Bethesda Emerging Leaders
Professional Development Series
Professional Development Series
Thursday, October 28, 2021
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET
Virtual Format - Zoom for Government
Registration Fees
AFCEA Member:
Standard: $25
AFCEA Non-Member:
Standard: $30
Government/Military*:
Complimentary
*Reserved for current government and active duty military – excludes government contractors.
This event is not open to the press.
AFCEA Bethesda Emerging Leaders ProDev:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
The 2021 DEI&A ProDev event features an opportunity to hear prominent government and industry leaders discuss the successes and challenges surrounding creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible federal workforce.
There will be two panels each focusing on different critical DEI&A facets. The first “Diversity of Thought” panel will discuss the importance of building a team of diverse thinkers and the impact of a cognitive and neurodiverse workforce. The second “Expanding Diversity” panel will focus on best practices to build a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture.
AGENDA
| Thursday, October 28, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5:30 PM - 5:40 PM | Opening Remarks | Jennifer Dougherty, Emerging Leaders President & Maddy Leto, Emerging Leaders Pro Dev Chair |
| 5:40 PM - 6:20 PM | Diversity of Thought – Driving Innovation With a Cognitively Diverse Workforce | |
| 6:20 PM - 7:00 PM | Expanding Diversity – Building a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce | |
| 7:00 PM - 7:25 PM | Panelist Q&A | |
| 7:25 PM - 7:30 PM | Closing Remarks | Addison Foudray Emerging Leaders, VP of Programs |