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2023 DEI Symposium
Thursday, June 1, 2023 (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) (EDT)
Description
The BNP is excited to announce that the 2023 DEI Symposium will be held on Thursday, June 1st. This unique event delivers the ongoing learning necessary in the DEI realm in an easily digestible half day format that is filled with inspirational discussions and non-stop knowledge. This 6th Annual event is an exclusive opportunity to learn from the industry’s best.
The BNP is delighted to welcome Sandra Quince as the Keynote for the DEI Symposium. As CEO to Paradigm for Parity, Bank of America Leader on Loan, Sandra’s unique background provides that rare combination of a leader who can speak about diverse recruitment and retention strategies in both the private sector and the non-profit world.
Sandra will share her insights and tips for recruiting diverse talent and creating an inclusive environment in which all employees can be their authentic selves.
AGENDA
8:30 AM - Welcome
8:45 – 9:45 AM - Keynote Address/Q&A Sandra Quince/Dottie Gallagher
9:45 -10:00 AM - Break
10:00 -11:00 AM - Micro Learning Sessions Track A
11:00 - 11:15 AM - Break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - Micro Learning Sessions Track B
12:15 - 12:30 PM - The Final Fifteen: Insights & Actions
For SHRM HR professionals, this series is valid for a total of 3 PDC for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. 1 credit per session
Buffalo Niagara Partnership is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
Event recordings for all BNP events will now be exclusively available on the Member Portal. Please contact our Member Services Team for assistance - memberservices@thepartnership.org.
$59 Individual Ticket I Non-members $139
$179 Corporate Symposium Pass
Non-Members $399
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Signature Events:
SHRM Credits
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership has officially been named an authorized Recertification Provider by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). With this certification, participants in our qualified educational trainings and other HR-related programming will now have the opportunity to receive Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
Learn more here
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2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Beth Sullivan, Panelist
The BNP is pleased to welcome Beth Sullivan, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, as a panelist for the 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.
2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Mauricio C. Diaz, Speaker
The BNP is pleased to welcome Mauricio C. Diaz, Program Director, Buffalo Procurement Initiative as a Speaker at our 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.
2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Barbara Strother, Panelist
The BNP is pleased to welcome Barbara Strother, Corporate Recruiting Manager, Aleron, as a panelist at our 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.