Our groundbreaking summit focuses on the importance of LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion to attract and retain top talent to your organization. Panel discussions cover economic development, tourist and new business attraction, our yearly marketing report and our up to the moment report on the State of LGBTQ+ as we work to create a sustainable future for all Arizonans.

Join us for our 2024 Sessions which include:

Active Allies 

Presented by Katee VanHorn, Chief People Officer, WebPros

In this interactive session, participants will learn their role in being an Ally, including being someone who is willing to take action, safely. 

Attendees will learn:

• Specific examples of when an ally is needed and let you decide how you will respond in the moment.

• How to best support folks from marginalized groups.

• What being an ally really means.

The Business Case for DEI: Panel Discussion

Moderated by Angela Hughey, Co-founder & President, ONE Community

Panelists: - Essen Otu, Senior Manager Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, SRP - Nona Lee, Founder & CEO, Truth DEI Consulting  - Terry Simpson, VP Human Resources, OneAZ Credit Union

In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become synonymous with good business practices. But as the political and cultural landscape has begun to change the conversation, some find it to be too much, while for others it’s not enough, and everything in between. Join us as we dive into the political and reputational challenges we face and why standing up for DEI initiatives continues to be the right thing to do not only for building stronger communities, but stronger businesses.

The Path Forward for an Inclusive Arizona  

Presented by Angela Hughey, Co- Founder & President, ONE Community & Michael Soto, Chief Advocacy Officer, ONE Community

• Our presenters will discuss the roadmap to an inclusive Arizona. They will provide an in-depth analysis of the Equality and Fairness for All Arizonans Act, along with side-by-side comparisons to similar legislation, demonstrating the broad appeal and viability of Equality and Fairness for All Arizonans as the path forward to equal protections in Arizona.

Socially Responsible Business Advocacy Panel

Moderated by: Neil Giuliano, Greater Phoenix Leadership

Panelists: - Chad Wolver, Chief Financial Officer at Adobe Population Health - Kimber Lanning, Founder and CEO, Local First Arizona - Steven Zylstra, President & CEO, Arizona Technology Council - Kim Sabow, President & CEO, Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association

What does it mean for a business to practice “social responsibility” - and why is it important in 2024? Join our Socially Responsible Business Advocacy panel to learn why and how businesses choose to promote positive social change and/or speak out against harmful policies. Our panelists will discuss how their organizations approach social responsibility, why it works for them, and the intersection of good business practice and social change.

Lunch and networking time is included. 

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