Event Experience
For any questions and concerns, there is FAQ at the bottom of this page.
8:00am
Doors Open
Come in, meet others, foster connections and get ready to see how you can open doors for the next generation.9:00am
Welcome
Kick off the day with Unity Brands Management Founder, John Gaiters.9:10am
Manuel Bordé, Global CCO VMLY&R Commerce
See the powerful intersection of DE&I and community, culture & media with Manuel Bordé, Global Chief Creative Officer.Track One — Community
10:00am
Sergio Ezama, Chief Talent Officer Netflix
Join John Gaiters & Sergio Ezama, Chief Talent Officer for Netflix, as they discuss creating new opportunities for underrepresented communities within entertainment.Break
10:40am
DE&I Panel
Moderated by Walmart executives with a robust slate of leaders from presenting sponsors P&G, General Mills and Mattel, this panel focuses on how executives are putting programs in place to open the door for diverse talent.11:30am
Exercise: Brainstorming with Danyelle Musselman
Join Danyelle Musselman, a successful sports broadcaster, for a breakout session focused on how attendees can improve diversity & inclusion in Northwest Arkansas.12:00pm
Lunch
An hour break to eat in between tracks!Track Two — Media
1:00pm
Welcome Back & Recap
Join John Gaiters as we come back from lunch and have a brief recap of the day thus far.1:15pm
Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer P&G
Streaming in live, Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer P&G, speaks to us about leadership’s role in living out diversity, equity and inclusion.2:00pm
Exercise: Applied Improvisation with Stacey Mason
Change your perspective through a variety of improv exercises led by the founder of The Improv Lab, Stacey Mason.Break — Students head to career fair.
3:00pm
Media Panel & Career Fair
A panel of film & art professionals share their diverse experiences & how they’re opening doors for others. Students depart to begin the Unity Career Fair with sponsors.5:00pm
Career Success Expo Ends
An afternoon where college students, attendees and companies can make meaningful connections.8:00am
Doors Open
Mingle, find a seat & get ready for more inspiration on how you can create opportunities for diverse talent.
9:00am
Welcome + Impact of Day
John Gaiters welcomes everyone back & kicks off the excitement by recapping Day 1 highlights.
Track Three — Culture
9:15am
Vernā Myers, VP Inclusion Strategy Netflix
Streaming in live, Vernā Myers, VP Inclusion Strategy at Netflix, will discuss her role as a cultural innovator & thought leader in diversity.
Break
10:00am
“Creating a Culture of Opportunity” Panel
Moderated by Janis F. Kearney, founder of the Celebrate! Maya Project, this panel highlights how companies can create a talent pipeline that leads to a diverse and inclusive workplace full of possibilities for growth.
Break
Track Four — Bringing It All Together
11:00am
Keynote Speaker
We’re excited to hear from an iconic leader who will inspire you to make diversity and inclusion part of your everyday life. More details about this life-changing session coming soon.
12:00pm
Closing Out with John Gaiters
Thank you so much for attending. We can’t wait to see how you open the door for others in the coming year.
FAQ
When is the event?
The event is a two day event starting on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 at 8am until 5pm, and ending on the event's second day Thursday, April 27th, 2023 from 8am until approximately 12pm.
Where will the event be held?
The event will be held in the hotel portion of the Embassy Suites. The hotel is attached to the Rogers Convention Center although the conference location is in the ballroom immediately left of the hotel lobby. Parking is free and on a first come, first served basis.
Will there be local accommodations at the event?
Yes! The Embassy Suites is the conference location as well as an overnight accommodation. It is located at 3303 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758. Please consider how we share this hotel with our speakers and other guests and plan to get your room accordingly at the link provided here.
What if I'm flying from out of town?
The preferred airport for guests traveling from out of town in Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA). Travel time from the hotel is estimated to be 20 minutes. Here you can find a map from the airport to hotel. The link to the airports website can be found here.
What is the dress code?
The conference's dress code will be business casual.