{"id":112,"date":"2024-09-27T16:33:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T16:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nationaldiversityweek.com\/2025\/?page_id=112"},"modified":"2024-09-27T22:52:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T22:52:59","slug":"schedule","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/nationaldiversityweek.com\/2025\/schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Schedule<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The National Diversity Week schedule is packed with dynamic sessions, interactive workshops, and impactful networking opportunities designed to foster growth, collaboration, and action in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Each day features a mix of keynote addresses from thought leaders, panels with industry experts, hands-on training, and vibrant networking events. From discussions on intersectional leadership to practical workshops on unconscious bias, this schedule offers a comprehensive look at how diversity can drive innovation and success across industries. 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