The 2021 Louisiana Society for Human Resource Management

 Diversity & Inclusion Summit

(Subject to Change)

Thursday, February 25th

2:00 PM  – 3:00 PM

Open Exhibit Hall & Networking

• Exhibitor Demonstrations & Micro Session

3:00 PM  – 3:15 PM

Opening & Welcome 

3:15 PM  – 4:30 PM

Concurrent Breakout Session

• ​Creating a Workplace that Embraces Working Mothers​
• Disrupt Unconscious Bias: Act on Facts, Not Fiction
• Fostering a Culture of Bravery in the Midst of Division
• Getting Talent Back to Work
• Let’s Talk About It! Mental Health Awareness and Creating a Mental Health Friendly Workplace​
• Taking Action! 5 Steps to Improving Your Diversity Hiring Strategy
• What’s the IDI?  Why We Need It Now More Than Ever
• Equitable Development and Its Impact on Racial Equity in Louisiana

4:30 PM  – 5:00 PM

Break

5:30 PM  – 7:30 PM

Welcome Reception & Immersive Networking

• Evening Where Entertainment & DEI Connects
• Panel Discussion: From Confederate Symbols to EQUITY in Louisiana!

Friday, February 26th

8:30 AM  – 9:00 AM

Open Exhibit Hall & Networking 

• Exhibitor Demonstrations & Micro Session
• Diversity Meet Up

9:00 AM  – 9:15 AM

Summit Kickoff

9:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Keynote Address

Intentional Leadership: Unlocking Performance Through Diversity and Innovation

Marques Colston - Strategist | Entrepreneur | Champion​ | Former Saints Great 

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Break / Diversity Champion Exhibit Hall

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Concurrent Breakout Session

• ​Creating a Workplace that Embraces Working Mothers​
• Disrupt Unconscious Bias: Act on Facts, Not Fiction
• Fostering a Culture of Bravery in the Midst of Division
• Getting Talent Back to Work
• Let’s Talk About It! Mental Health Awareness and Creating a Mental Health Friendly Workplace​
• Taking Action! 5 Steps to Improving Your Diversity Hiring Strategy
• What’s the IDI?  Why We Need It Now More Than Ever
• Equitable Development and Its Impact on Racial Equity in Louisiana

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Virtual Meet Topic Discussion

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM

Excellence in Diversity Award Presentation

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM

Break / Diversity Champion Exhibit Hall

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Closing General Session: All Star Panel Discussion

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM

Closing and Door Prize Giveaway