DEI Summit 2024: A Gathering Space for DEI Practitioners
Join us at DEI Summit 2024 to connect, learn, and grow as professionals and leaders passionate about driving DEI efforts forward.
Date and time
Location
Malibu Library & Conference Center
23519 West, Civic Center Way Malibu, CA 90265Refund Policy
Agenda
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
DEI Summit Schedule
RalindaSpeaks
About this event
- 2 days 5 hours
Welcome to the DEI Summit 2024: A Gathering Space for DEI Practitioners!
Join us on Monday Jun 17 2024 at the beautiful Malibu Library & Conference Center and surrounding areas for three days filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and interactive workshops focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This in-person event is the perfect place for those engaged and committed to DEI work to come together, share best practices, expand ideas, and learn from industry experts. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and take your DEI initiatives, pedagogy and practice to the next level. See you there!
DEI Summit Details
- General Registration ends on April 19th, 2024
DEI Summit 2024 Agenda (TBA)
Monday, June 17th
10:00 Welcome and Keynote, La Shonda Coleman, Associate VP, Pepperdine University
10:35-11:30 Empowering Self-Care and Supporting Your Role as a DEI Practitioner
11:30-12:10 Lunch
12:15-1:15 Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leveraging Metrics for Lasting Change
1:25-2:00 Navigating Resistance: Strategies for Effective DEI Implementation
2:00- 2:35 The ABCs of Justice: Navigating Affinity Groups, ERGs, and Belonging Beyond Boundaries
2:40-3:30 Coaching for Impact: Unleashing the Power of Change
3:35-4:15 Roundtable Discussions
4:30 Wine Down Reception
Tuesday, June 18th
9:30-10:30 We Are Meant to Thrive: Fitness for the Heart and Soul
10:45-12:00 Feedback for Growth: Cultivating a Culture of Inclusivity
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:45 Strategic Alignment: Coherence, Consensus, and Change Management, Collaborative Space
2:00-3:30 DEI Brand Strategy: Define, Develop, Establish, and Position, Tamaya Petteway, SVP Brand Partnerships, Dick Clark Productions
3:30 Panel Q&A
4:00 Wrap Up
Wednesday, June 19th
10:00-11:00 Collaborative Showcase: DEI Action Plan & Presentations
11:15-12:00-Closing Circle and Appreciations
Noon DEI Summit Juneteenth Celebration Luncheon Event
Adjourn–See You in 2025!
Hotel Information
Below is a list of hotel accommodations near the DEI Summit location:
About The DEI Summit Founder
Having founded the Los Angeles Diversity Directors Consortium over a decade ago, I understand intimately the challenges and nuances of not only leading a community's DEI programs and initiatives but also having to create the foundation and infrastructure for a position that is often misunderstood, under-resourced, and often conceived from a reactive place. My creation of the LA Diversity Directors Consortium was born out of my desire to give professionals a space to process, convene, and work in collaboration with each other. After decades as a diversity practitioner, director, lead researcher, and consultant, I want to continue to provide spaces for critical education, deep-thinking support, and the building of your toolkit for your DEI journey, as a leader, professional, or practitioner.
So, after years of work, research, and development, I bring to you the DEI Summit, a one-of-a-kind gathering space that centers on the work and experience of educators, thinkers, leaders, artists, administrators, directors and practitioners from across multiple industries. I look forward to coming together with you and supporting you wherever you are in your journey, guiding you with an experience-based lens and passionate heart that is rooting for you every step. I look forward to you joining me and other professionals this summer in Malibu as a way to reset, renew, and reimagine the ever-important, pressing work of you, as a champion of justice.
In community,
Ralinda Watts, RalindaSpeaks
DEI Summit, Founder
Los Angeles Diversity Directors Consortium, Founder
Tickets
DEI Summit Early Bird Registration
0$1,800.00DEI Summit-General Admission Registration
Sales start on May 10, 2024$2,050.00
Frequently asked questions
The DEI Summit is open to professionals, practitioners, champions, leaders, enthusiasts, and learners interested in advancing DEI efforts in their organization or school community. All individuals committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice are welcome to participate.
Yes! there will be designated networking sessions throughout the DEI Summit where participants can connect with others, share experiences, and build relationships to further the conversation and work focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The cost of attendance for the DEI Summit includes access to all workshop sessions, networking opportunities, materials, and resources provided during the summit. It also includes lunch and refreshments during the duration of the conference.
Yes! The DEI Summit is open to individuals and small groups. We encourage attending with teammates from your school or organization, as collaborating with colleagues can enhance the learning experience and facilitate meaningful dialogue and ideas post-summit.
The DEI Summit features a combination of group collaboration, presentations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions in a cohort model. Participants will engage in group activities and smaller breakout sessions to explore various aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Participants should bring a device to take notes on, collaborate with, and use with other activities. Additionally, attendees will want to bring comfortable clothing to move in for some of the activities. No specific software or technology beyond a basic device for note-taking is required.