{"id":16,"date":"2024-05-31T05:48:39","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T05:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ergconference.org\/2023\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-06-17T20:49:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T20:49:39","slug":"schedule","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/ergconference.org\/2026\/schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<style><!-- 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The full conference starts on September 7th. September 7th will be a day dedicated to Certification. Concurrent sessions will start on September 8th<!-- and complete on January 29th*--><\/pee> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"tabs\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!--\n\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-1\">Day One<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>April 18<\/b><\/li>\n\n<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-2\">Day Two<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>April 19<\/b><\/li>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!--\n\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-3\">Pre-Conference<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>October 4-8<\/b><\/li>\n\n--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li class=\"tab-link current\" data-tab=\"tab-4\">Certifications<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>September 7<\/b><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-5\">Full Conference<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>September 8<\/b><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-6\">Full Conference<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>September 9<\/b><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!--\n\n<li class=\"tab-link\" data-tab=\"tab-7\">Day Five<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><b>April 24<\/b><\/li>\n\n--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px; margin-left:15px; color: red; font-weight: bold;\">Please note that the conference schedule, conference sessions, and speakers are subject to change.<\/pee> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- April 18 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!--<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-1\" class=\"tab-content current\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"title\">Day One &#8211; April 18<\/span><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"subtitle\">Marriott Marquis Houston &#8211; 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>7:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Registration<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <b>DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification Program<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification: Red Class I<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>DiversityFIRST\u2122 ERG Academy Certificate<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>DiversityFIRST\u2122 DEI Certificate<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>DiversityFIRST\u2122 Inclusive Leadership Certificate<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>-><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- April 19 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!--<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-2\" class=\"tab-content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"title\">Day Two &#8211; April 19<\/span><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"subtitle\">Marriott Marquis Houston &#8211; 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>7:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Registration<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <b>DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification Program<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification Red Class II<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification: White Class I<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification: White Class I<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">NDC Members Meeting\/Training<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>DiversityFIRST\u2122 ERG Academy Certificate: Red Class<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>DiversityFIRST\u2122 Inclusive Leadership Certificate: Red Class<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>1:00 p.m. &#8211; 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Breakout Sessions<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-demo\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!-- Section 1 -><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div class=\"acc_head\">Leading a Self-Managed Diversity Council<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/p>\n<div class=\"acc_content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                                <pee><\/pee> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!-- Section 2 -><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_in\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div class=\"acc_head\">The Role of the Education Committee<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/p>\n<div class=\"acc_content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                            <pee><\/pee> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>2:15 p.m. &#8211; 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October 4-8<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013> 9:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m. PST<\/span><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"subtitle\"><!--Keynote - <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">Donna Brazile<\/a> (12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.)--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!--Marriott Marquis Houston - 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Luncheon Keynote &#8211; Dr. Cornel West (12 p.m.)<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Closing Keynote &#8211; Donna Brazile (4 p.m.)&#8211;><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Pre-Conference Events<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>7:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Registration\/Grab &#038; Go Breakfast<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training Certificates<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee><b>*<a href=\"\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/certified-inclusive-leader-marketing-material.pdf\">Certified Inclusive Leader Certification<\/a><\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                This class is 2.5 days and will be offered twice during the week, October 4-6 &#038; October 6-8.<\/pee> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee><b>*<a href=\"\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/racial-justice-certification-brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Racial Justice Institute Certification<\/a><\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                The class is 2.5 days and will be offered twice during the week, October 4-6 &#038; October 6-8.<\/pee> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!--\n\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:165px;\">9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>(6 hrs)<\/td>\n\n<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Allyship Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Anti-Racism Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Belongingness Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">DEI Basics Certifcate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">DEI &#038; Talent Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Implicit Bias Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Inclusive Leadership Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Learning to Lead Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/training\/\">Women in Leadership Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                *All participates will receive a certificate for their 6 hours of training on the various topics listed above.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Summits<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!--<a href=\"http:\/\/diversitytechweek.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Diversity Tech Week<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Real Estate D&#038;I Summit<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Financial Services Summit<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!--<a href=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2020\/summits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Diversity Officer Summit<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!--<\/td>\n\n<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>12:15 p.m. &#8211; 1:15 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">Donna Brazile<\/a><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>12:00 p.m. &#8211; 1:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Aster Angagaw<\/a> and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Julian Castro<\/a><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>4:00 p.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Closing Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Donna Brazile<\/a><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>6:00 p.m. &#8211; 8:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Reception<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Award Ceremonies<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Chief Diversity Officers<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Chief Talent Officers<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                CSR Companies<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Leadereship Excellence in Real Estate<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!--<em>*National ERG Summit and National Diversity Talent Summit are two different pre conference events<\/em>--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- Wednesday, October 28 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-4\" class=\"tab-content current\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"title\">Certifications &#8211; September 7<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>9:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m. CST<\/span><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!--<span class=\"subtitle\">Marriott Marquis Houston - 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Luncheon Keynote &#8211; Dr. Renu Khator, Ana Navarro, and Anne Chow (11:45 a.m)<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Closing Keynote &#8211; James Comey (4:15 p.m.)<\/span>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>7:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Registration\/Grab &#038; Go Breakfast<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training Sessions<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:220px;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m. CST<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <a href=\"#\">Certification<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <pee>*All training sessions are for 6 hours, 9 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m, CST.<\/pee> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:200px;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 10:20 a.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session I<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Industry\u2019s Future Workforce: Impact of Millennials and Gen Z<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">DEI Best Practices Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Women Who Lead<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Summits<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">8:00 a.m. &#8211; 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12:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session II<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Multicultural Leadership Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Leveraging Data to Create Your DEI Planning<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2021\/sessions\/\">Women Who Lead<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>1:00 p.m. &#8211; 2:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Keynote&#8211;><!--Luncheon Keynote: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Dr. Renu Khator<\/a>, <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Ana Navarro<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/premier-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a>--><!--<\/td>\n\n<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">2:30 p.m. &#8211; 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1:15 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Keynotes: <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">Anne Chow<\/a> and <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/keynote-speakers\/\">Marie Myers<\/a><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>2:45 p.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session IV<\/a>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t<!--\n\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Addressing Health Equity in the ERA of COVID-19: Understanding Healthcare<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Building a Coaching Culture to Develop Change Management Capabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Diversity Best Practices Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Latino Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Leading with Emotional Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Personal Branding<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Transforming your Workplace Culture<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/sessions\/\">Veteran Best Practices Roundtable\/The Long Road Home; 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September 8<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>9:15 a.m. &#8211; 4:15 p.m. CST<\/span><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!--<span class=\"subtitle\">Marriott Marquis Houston - 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Luncheon Keynote &#8211; To be determined (12 p.m.)<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Closing Keynote &#8211; Carly Fiorina (4:15 p.m.)<\/span>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"width:165px;\">6:30 a.m. &#8211; 9:00 a.m.<\/td>\n<p>&#8211;> <!-- set column width --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!--\n\n<td>Registration Open\/Grab & Go Breakfast<\/td>\n\n<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;>\t<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Training<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">9:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <b>Training Certificates<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#dei\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 DEI Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!--<b>DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification Program<\/b><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!--<a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification Red Class V<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification White Class IV<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <!--<a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification Blue Class III<\/a>--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!--<\/td>\n\n<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">Summits<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!--\n\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; 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Tracking<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      Explore frameworks and tools for capturing ERG success, including engagement metrics, retention data, and cultural impact. Learn how to translate ERG activities into measurable business outcomes.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \t<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      <a href=\"\/2026\/sessions\/\">ERG Best Practices<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      Hear from practitioners on proven approaches for structuring, managing, and scaling ERGs effectively. This session highlights real-world lessons, common pitfalls, and actionable strategies.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \t<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!--\n\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      <a href=\"\/2026\/sessions\">Building Belonging in the Workplace<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      Discover how ERGs foster an environment where every employee feels seen, valued, and included. 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Learn how to start, organize, and align ERGs to business objectives.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \t<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <!--\n\n<li><a href=\"\/2026\/sessions\">Inclusive Leadership Strategies<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      Explore how inclusive leadership empowers teams, builds equity, and strengthens company culture. Gain insights on fostering psychological safety and cultural awareness.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \t<\/li>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">11:50 a.m. &#8211; 12:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Lunch Break<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">12:30 p.m. &#8211; 1:40 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Keynote Panel<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \tIndustry leaders discuss the evolving role of ERGs in driving organizational change, advancing workplace priorities, and preparing for the future of work.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">1:40 p.m. &#8211; 1:55 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Afternoon Break<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">1:55 p.m. &#8211; 3:15 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2022\/sessions\">Concurrent Session III<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      <a href=\"\/2026\/sessions\/\">Advanced ERG Leadership Training<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      Take leadership skills to the next level with advanced strategies for governance, succession planning, and cross-ERG collaboration.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \t<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      <a href=\"\/2026\/sessions\/\">ERGs &#038; Workplace Culture Transformation<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      Understand how ERGs shape organizational culture, enhance engagement, and influence policy. Real-world examples will highlight culture-shifting initiatives.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \t<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">3:15 p.m. &#8211; 3:25 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Virtual Break<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">3:25 p.m. &#8211; 4:15 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2022\/sessions\/\">Concurrent Session IV<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<ol type=\"i\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      <a href=\"\/2026\/sessions\/\">Cross-ERG Collaboration Strategies<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      Learn how ERGs can partner across groups to amplify impact, increase visibility, and support enterprise-wide initiatives.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \t<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      <a href=\"\/2026\/sessions\/\">Executive Sponsorship &#038; Allyship<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                      Explore how executive champions and allies strengthen ERGs, build accountability, and foster inclusive workplace cultures.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \t<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- September 9 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-6\" class=\"tab-content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<table class=\"schedule responsive\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <span class=\"title\">Full Conference &#8211; 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5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"line-height:2.5em;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#erg-academy\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 ERG Academy Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#unconscious-bias\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Unconscious Bias Workshop Certificate<\/a><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <a href=\"\/2020\/conference\/training\/#inclusive-leadership\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Inclusive Leadership Certificate<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"highlight\">General Conference<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; 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