Tri-Cities Diversity Summit - Call for Speakers

The Tri-Cities Diversity Summit is an annual half-day event focused on helping professionals create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Through engaging breakout discussions and an inspiring keynote presentation, Diversity Summit attendees will receive actionable information and powerful resources to optimize their team and bring about lasting change in their organizations.
 
The Regional Chamber is accepting speaker applications for the summit which will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. We are seeking breakout session speakers and panelists. Sessions are one hour long.
 
Are you…

1. An experienced public speaker in the areas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) (in front of groups of 50-500)?
2. Interested in sharing your expertise, real-world strategies and DEI knowledge with other professionals?
3. An expert in a skill or thought-provoking DEI exercise that you can teach?
4. Passionate about building a diverse and inclusive business community to encourage innovation and strengthen our economic growth?
   
   

Proposed Topics Include (but not limited to):

• Dimensions of Diversity:
  • Race/Ethnicity, gender, Veterans, sexual orientation/gender identity, dis/abilities
• Reducing Personal Bias & Micro-Aggressions
• Employee Resource Groups, Affinity Networks, or Committees
• Inclusive Leadership & Accountability
• How DEI Impacts the Bottom Line
• Cultivating Social/Organizational Change
• Creating an Inclusive Workplace
• Advancing Cross-Cultural Communication
• Hiring for a Diverse Workforce
• Policy Review for Inclusion
• Wellness for DEI Leaders
  

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Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce (TCRCC) currently does not offer compensation for speaking. All proceeds from speaker book sales, products & services may go to the speaker. All approved speaker applications will be notified by June 9, 2023. All speaker presentation material (outline, PowerPoints, videos) are due by July 7, 2023 at 5 p.m. Speakers are expected to attend the half-day conference and interact with conference guests. Speakers will receive a complimentary ticket (including lunch) to the Diversity Summit.