Learn. Explore. And Connect March 25 – 26th, in Philadelphia, PA with the Temple University School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management in collaboration with The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), PHL Diversity (a business development division of PHLCVB) and Lodging Media. The conference is an education summit. Designed for CEOs, corporate leaders, chief diversity officers, and government officials to exchange insights about diversity and inclusion across multiple industries.
Diversity and Inclusion Conference
Additionally, the featured speakers include Mayor Jim Kenney (Philadelphia, PA), JoAnne Epps (Temple University), Wade Davis (Former NFL Athlete & Educator), Jonathan Lovitz, Senior Vice President, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), to name a few.
Diversity and Inclusion Conference Flyer
Key Highlights of the conference:
Academic Think Tank focusing on best practices for incorporating diversity and inclusion content into academic programs and curricula, program strategies that provide comprehensive quality student experiences for students of color, and the impact of diversity and inclusion on faculty recruitment and retention.
Exclusive invite-only City Mayor’s Roundtable “Diverse and Welcoming Cities” featuring Former Mayor Douglas Palmer, Trenton, NJ; and Mayor Victoria Woodards, Tacoma, WA; discussing strategic approaches to diversity and inclusion on the city and municipal level.
Findings from research conducted by Temple University School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management on D&I in the tourism and hospitality industry and meeting planners’ sensitivity to D&I policies, programs, and practices in the meeting planning process.
