Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Virtual Summit
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A Call to Awareness, Advocacy, Action, and Transformation for Inclusive Leadership. Join the ILA community and others who are passionate and purposeful about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) from a global perspective as we examine the intersectionality of the components of diversity for two days of empowering speeches, deep dive workshops, and information-rich roundtable discussions.
Theme Statement & Call to Action
On 25th and 26th of August 2022, ILA hosted a live online conference that explored how leadership & practice drive inclusion and belonging for the greater good. Hear from thought leaders who are raising AWARENESS for DEIB through LEARNING & ADVOCACY that impact social justice and equity; deep dive into workshops to learn innovative practices and cutting-edge theories addressing the ‘how’ organizations and global communities come together to cultivate leadership in ACTION to drive meaningful change; ultimately co-creating, sharing, and implementing best practices for creating and sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive groups, organizations, communities, and societies. Further explore leadership research, theory, learnings, and practice how driving change at an individual and organizational level, can contribute to inclusion in the corporate, non-profit, and NGO sectors, as well as society at large, while gaining a deeper insight about global inclusion practices and DEIB journeys in various markets. Engage in post-event networking opportunities for continued engagement, sharing of best practices, and research collaboration.
Thank You for Sponsoring
Watch the DEIB Chair highlight the 2022 program
Featured Speakers
![Dr. Amer F. Ahmed](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Amer-Ahmed-Photo225.jpg)
Amer F. Ahmed
![Daisy Auger-Dominguez](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Daisy-Auger-Dominguez-Photo225.jpg)
Daisy Auger-Domínguez
![Allan Bird](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Allan-Bird-Photo-e1658318074475.jpg)
Allan Bird
![Joel A. Davis](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Joel-A-225.jpg)
Joel A. Brown
![Yolanda Caldwell](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Yolanda-Caldwell-Photo-225.jpg)
Yolanda Caldwell
![Gena Cox](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Gena-Cox-e1660580280796.jpeg)
Gena Cox
![Tanya Cruz](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Tanya-Cruz-Teller-photo-e1658319228451.jpg)
Tanya Cruz Teller
![Juergen Deller](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Jurgen-Deller-Photo225.jpg)
Jürgen Deller
![Bjørn Zakarias Ekelund](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Bjorn225x300.jpg)
Bjørn Zakarias Ekelund
![Sigmund Elgarøy](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sigmund-225.jpg)
Sigmund Elgarøy
![Per Erik Solem](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Per-Erik-Solem-e1658389065643.jpg)
Per Erik Solem
![Samantha Erskine](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Samantha-Erskine-e1660580422682.jpg)
Samantha Erskine
![Charlice Hurst](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Charlice-Hurst-e1660580775348.jpg)
Charlice Hurst
![Matthieu Kollig](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Matthieu-Kollig-Photo225.jpg)
Matthieu Kollig
![Niru Kumar](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Niru-Kumar-Photo-e1658388548476.jpg)
Niru Kumar
![Simran Oberoi](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Simran-headshot-225.jpg)
Simran Oberoi
![Susanne Normann](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Susanne-Normann-Photo225.jpg)
Susanne Normann
![Lakshmi Ramaswamy](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Lakshmi-Ramaswamy-Photo-e1658387548376.jpeg)
Lakshmi Ramaswamy
![Surbhi Rastogi](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Surbhi-Rastogi-Photo-e1658389716858.jpg)
Surbhi Rastogi
![Tissa Richards](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Tissa-Richards-Photo225.jpg)
Tissa Richards
![Lyn Rudder](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Lyn-Rudder-Headshot-e1658317868285.jpg)
Lyn Rudder
![Sumeet Singh](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sumeet-Singh-Photo-225.jpg)
Sumeet Singh Patpatia
![Daryl G. Smith](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Daryl-G-225.jpg)
Daryl G. Smith
![Lisa Taylor-Weaver](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Lisa-Taylor-Weaver-e1658388085480.jpg)
Lisa Taylor-Weaver
![Tamara Thorpe](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Tamara-Thorpe-2018-Headshot_2-scaled-e1658390111479.jpg)
Tamara Thorpe
![Katherine Tyler Scott](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Katherine-Tyler-Scott-Photo-e1658318679921.jpg)
Katherine Tyler Scott
![Bert Vercamer](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Bert-Vercamer-Photo-225.jpg)
Bert Vercamer
![Savita Vijayan](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Savita-Vijayan-Photo-scaled-e1658389352276.jpg)
Savita Vijayan
![Jeremy York](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Jeremy-York-Photo225.jpg)
Jeremy York
Visit our past speakers bio page for detailed information on our array of global experts.
Planning Committee
![Joanne Barnes](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Joanne225x300.jpg)
Joanne Barnes
![Claudia de Castro Caldeirinha,](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Claudia225x300.jpg)
Claudia de Castro Caldeirinha,
![Chris Cartwright](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Chris-Cartwright.jpg)
Chris Cartwright
![Bjørn Zakarias Ekelund](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Bjorn225x300.jpg)
Bjørn Zakarias Ekelund
![Bernardo M. Ferdman, Ph.D.](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Bernardo-M225.jpg)
Bernardo M. Ferdman
![Simran Oberoi](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Simran-headshot-225.jpg)
Simran Oberoi
![Karen Perham-Lippman Photo](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Karen-Perham-Lippman-Photo225.jpg)
Karen Perham-Lippman
![Misty Resendez](https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Misty-Resendez225.jpg)
Misty Resendez
Visit our featured speakers and planning committee bio page for detailed information on our volunteer planning team.