2024 Diversio Changemakers Summit

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September 25, 2024 | 10:00 AM ET

The 2024 Changemakers Summit will bring together diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) experts, top executives, human resources (HR) professionals, and thought leaders around the globe on September 25th.

This year’s summit features some of the most influential voices across industries, addressing critical topics such as career progression, team inclusivity, AI and data-driven engagement, and mental health in the post-pandemic workplace. Through engaging presentations, dynamic panel discussions, and interactive workshops, you’ll gain actionable insights from top professionals shaping the future of inclusion.

Be part of a global network of over 1,000 professionals, for a day of thought-provoking insights and practical sessions—all aimed at enhancing workplace culture and driving inclusion during times of change.

Discover our visionary speakers, expert panelists, and full event schedule.

Featuring

ATB logo CPA Ontario logo Volkswagen Group logo BCG logo M&G Investments logo
Heidrick & Struggles logo Tundra logo WCT logo #WeThePlanet logo Ryan Haddon logo

Speakers

Laura McGee, Chief Executive Officer, Diversio

Laura McGee (she/her)
Chief Executive Officer
Diversio

Anya Klimbovskaia, Chief Operating Officer, Diversio

Anya Klimbovskaia (she/her)
Chief Operating Officer
Diversio

Zakeana Reid, Chief Operating Officer, Diversio EDU

Zakeana Reid (she/her)
Chief Operating Officer
Diversio EDU

Matteo Stewart, Senior Inclusive Leadership Facilitator, Diversio EDU

Matteo Stewart (he/him)
Senior Inclusive Leadership Facilitator
Diversio EDU

Jennifer Reynolds, Vice-President, EDI & Partnerships, CPA Ontario

Jennifer Reynolds (she/her)
Vice-President, EDI & Partnerships
CPA Ontario

Dr. Roselle M. Gonsalves, Head of Inclusion & Reconciliation, ATB Financial

Dr. Roselle M. Gonsalves (she/her)
Head of Inclusion & Reconciliation
ATB Financial

Felicia Lekan-Salami, Diaspora for African Development | galtBakery - Milton Food Group

Felicia Lekan-Salami (she/her)
Founder & CEO
Diaspora for African Development | galtBakery – Milton Food Group

Ryan Haddon, Certified Life Coach & Wellness Consultant

Ryan Haddon (she/her)
Certified Life Coach & Wellness Consultant
Ryan Haddon

Annamaria DiCesare, CHRO, Volkswagen Canada

Annamaria DiCesare (she/her)
CHRO
Volkswagen Canada

Kunal Sood, Founder & CXO, X Fellows | We the Planet

Kunal Sood (he/him)
Founder & CXO
X Fellows | We the Planet

Eloise Tan, PhD, Vice President, Inclusion, Sustainability, & Engagement, Canadian Blood Services

Eloise Tan, PhD (she/her)
Vice President, Inclusion, Sustainability, & Engagement
Canadian Blood Services

Genevieve Bonin, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group

Genevieve Bonin (she/her)
Managing Director & Partner
Boston Consulting Group

Latraviette D. Smith-Wilson, EVP, Chief Marketing & Equity Officer, Horizon Media

Latraviette D. Smith-Wilson (she/her)
EVP, Chief Marketing & Equity Officer
Horizon Media

Amy Hepburn, Chief Executive Officer, Investor Leadership Network

Amy Hepburn (she/her)
Chief Executive Officer
Investor Leadership Network

Karen Blake, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Tech Talent Charter

Karen Blake (she/her)
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Tech Talent Charter

Jesmine Singh, Bilingual Inclusive Learning Specialist, Diversio

Jesmine Singh (she/her)
Bilingual Inclusive Learning Specialist
Diversio

Christina Esposito, Director, Digital, Tundra Technical

Christina Esposito (she/her)
Director, Digital
Tundra Technical

Lesley Parrott, Senior Director, GTM, Women in Communications & Technology (WCT)

Lesley Parrott (she/her)
Senior Director, GTM
Women in Communications & Technology (WCT)

Catherine Ross, Head of Private Credit, M&G Investments

Catherine Ross (she/her)
Head of Private Credit
M&G Investments

Tej Hazra, Partner, Global Consulting Practice, Heidrick & Struggles

Tej Singh Hazra (he/him)
Partner, Global Consulting Practice
Heidrick & Struggles

Vivian Santora, Managing Director, Inclusive Diversity + ESG, Alvarez & Marsal

Vivian Santora (she/her)
Managing Director, Inclusive Diversity + ESG
Alvarez & Marsal

This summit promises to be transformative, and we’re excited to see the conversations, collaborations, and connections that will emerge. Whether you join us for the entire day or attend select sessions, your voice and insights will be invaluable.

Sessions

Eastern Time-zone

Welcome remarks

Welcome remarks

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM ET

Closing the mid-career gap

Closing the mid-career gap: Strategies for career progression & promoting from within

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM ET

Resilience Through Inclusion

Resilience through inclusion: The power of investing in your people

11:05 AM – 11:50 AM ET

Mini Training 1

Mini training— Divergent thinkers, convergent goals: The future of work

11:55 AM – 12:25 PM ET

Creating dynamic teams in tech

Creating dynamic & engaged teams with technology: Strategies & success stories

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM ET

LUNCH BREAK

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM ET

Product

Future is here: Diversio’s end-to-end solution & latest product features

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM ET

Mini training: Bringing inclusion & equity to performance management

Mini training— Bringing inclusion & equity to performance management

2:20 PM – 2:50 PM ET

mental health

Discussing mental health in a world healing from a global health crisis

2:50 PM – 3:35 PM ET

Closing remarks

Closing remarks

3:35 PM – 3:45 PM ET

The 2024 Changemakers Summit offers a wealth of expertise you won’t want to miss. Access the full conference agenda for all the details on sessions, speakers, and more opportunities for your team!

FAQ

Where will the event be held?

All sessions for this event will be hosted on Zoom. Register for the event here! If you are not a current Zoom user, please install the Zoom app on your device and set up your account well ahead of the event. Current Zoom users should confirm that their system and software are up to date and that they have account access in advance.

Can’t wait for this year’s session?

We get it. Here are the replays from the 2023 Diversio Inclusion Summit to give you an idea of what you can expect.

Who is Diversio?

Diversio is the people intelligence platform that measures, tracks, and improves DEI. By connecting AI technology, sophisticated data analytics, and knowledgeable subject matter experts, Diversio is able to accurately diagnose opportunity areas, benchmark against peers, and create a robust action plan to meet any DEI goal. Through the unique combination of technology and human expertise, Diversio drives meaningful impact for hundreds of organizations across over 35 countries globally.

Making workplaces more inclusive

If you’re registered for the event and looking for more information on how Diversio can assist you along your DEI journey, we recommend subscribing to our newsletter to get the latest details on DEI events, Live Trainings, and new resources every week, or schedule a demo with one of our experts.

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Apurva Abhang
Apurva Abhang is a marketing professional with expertise in digital and traditional marketing, social media, content promotion, and e-commerce across various industries. She holds an MBA and a BBA in Marketing from the University of Pune, along with post-graduate certificates from Georgian College and York University. Passionate about inclusivity and supporting underdogs, Apurva also enjoys traveling and contributes as a Google Maps Local Guide to promote small businesses.
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