AGENDA
HERE’S A LOOK AT THE 2025 AGENDA. STAY TUNED FOR THE 2026 AGENDA!
*Subject to Change
TUESDAY, APRIL 29 - MEMBERS ONLY DAY
8:30am – 5:30pm
CONFERENCE BADGE CHECK-IN
9:00am – 10:00am
MENTORSHIP 2025-2026 ORIENTATION
(INVITE ONLY)
10:15am – 10:45am
PITCH COMPETITION REHEARSAL
(INVITE ONLY)
11:00am – 1:00pm
SPIRAL SESSION
12:00pm – 4:00pm
COFFEE LOUNGE OPEN
(SPONSORS ONLY)
1:00pm – 3:00pm
INFORMAL MEETUP – 1st TIME ATTENDEES
1:30pm – 2:30pm
ELEVATE! PROGRAM
(INVITE ONLY)
3:30pm – 5:00pm
MENTORSHIP PITCH COMPETITION
5:30pm – 7:00pm
MEMBERS ONLY WELCOME RECEPTION
(Cash Bar and Appetizers)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 - CONFERENCE DAY 1
8:00am – 4:30pm
CONFERENCE BADGE CHECK-IN
8:00am – 5:00pm
COFFEE LOUNGE OPEN
(SPONSORS ONLY)
8:00am – 9:00am
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
9:00am – 9:15am
WELCOME & LEADERSHIP REMARKS
9:15am – 10:00am
THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF DEI
10:00am – 10:30am
SUCCESS STORIES
10:30am – 10:45am
MEMBERSHIP PITCH COMPETITION
(Winners Announced)
10:45am – 11:00am
BREAK
11:00am – 11:20am
PROGRAM UPDATES
11:20am – 12:30pm
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
12:30pm – 1:30pm
BUFFET LUNCH
1:30pm – 1:45pm
BREAK
1:45pm – 2:45pm
Breakout 1: Strengthening Value, Excellence & Competitive Edge in The Global Supply Chain
2:45pm – 3:00pm
BREAK
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Breakout 2: Future-Proofing Supplier Inclusion: Strategy, Compliance & Business Impact
4:00pm – 6:00pm
NETWORKING BREAK
6:00pm – 9:00pm
EVENING DINNER RECEPTION
THURSDAY, MAY 1 - CONFERENCE DAY 2
8:00am – 9:30am
CONFERENCE BADGE CHECK-IN
8:15am – 9:00am
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
8:30am – 12:00pm
COFFEE LOUNGE OPEN
(SPONSORS ONLY)
9:00am – 9:10am
DAY 2 KICK-OFF
9:10am – 10:00am
EIGHT THAT INNOVATE
10:00am – 10:15am
DA4S BOD PRESIDENT REMARKS
10:15am – 10:30am
EIGHT THAT INNOVATE –
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
10:30am – 10:45am
BREAK
10:45am – 12:15pm
ROUNDTABLES
12:15pm
END PROGRAM
CONFLICTING EVENTS DURING CONFERENCE PUBLISHED SCHEDULE
All attendees and sponsors agree not to extend invitations, call meetings, host hospitality events/dinners, or otherwise encourage the absence of industry professionals and registered conference attendees from the scheduled conference sessions, breakout workshops and evening dinner receptions, collectively known as “all Conference activities.” Please contact dee@diversityallianceforscience.com for additional guidance on private functions.
