to employee resource group initiatives
Program Highlights
- Sessions scheduled to fit your work day; Kick-off keynote presentations; Highly interactive event, with expanded networking and learning opportunities
- ERG Leaders work together; Each ERG team will walk away with a new initiative to implement
- Learn from 2022 Diversity Impact Award Winners—share ideas and best practices
- Learn how to gain the benefits of allies, understand intersectionality, disrupt bias, advance your organizational structure to evolve during these turbulent times
- Data-driven event—Learn from Diversity Impact Award data, Dr. Welbourne’s ongoing ERG research, and new research focused on ERG work to help during the pandemic
What’s Included?
As an added bonus we are offering a virtual and optional four part “Learn & Connect” series to get our participants connecting with others and learning valuable ERG leadership skills. Each hour and a half session will focus on relevant topics that ERG leaders face.
Topics Include:
1. Learn & Connect Series: Inspiring Executive Sponsors: A Critical Launch Strategy for ERG Leadership
2. Learn & Connect Series: The case (or not) for a faith-based ERG
3. Learn & Connect Series: Connecting your ERG to business goals
4. Learn & Connect Series: When the DEI / ERG job is new
Pricing
- Individual tickets priced from $625-$1,685
- Early Bird Specials are valid until July 1st, 2022
- Click here to contact us for team pricing and sponsorship packages.
| Type of Registration | Hybrid Early Bird Special | Hybrid Event | Virtual Early Bird Special | Virtual Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | $1,585 | $1,685 | $625 | $675 |
| Government, Non-Profit, & Education | $1,425 | $1,525 | $625 | $675 |
| CEO/GEN Members | $1,425 | $1,525 | $625 | $675 |
Participate in the Employee Resource Group Research Survey
As part of your registration you have the opportunity to participate in the annual benchmarking study, The Annual Employee Resource Group (ERG) Research Survey! Benchmark your ERG process and learn from validated metrics by participating in CEO research!
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Registration Details
Registration for the Global ERG Summit will close on Monday, September 12, 12:00 am PST.
Location:
- Virtual
September 19 & 20, 2022 - Hybrid (Virtual and at Kissimmee, Florida)
September 21 – 23, 2022
Discount
5% group discount for teams of 5 – 10 people; The discount is automatically available on the event registration page. For groups of more than 10 or for assistance, contact Vivian Jimenez.
Refund Policy
Registration fees are non-refundable. If you register and are unable to attend, you will receive access to the virtual event session recordings and other ERG resources
Disability Access
Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Vivian Jimenez; Individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials should contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.
September 19 – 23, 2022
Contact Us for Pricing and Packages
ERG Summit Sponsorship Options Available
Sponsorship options range between Patron Level: $5,000 to Partner Level: $50,000. For additional sponsorship details contact:
Jennifer Sparks Taylor
Director, Executive Education
sparksj@marshall.usc.edu
Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD
ERG Program Director and
CEO Affiliated Research Scientist
theresa@eepulse.comÂ
ERG Custom Program Options Available
Interested in a Custom ERG Event? Merge Your Company’s Content with the Global ERG Summit:
Let our Thought Leaders help you plan your own customized company ERG week to compliment this virtual ERG event. Contact us for more information.
Agenda
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Click here for the agenda in PDF format.
Global ERG Summit Presenters
Keynote Speakers
HUMERA SHAHID
Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and VP, Talent Development
Intuit
ALVIN LAW
Professional Speaker, Author, Actor, Musician
AJL Communications
SHUNDA ROBINSON
Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
GM Financial
THERESA M. WELBOURNE
Affiliated Senior Research Scientist
Center for Effective Organizations
Event Speakers
KEITH ARACHIKAVITZ
Senior Facilitator, Consultant
Talent Dimensions
SHERYL BATTLES
Vice President, Global Diversity, Inclusion and Employee Engagement
Pitney Bowes Inc.
JENNIFER BENNETT
Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Global Subsidiary Governance, Office of the Corporate Secretary
Bank of America
PHILIP BERRY
Senior Consultant
Talent Dimensions
TIM BOYLE
Chief Customer and Transformation Officer
CentralSquare Technologies
PAMELA BUTLER
DEIA Consultant
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
CHERYL CARTER
Director, CashPro Risk Management
Bank of America
DAVID CASEY
Chief Inclusion and Social Impact Officer
Tapestry, Inc.
CJ CASUTO
Project Manager IV Public Safety & Justice (PSJ) Professional Services
CentralSquare Technologies
ALLEN CHEN
Senior Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion Executive
Bank of America
LYNN COWART
Chief Operations Officer
Talent Dimensions
SONNY DUA
Senior Manager Organizational Change
Amtrak
MIKE EDMONSON
VP of Field Excellence and Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Amgen
RIQUEZA FEASTER
Managing Director in Global Markets Compliance
Goldman Sachs
ANDRES GONZALEZ
Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer
Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin
MARY E. GRAHAM
Professor of Sport Management in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
Syracuse University
JUDGE HUBERT L. GRIMES
Judge (Retired), Attorney
Monts Grimes Law
JARROD HAHN
Senior Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant
Bank of America
DANIEL L. HOLLAR PH.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Department Chair
Bethune-Cookman University
DR. EDWARD E. HUBBARD, PH.D.
President and CEO
Hubbard & Hubbard, Inc.
CALANDRA WALKER JARRELL
Head of Employee Networks, Global Diversity & Inclusion Awards Diversity & Inclusion Executive, Global Human Resources
Bank of America
ANILA JIVANJI
Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB)
Cetera
WIL LEWIS
Chief Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
Experian
JAMIE LORIO
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI) Advisor
Department of Defense (DoD)
JENNIFER MARTINEAU
President & Founder
Leap & Inspire Global
GRACIELA MEIBAR
Executive Coach (PCC), Consultant, Global Thought Leader and Speaker on Diversity and Inclusion
BETH MILLER
Global Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager
HP Inc.
VU NGUYEN
VP, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant
Bank of America
RACQUEL RACADIO
Director of Business Performance for Representation in Clinical Research
Amgen
DEBBIE SMITH RAYFORD
Senior Consultant
Global ERG Network (GEN)
JOSEPH SANTANA
Podcast Creator and Host
ERG PowerTalk
JESSICA SCHMIDT
Product Support Rep III
CentralSquare Technologies
EVAN SMITH
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager
CentralSquare Technologies
SHANNON SNOWDEN
Global Head of ERG and DEI Learning
Experian
JENNIFER SPARKS
Director of Corporate Relations
Center for Effective Organizations
USC Marshall School of Business
AARON WHEELER
Business Performance Manager for Representation in Clinical Research
Amgen
KIDESTE M. YUSEF, PH.D.
Assistant Professor Criminal Justice, Department Chair
Bethune-Cookman University
Additional speakers to be confirmed
Event Hosts
Certificate in Employee Resource Group (ERG) Leadership
As you advance through your journey as an ERG leader, the ERG leadership certificate can help you not only during your time as an ERG leader, but also strengthen your skills for future, non-ERG leadership roles. The ERG Certificate program will help move you ahead on your journey from where you are now, to your next role.