Advancing Supplier Diversity in Higher Education An intimate conversation with our panel of procurement and sourcing professionals as they share how their supplier diversity programs are linked to their organizations’ commitment to foster a diverse and inclusive university community. They will also discuss why it’s important when measuring impact to move beyond only tracking diverse spend but driving community and business development as outcomes

Key practices for driving organizational change from a “cultural add” perspective • Becoming a leader in Diversity and Inclusion is not easy, but it’s well-worth the investment to begin. This session is designed to introduce you to best practices for enhancing your organizational culture. Topics of discussion will include: o Policies and practices o Leadership and employee support and engagement o Partnership opportunities and others

Inclusion in the Workplace: The Benefits of Inclusive Culture and How to Realize Them Inclusionary Workplaces are generally more successful than workplaces that are not. They have better economic outcomes, attract and retain more talent, and enjoy greater consumer sentiment. In this session, we will investigate some of the details of the Dayton area’s business climate, illustrate some of the details behind those benefits, why they occur, and how companies of any size can pursue inclusion in their workplace. In addition, we’ll have an open conversation with participants to learn more and share what else Dayton’s companies are doing or what they need

How to Build a Fire for Supplier Diversity: Starting a supplier diversity program Topics covered include: o Why a program is important o Laying the groundwork o Making the program sustainable o Success Measures