Schedule

Hospitality Diversity & Inclusion Conference - HDIC

*The conference is being held over a three-day period. The full conference starts on December 1. Concurrent sessions will start on December 1 and complete on December 2.

  • Full Conference
    Day One - December 1
  • Full Conference
    Day Two - December 2

Please note that the conference schedule, conference sessions, and speakers are subject to change.

Pre Conference - October 4-8
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST
Training Certificates

*Certified Inclusive Leader Certification
This class is 2.5 days and will be offered twice during the week, October 4-6 & October 6-8.

*Racial Justice Institute Certification
The class is 2.5 days and will be offered twice during the week, October 4-6 & October 6-8.
Certifications - x x
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The following organizations will be providing traning:

x

*All training sessions are for 6 hours, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m, CST.
Day One: Foundations of Hospitality Diversity & Inclusion — December 1
General Conference
9:00 a.m. CST Opening Keynote: The Importance of Diversity in Hospitality
10:30 a.m. CST Panel Discussion
  1. Innovative Strategies for Fostering Inclusion in Hospitality Organizations
12:00 p.m. CST Networking Lunch
1:30 p.m. CST Breakout Sessions
  1. Best Practices for Diverse Recruitment and Retention in Hospitality
  2. Building an Inclusive Culture in Hotels, Restaurants, and Event Venues
3:00 p.m. CST Interactive Workshop
  1. Addressing Implicit Bias in Guest Services and Employee Interactions
4:30 p.m. CST Networking Reception
Day Two: Driving Impact and Change — December 2
General Conference
9:00 a.m. CST Keynote: The Future of Diversity in the Hospitality Sector
10:30 a.m. CST Fireside Chat:
  1. Success Stories: Leading Change through Diversity Initiatives in Hospitality
12:00 p.m. CST Networking Lunch
1:30 p.m. CST Breakout Sessions
  1. Measuring the Impact of DEI Efforts in Hospitality Organizations
  2. Creating Pathways for Diverse Talent in Hospitality Careers
3:00 p.m. CST Case Study Presentations:
  1. Innovative DEI Programs in the Hospitality Sector
4:30 p.m. CST Conference Wrap-Up and Action Planning