The keynote speakers in this list feature thought leaders and influencers committed to the transformative power of belonging. Belonging is a critical part of anyone's DEI strategy to deepen inclusion and build authentic and high-performing workplaces. These speakers share profound insights and experiences that redefine the meaning of inclusivity and contribute to long-term success. They are at the forefront of driving conversations that celebrate unity, foster connection, and inspire a sense of belonging across industries and communities.
Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, ACLU
Expert in Leadership Development and Growth Mindset to Drive Corporate Cultural Change; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist; Emerging Leader Coach
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CEO, Founder, Best-Selling Author & Global Workplace Expert
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Motivational Speaker on DEI, Workplace Wellness, Leadership & Improving Education; Youth Empowerment, Family Enhancement, Anti-Bullying & Social Justice Activist; Known as "Mr. I'm Possible"
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Harvard Professor, Researcher, Positive Psychology Expert, Author of "The Happiness Advantage" & "Big Potential"
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Founder & CEO of Youth Equity Platform Chicago Beyond; Star of CNN's Documentary Series "Chicagoland"
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Managing Director of Uncommon Schools & Author of "Teach Like a Champion"
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Social Entrepreneur, Change Agent & Author of "Purposeful Hustle"; Advocate of Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace
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Leading Authority on 21st Century Teamwork, Collaboration, and Innovation; Award-Winning Management Thinker; Best-Selling Author of "Get Big Things Done"
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Chief Diversity Officer at Workday; Consultant and Advisor at RISEQUITY
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Bestselling Author; Women Empowerment, Mental Health & Working Parents Advocate; #1 Global Voice For Working Moms
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategist and Consultant; Trans Rights Activist
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Former Washington State Senator Focused on Environmental Justice
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Founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting; Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion Educator & Consultant
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Professor at NYU School of Law & Author; Director of the Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
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CEO of Beenova AI, Bestselling Author, Global D&I Expert; Artificial and Emotional Intelligence Thought Leader
Bestselling Author; Leadership Consultant; Workplace Wellness & Connectivity Expert; Co-Founder of LessLonely; Co-Author of Connectable
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Gender Non-Conforming Writer, Performance Artist, LGBTQ Rights Activist
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Diversity and Inclusion Speaker, Founder & CEO of Harden Consulting Group, LLC, & Author of The Allyship Challenge™
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CEO of Evidence Based Psychology & Author of "Emotional Agility"
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Anti-Racist Essayist, Author & Educator; Expert on White Privilege & Advocate for Belonging
Award-Winning Diversity & Inclusion Strategist and Consultant; Fosters Real Dialogue About Racial, Gender and Cultural Issues
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Co-Founder & CEO of CoveyLink Worldwide and Author of "The Speed of Trust"
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Founder of Comfort Cases & Foster Care Advocate
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Leadership Development, Mindset & DEI Consultant; Motivational Speaker; Bestselling Author of "Power Of One: Finding Hope In The Midst Of Struggle"
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Mindset Coach, Wilderness Liaison, Human Connection & Belonging Expert, Author of "The Little Book Of Greatness"
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Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence Expert
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Founder & Chief Brand Officer at Ladies Get Paid
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Anti-Bias, Antiracist, Pro-Human Mindset Advocate; Expert on Inclusion & Belonging; Education Consultant and Author of "Open Windows, Open Minds"
Principal of Effecting Creative Change in Organizations
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Diversity & Inclusion Expert, Author of "Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy, and Belonging across Differences" & "We Can't Talk About That at Work!"
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Non-Traditional Workforce & Neurodiversity Inclusion Advocate; Co-Founder of Rising Tide Car Wash
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Emotional Intelligence, Work-Life Balance, Productivity & Corporate Culture Consultant; Expert in Effective Virtual Presentations & Remote Work
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Transformative Speaker on Employee Engagement, Human Connection & Gratitude; Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of “Gratitude Through Hard Times” and “Gratitude and Pasta”
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Founder and CEO of Movement Vision Lab; Liberal Political Columnist, Commentator & Community Organizer
CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, Author, Leading Diversity & Inclusion Expert
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Neuroscience Speaker, Talent Development Expert, Co-Author of "Wild Success"
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Author, Motivational Speaker & Expert in Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Team Performance
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Teacher; Education & LGBTQ Advocate; Author of "I Have Something To Tell You"
Empathy, Communication & Inclusion Specialist, Award-Winning Speaker; Author of "Big Talk, Small Talk"
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Corporate Culture Curator, Executive Coach, and Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership Expert
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Inclusion, Learning & Development Specialist
Physician, Medical Correspondent, Health Equity Advocate & TEDx Speaker
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Workplace Belonging & Organizational Psychologist; Social Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, and Brain Expert
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Global Keynote & 2x TEDx Speaker, Author, Wellbeing Culture Strategist, CEO & Founder of Path for Life®, Inc.
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Head of UC Berkeley's Haas Institute for a Fair & Inclusive Society
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism Executive Expert
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Executive & Leadership Coach; People Strategy Consultant
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Founder of Diversity Woman Media; DEI Expert; Author & Publisher
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Neurodiversity Inclusion and Authentic Leadership Speaker, Rhodes Scholar, Elected Official
Leadership Development Speaker, Business Author, Expert on Building Trust & Connection to Boost Performance, Co-Founder of The Galvanizing Group
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Communications, ESG & CSR Executive; Non-Profit CEO; Impact Advisor; Board Member
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Founder & CEO of Rework Work
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Inclusion & Belonging Facilitator; DEI Thought Leader
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Best-Selling Author, Foster Care Activist, Founder & Executive Director of Somebody Step In
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CEO & Founder of Forshay; Thought Leader on the Future of Work
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Advocate; Lawyer and Author of "The Partner Track"
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Belonging & Wellness Expert, Domestic Abuse Survivor, Bestselling Author, Charity Founder, Physician-In-Training, Economist, Top 100 Most Powerful Women Canada
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Transformational Leadership, Organizational Resilience & Human Resources Expert; DEI Scholar, Practitioner, Storyteller
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Human Behavior Expert; Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker
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Senior Vice-President, Chief Diversity Officer at Dollar General
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Associate Professor of Education & Social Work and Co-Chair of the Rossier School of Education PhD Program at the University of Southern California
President, CEO of Culture+ & Softway; WSJ Best Selling Author of "Love As A Business Strategy"
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President of Democracy in Color & Founder of She the People
Founder & CEO of Ethintegrity, International Ethics & DEI Expert
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Human-First Leadership Advocate
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Award-Winning Writer, Broadcaster & Film Maker on Issues of Race and Equality, Co-host of "Enslaved" with Samuel L Jackson
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Workplace Belonging, Culture & Future of Work Expert; Bestselling Author of "Friendship in the Age of Loneliness"
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Creator of the DIBs Framework on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging; Inspirational HR Leader, Strategist, and Chief People Officer; Top 50 Women in Technology Recipient
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Critical Race Theorist; Gender Studies Scholar
Racial Equity Strategist, Founder of Concept Creative Group & TEDx Speaker
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Cultural Strategist, Inclusive Teaching Advocate, Author of "Do Your Lessons Love Your Students?" & Co-Principal of Studio Pathways
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Autism Advocate & Author of "The Friendship Formula"
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Belonging Researcher, Professor of Sociology & Director of the Center for Educational Excellence at the University of San Diego; Author of "College Belonging; 33 Simple Strategies for Faculty"
Documentary Filmmaker & Alopecia Awareness Advocate Known for "Bama Rush" and "Introducing, Selma Blair"
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Influencer & Founder of Cocoa by CeCe
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Advocate for Human Connection, Belonging & Positive Change; Environmental Activist; Moderator, Producer and Podcast Host
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Co-Author of "No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotion at Work"
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Culture Consultant on Inclusion & Belonging; Intercultural Creativity Keynote Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Podcast Host of "Create and Grow Rich"
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Equity & Belonging Advocate; Award-Winning Former Non-Profit CEO; Bestselling Author of "Singlehandedly: Learning to Unhide and Embrace Connection"
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Mindfulness Coach
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Award-Winning Poet' Displacement & Belonging Advocate; Author of "Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth"
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Award-Winning Journalist, Documentarian, New York Times Best-Selling Author of "The Perfect Storm" and "On Homecoming and Belonging"
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Culture Consultant on Belonging & Becoming; Ministry Innovation Fellow at Harvard Divinity School; Co-Founder of the UK Youth Climate Coalition
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Transformational Guide for Empowerment & Belonging; Author, Dancer & Yoga Instructor; Founder of The nOMad Collective
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