DEI Empowerment Conference
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Empowerment Conference is a unique learning opportunity designed by and for Washington state employees.
The goal of the conference is to foster a culture, systems, and practices that prioritize inclusion and belonging in our state workforce. Sessions highlight lived experience and ideas for creating inclusive Washington communities and workplaces.
Save the date! The DEI Empowerment Conference will be held June 4, 5, 11, & 12 in 2025. The theme for the conference will be announced soon.
Presenters have the opportunity to share their expertise and impact the future of DEI in Washington State. Do you have a topic you would like to present for the 2025 DEI Empowerment Conference?
The presentation proposal form will be live Thursday, November 14th. Proposals will be accepted from November 14, 2024, until January 14, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Please familiarize yourself with the steps presenters need to follow after they have been selected. This will help you understand the time commitment required for this work and help you develop your fee. The presenter guide walks you through the timeline and the steps.
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Presenter guide (coming soon)
Would you like to sponsor the 2025 DEI Empowerment Conference? We are accepting time and resource sponsorship with in-kind services.
Please send an email for more information about becoming an in-kind sponsor.
We’re still finalizing the full conference schedule, but here are some key dates to keep in mind:
May 1, 2025 – Attendee registration begins
June 4, 2025 – Opening day
September 1, 2025 – Conference recording playback will be disabled
