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2024 LGBTQ+ WORKPLACE ALLIANCE SUMMIT

September 12, 2024 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (CDT)

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2024 LGBTQ+ WORKPLACE ALLIANCE SUMMIT 
Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Amegy Tower, 1717 W. Loop S., Houston, TX 77027


Connect • Network • Share • Learn

Are you ready to engage with LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group Leaders from across the region? Join us for the LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Summit!


The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce our day-long skills building and networking event for B/ERG leaders, DEI professionals, and others working on LGBTQ+ inclusion within their companies in Houston. Exclusively open to Impact Partners of the Chamber, the 2024 LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Summit will inspire and engage participants to return to their companies inspired and empowered to continue their work of belonging and inclusion. A virtual attendance option will be available but in-person attendance is strongly encouraged.

The Summit is the ONLY LGBTQ+ focused Summit for LGBTQ+ Business/Employee Resource Groups in the Houston Region. Make your plans to join us for this professional development Summit and B/ERG engagement opportunity. 

Thank you to our host and Chamber Equity Partner, Amegy Bank, for providing the space for our Summit. 


This event will fill up quickly! Register today to reserve your spot. If you have multiple registrations from one company and would like to be invoiced, please email info@houstonlgbtchamber.com. 




AGENDA FOR THE DAY 

For a more detailed agenda and more information about the Summit, visit our website. Our featured speaker, Jayzen Patria (he/him) is a personal branding expert, diversity advocate and keynote speaker.

  • 9 am - Welcome & Panel Discussion:“Executive Sponsors & DEI Leaders – Advocating and Leading for Impact” - Panel Moderator: Jayzen Patria - Speakers: April Love (she/her), Vice President, Chief Inclusion Officer, Sysco Corporation; Tiffanie McDonald (she/her), Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Hess Corporation; Aaron Slessinger (he/him), Director - Personal Systems Displays & Docks / Executive Sponsor, PRIDE Business Resource Group, HP, Inc.
  • 10:30 am - Plenary Session: Think Like A CEO!™ How to Transform Your ERG from a Club to a Driver of Business Results, Speaker: Jayzen Patria (he/him)
  • Noon - Lunch, Networking & Awards Presentation - Awards: B/ERG Executive Sponsor Impact Award, Rising Star B/ERG Award, B/ERG Outstanding Leadership Award
  • 1 pm - Breakout Session: “Cross Collaboration & Best Practices”, Facilitator: Jayzen Patria
  • 2:45 pm - Breakout Session:  “Embracing DEI – Where We Go from Here”, Facilitator: Ryan Wilson (he/him)
  • 4 pm - Wrap Up and Closing Announcements
  • 4:30 pm - Networking Reception & Chamber Non-Profit Showcase



REGISTRATION RATES: A virtual attendance option will be available but in-person attendance is strongly encouraged. Note: virtual option available from 9am to noon only.

  • $20 early bird (virtual) - ends August 30th at midnight
  • $55 early bird (in-person) - ends August 30th at midnight
  • $25 member rate (virtual)
  • $75 member rate (in-person)

This event will fill up quickly!  Register today to reserve your spot. If you have multiple registrations from one company and would like to be invoiced, please email info@houstonlgbtchamber.com. 


WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

Attendance is open to any employee from a company that is a current Impact Partner with the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. B/ERG leaders, DEI professionals, and others working on LGBTQ+ inclusion within their companies are strongly encouraged to attend. Not an Impact Partner and want to learn more? Click here to find out how your company can get engaged as a Chamber Impact Partner.

ABOUT THE LGBTQ+ WORKPLACE ALLIANCE

The LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance was developed exclusively for Chamber Impact Partners to facilitate engagement and learning between LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders and others who are a part of their companies' diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives. Learn more here.


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Leader Sponsor


SPONSOR THE SUMMIT

Unique sponsorship opportunity!  Sponsorship opportunities available for the LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Summit. Sponsoring this day-long event provides your company with an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to professional development for your B/ERG leaders and your commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts within your company and across the region. 

Various sponsorship levels are available for this unique event in the Houston region. For questions about sponsorship opportunities, contact Ryan Wilson, Director of Corporate Relations for more information.

Your sponsorship supports the Chamber’s mission and work and enables us to bring these unique learning opportunities to our partner. Thank you for your support.




By registering and/or attending a Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce program or event, you agree to Chamber's Terms of Use & Policies.

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