Diversity. Equity. Inclusion.
Business. Education. Community.
May 22-23, 2024 • Downtown South Bend
Bringing together worldwide Thought Leaders who want to work together to create a connected culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity in their organizations and communities
2024 Save the Date
About
the Thought Leadership Conference
Building a Connected Culture
Bringing together worldwide Thought Leaders who want to work together to create a connected culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity in their organizations and communities.
In 2016, the Thought Leadership Conference has grown from a small local event to a large, diverse, global one focused on creating inclusion among business, education, and community organizations. Under the auspices of the Intercultural Relations Institute, we provide additional tools and training to create deep and lasting organizational change and community impact.
Collaborate with thought leaders and strategize to attract and retain talent, advocate for youth, and provide services and meaningful value to community members.
Keynote Speaker
Valerie Jarrett
Senior Advisor to former President Barack Obama and CEO of the Obama Foundation
Featured
Speakers
Susan Elrod, Ph.D.
Indiana University South Bend
Kareemah Fowler
South Bend Schools
James Mueller, Ph.D.
City of South Bend
Melannie Denise Cunningham
Cunningham Network
Cynthia Simmons
City of South Bend
Greg Hildebrand
Marshall County Economic Development Corp.
Anthony England
Elkhart Community Schools
Antoine Ensley Sr. MBA, SPHR, CWDP
Procop Municipal Partners LLC: Good Hope Works
Juan-Carlos Alarcon
Michiana Community Chorus
Learn More About All of Our Speakers
Who Should Attend
School administrators, business leaders, teacher leaders, clergy, non-profit service groups, development authorities, and human resource professionals will be able to capture trends and apply strategies to grow professionally, motivate others, and contribute to building a connected culture by attending this conference.
Anyone who wants to collaborate across sectors to enact social change.
Industry Leaders
Teachers, Professors
Youth Leaders
Civic & Government Leaders
School Administrators
Executive Directors
Nonprofit Administrators
Clergy
American Sign Language services provided during General Sessions.
The ONLY Conference
Focused on Intercultural
Relations
We bring together businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits to network and collaborate on the most pressing topics facing organizations today.
Why attend?
Learn how to create a culture of inclusion and belonging
Generate ideas for how to build the infrastructure needed at your organization
Attract and retain top talent by cultivating an environment with a reputation for inclusion
Business. Education. Community.
Professional Learning Opportunities
The Thought Leadership Conferences offers a range of sessions that provide educators and professionals the opportunity to interact and learn from each other.
Panel Discussions
Networking
continuing the conversation
Start Building
Connected Culture
1. Register for the Conference
2. Network with other Thought Leaders
3. Develop Strategies for Your Organization
Register Online
Early Bird Pricing
February 15 - March 15Early Registration
March 16 - April 16Registration
April 17 - May 22Standard event tickets valued at $433.
Available at a discounted rate thanks to our Sponsors!
Parking Information
Conference Parking:
- The Century Center offers a parking lot (available until 8 pm) adjacent to the building, and the parking fee has been waived for conference attendees.
- 2-hour free parking is available on the street (after 5pm and on weekends there is no ticketing)
- 2-hour free parking is available in all city-owned parking garages (it is also free after 5 pm and on weekends)
- For additional information on parking in downtown South Bend, click here
Support the Conference
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors and Partners!
For more information, contact Tessa Sutton, Ph.D.
Intercultural Relations Institute – info@inclusive-excellence.com in collaboration with dedicated national and regional partners