July 16-17, 2014 Marriott Marquis Hotel New York City 1535 Broadway, New York, NY
2014 MCW THEME: VISION AND IMPACT: Charting What s Next Join us for the 2014 Multicultural Women s National Conference on Vision and Impact, and allow yourself the space to consider - what s next? Together through collaborative conversation and vision planning we can launch real progress and ignite action in our careers and in our lives - thus positively impacting the future for the advancement of multicultural women in the workplace. Our vision, values and goals shape the way we work, along with the expectations we have for our careers, and our lives. Knowing what we want and being able to articulate that is vital to live lives and build careers that have impact. It s Your Work. What s next in terms of growth and development for you professionally? Whether you are looking to reaffirm your path or blaze new trails bring your vision, goals and next steps to this conference. It s Your Life. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE It s time to step into the driver seat and design your own destiny. Do you have a clear vision for who you want to be and the impact you want to have? Have you taken the time to develop and outline your plan? If you don t have a vision how do you attain or develop one? WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Senior Executives Mid-to senior level managers High-potential, high-achieving employees Diversity and Inclusion and HR professionals Executive sponsors and ERG leaders 2
PROGRAM ELEMENTS: ON THE 2014 PROGRAM: Same Race discussion groups offer a safe space to surface issues and challenges related to two topics of interest via collaborative conversation, increased networking rounds, and the chance to work with multiple groups of peers and colleagues. Cross Race opportunities offer the opportunity to zero in on a first choice topic for further vision development and action planning with intent to move the needle and impact the future state for multicultural women in the workplace. Leadership StoryTalk sessions: listen and engage with Business Executives, subject matter experts, and influencers as they reveal their challenges, lessons and triumphs. Practice skills and outline tangible action plans during hands-on Vision Planning Workshops Diversity Executives Round Tables feature fresh research and in-depth discussion on topics that include covering, unconscious bias and women s leadership and how these impact the advancement of multicultural women in the workplace Executive coaches will explore top of mind challenges, burning issues or exciting opportunities tied to next level goals and dreams during one-on-one sessions ABOUT THE CONFERENCE POWERFUL SPEAKERS: Inspirational Speakers, Thought Leaders and Trailblazers will. Give you insider secrets, real life examples, and straight talk on their leadership journeys; Share tools and tactics to spark next level ideas and mobilize goals during collaborative discussion and hands on workshops; Provide valuable team building, networking, and learning & development opportunities Shape your confidence and resolve while exploring the crossroads between passion, purpose, and its connection to profitability Make sure you walk away energized and inspired. 2
DAY 1 Wednesday July 16, 2014 7:30 am 7:00 pm Registration 7:30 8:45 am Continental Breakfast 8:45 9:30 am Signature Opening 9:30 9:45 am Welcome Remarks: Conference Co-Chairs Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media Pat David / Managing Director and Global Head of Diversity / JP Morgan Chase 9:45 10:30 am Opening Keynote / Conversation: You According To Them: Redefining Your Vision for Maximum Impact Sara Canaday / President / Sara Canaday & Associates 10:30-11:00am Networking Break 11:00 am 12:45 pm Same Race Conversation Circles To really shape vision and plan for impact, a critical step involves understanding goals and milestones along the way. In the case of improving the future for multicultural women in the workplace, we must confront challenges and opportunities tied to common drivers that are linked to advancement. Via multiple rounds of discussion and opportunities for the cross-pollination of ideas, attendees will participate in same race discussion groups and surface issues and questions that will be leveraged to ignite vision planning during cross race conversations. DAY 1 cont d Same Race Discussion Groups: African American Asian Caucasian Latina LGBT Men Multiracial Native American 12:45-2:00 pm Legacy Award Luncheon The Working Mother Annual Legacy Award honors one extraordinary individual for her inspiration, dedication and significant contribution to the support and advancement of women. 2:00 2:30 pm Dessert Break 2:30 5:00 pm Cross Race Conversation Circles During our cross race discussions attendees will work in a group focused on their first choice topic - building on questions surfaced from same race discussion groups. Attendees will have the chance to contribute learning, insight and strategy geared towards developing a personal vision statement, and tangible next steps that can positively impact the future state for multicultural women in the workplace. Topics for discussion may include: Branding and Self-Promotion, Executive Presence 5:15 6:30 pm Women s Organizational Meetings Mentoring and Sponsorship Office Politics 6:30 8:00 pm Cocktail Reception Negotiations ***Agenda subject to change Work Life Balance 4 DAY 1 - AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE
DAY 2 Thursday, July 17, 2014 7:30 am 12:30 pm Registration 7:30 8:45 am Continental Breakfast 8:45 8:55 am Co-Chair Welcome Alice Kwan / Deloitte Consulting Principal and National Leader of Talent Services / Deloitte 8:55 9:15 am State of Multicultural Women 9:15 10:30 am Trailblazers Panel: Vision, Strategic Savvy and Risk Moderator: Barbara Gee / Vice President, E-Commerce and Mover Sales / Comcast Cable Panel: Seong Ohm / Sr. VP Merchandise Business Services / Sam s Club Rochelle Holguin / VP, Music & Talent / MTV Tracey Gray-Walker / Managing Director, Head of Association Business 11:00 am / AXA 12:15 pm ROUND I Concurrent Sessions 10:30 A. Leadership 11:00 am StoryTalks Networking Finding Break a Voice: Communicators and Connectors DAY 2 cont d 1:45 3:00 pm ROUND II Concurrent Sessions A. Leadership StoryTalks The Power of One: From Identity to Influence 3:00 3:15 pm Break 3:15 4:30 pm ROUND III Concurrent Sessions A. Leadership StoryTalks Pushing the Envelope: Big Dreams Bold Choices DAY 2 - AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE 12:15 1:45 pm MCW Awards Luncheon We honor the top 25 companies for Multicultural Women - recognizing their commitment to and efforts around fostering diverse and inclusive corporate cultures that support the advancement of multicultural women. 4:30 5:30 pm Moving from Conversation to Action: Developing the Plan for What s Next Carol Evans, together with some of the day s speakers, review conference highlights, lessons and stand-out moments, to help formulate a clear plan of action for next level success. ***Agenda subject to change 5