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END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043432 CREATED:20240926T170959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T150611Z UID:80009-1753169400-1753290000@ceo.usc.edu SUMMARY:2025 Strategic ERG Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:Current & Past Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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Presenting Sponsor Ecolab Inc.\, invites you to participate in the in-person edition of the 2025 Strategic Employee Resource Group (ERG) Leadership Summit\, taking place on July 22-23\, 2025\, and virtually\, September 25-26\, 2025. View the in-person agenda\, here. \nNow in its 13th year\, this data-driven learning event continues to be a premier gathering for ERG leaders and executive sponsors. Whether you’re attending in person or joining us virtually for the first time\, the summit offers a dynamic platform for collaborative learning and innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers\, gain valuable strategic insights—and earn Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification (16 PDCs in person | 13 PDCs virtual). \nNeed help getting approval to attend?Download our Convince Your Manager letter to make the case. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n Why you should attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Innovation & Success Sharing Competition\n \n \n \n Develop Your ERG Strategy to Drive Business Growth\, Innovation and High Performance\nThe Innovation and Success Sharing Competition serves as a dynamic platform for ERG leaders to develop strategies and collaborate on ideas that align their initiatives with broader organizational goals and business strategy. Companies or individuals wanting to be part of the Innovation and Success Sharing Competition start by visiting the StartupWind platform to begin their application. To support participants in shaping their submissions\, we recorded one of the pre-event workshops we hosted. These sessions provided guidance on developing a strategy\, refining ideas\, and crafting compelling success or innovation stories. You can watch the recording\, here. These submissions will then be presented and judged during the virtual component of the summit\, allowing participants to showcase their achievements and compete. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Attends?\nThe Strategic ERG Leadership Summit includes leaders from organizations who have established Employee Resource Group (ERGs) or are just getting their programs started. Attendees include: \n\nERG Leaders & Executive Sponsors\nHR executives or other leaders who run ERG programs or are considering adding ERGs\n\n \n Click to Register\n \n View the Agenda\n \n \n \n Meet the Researcher\n \nAffiliated Senior Research Scientist \nDr. Theresa Welbourne’s work focuses on human capital and leadership strategies that drive growth\, innovation and high performance. She is known for her work on employee energy and how energy\, direction and confidence come together to stimulate and sustain high sense of urgency cultures and organizational growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits of the Strategic ERG Leadership Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Data-driven learning offered by top business school and research center\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collaboration across organizations to advance the impact of ERGs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Networking across industries and organizations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Resources to help ERG leaders drive innovation and growth\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Career development and recognition\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The ERG Leadership Summit Sponsorship enabled us to be able to bring the learning to multiple members of our ERGs through the in-person and virtual events. Multiplied the learning as all of our ERG members could work together on the competition and work with other organizations to learn from them too. A priority annual event for our team offered from USC Marshall Center for Effective Organizations.”\n2022 ERG Summit Attendee\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become an ERG Leadership Summit Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When you sponsor the Strategic ERG Leadership Summit\, you bring actionable insights and innovative strategies back to your organization\, backed by the expertise and partnership of the University of Southern California\, Marshall School of Business\, and its Center for Effective Organizations\, a top 20 business school and leader in ERG research since 2009. \n By supporting ERG development and fostering collaboration\, you strengthen your organization’s ability to attract and retain top talent\, develop future leaders\, enhance organizational agility\, and drive business outcomes. Sponsorship demonstrates your commitment to empowering ERGs as strategic resources that contribute to measurable success and long-term growth. \n \n LEARN ABOUT OUR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Summit Speakers (More To be Announced)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lynn Casey\n Fortune 500 Strategic Insight Specialist and Futurist \n Shine Scout\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dexter Davis\n Senior Vice President of Human Resources\, Global Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) \n Ecolab \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Martin Nance\n Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer \n Minnesota Vikings\, NFL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kat O'Donnell\, MSW\, LCSW\n Director of Inclusion and Belonging \n Inova Health \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruth Rathblott\n Bestselling Author\, Consultant\, and Leadership & Workplace Culture Expert \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joseph Santana\n Chairman \n The CDO PowerCircle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jennifer Sparks Taylor\n Director of Corporate Relations & Executive Education \n Center for Effective Organizations \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Sweeney\n Founder & Owner \n Brave New Outpost \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Yetta Toliver\n Global Head of Connection and Belonging \n Xerox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa Walker\n Global ERG Program Manager \n Ecolab \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Theresa Welbourne\n Affiliated Senior Research Scientist \n Center for Effective Organizations \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nat Tos-Brightup\n Graduate of the ERG Certificate Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event DatesIn-Person: July 22-23\, 2025Virtual: September 25-26\, 2025 \nIndividual PricingIn-person Price: $1\,195Virtual Price: $695 \n15% Discount for teams of 5 or more. Contact us for discount. Virtual registration ends July 7\, 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LocationOmni Viking Lakes ResortSt. Paul – Minneapolis2611 Nordic Way\, Eagan\, MN 55121 \nAttire: Business Casual \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Need approval to attend? Click here to download a sample email to ask your manager. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosting Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Effective Organizations (CEO) is world-renowned for its breakthrough research and insights on organizational performance\, effectiveness\, and talent management. CEO has been at the forefront of research on ERGs\, since 2009\, including the business impact they have on complex and newer or smaller organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A trusted partner for millions of customers\, Ecolab is a global sustainability leader offering  water\, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nUniversity’s Notice of Non-Discrimination\nThis program is open to all eligible individuals. The Center for Effective Organizations operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race\, sex\, ethnicity\, sexual orientation\, or any other prohibited factor. \nIndividuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Vivian Jimenez. We request that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. URL:https://ceo.usc.edu/event/2025-strategic-erg-leadership-summit/ LOCATION:Omni Viking Lakes Resort\, 2611 Nordic Way\, Eagan\, MN\, 55121\, United States CATEGORIES:ERG Summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ceo.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CENTER-FOR-EFFECTIVE-ORGANIZATIONS-STRATEGIC-ERG-LEADERSHIP-SUMMIT-JULY-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vivian Jimenez":MAILTO:vivianji@marshall.usc.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR