Mark your Calendar! SB’26 will take place June 8-10 at the Town & Country Resort in San Diego

WORKSHOP
TRACK: GOVERNANCE AND METRICS FOR ROI AND IMPACT

Unlocking the value of diversity for people, business, and brand

Diversity more than a moral imperative—it’s a strategic advantage. In today’s rapidly-shifting cultural and business landscape, companies that embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are better positioned to innovate, connect with customers, and future-proof their brands. This session will explore the importance for organizations to reflect the communities they serve and unlock new value across people, business, and brand. Through data-driven insights, real-world examples, and the lived experience of diverse leaders, understand the many ways in which diversity drives performance, fuels creativity, and strengthens brand relevance in a complex global marketplace.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Understand how DEIB contributes to innovation, resilience, and long-term business success.
  2. Learn how leading brands are building inclusive cultures that reflect and resonate with their diverse consumer base.
  3. Explore strategies for making the business case for integrating DEIB into corporate governance, marketing, and sustainability initiatives to create lasting impact.
Moderator
Senior Industry Relations and Partnerships Director
Beneficial State Foundation
Beneficial State Foundation
Featured Speakers
Founder, Browngirl Green and Co-Founder Green Jobs Board
Brown Girl Green
Brown Girl Green
Head of Sustainability Development
Aquent
Aquent
Dean of Students, Assistant Director of the Graduate Programs in Sustainability
Bard MBA in Sustainability
Bard MBA in Sustainability
Monday 13th October
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Town & Country Ballroom A

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