2023 PrideLife Business Summit
Hosted by Harmony: NC LGBT+ Allied Chamber of Commerce
6
OCT
2023
Business SUMMIT: 9 Am-4 pm
Location
The Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury St., Raleigh NC 27601
About the Business Summit
The B2B PrideLife Business Summit is a one-day event focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the business landscape. The Summit aims to bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and professionals from various backgrounds to foster meaningful conversations, share insights, and build connections that drive DEI excellence in the corporate world.
Additionally, the Summit features a vendor showcase to help connect corporate buyers with certified LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs) and small businesses from across North Carolina, building new relationships and driving business growth for small and minority-owned businesses.
The PrideLife Business Summit is the premier platform for exchanging ideas, forging partnerships, and inspiring change!
Who Should Attend?
- Business leaders committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces
- LGBT+ entrepreneurs and business owners seeking growth and collaboration opportunities
- Supplier diversity professionals looking to expand their network of diverse suppliers
- HR and DEI professionals dedicated to fostering inclusive work environments
- Professionals passionate about driving DEI initiatives in their organizations
Why Attend?
- Gain Insight: Learn from renowned industry experts and thought leaders who are driving meaningful change in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Network: Connect with a diverse range of professionals, including business leaders, LGBT+ entrepreneurs, and supplier diversity advocates, to expand your network and create valuable connections.
- Collaborate: Engage in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and breakout sessions to explore innovative strategies and best practices for implementing DEI initiatives in your organization.
- Opportunity: Discover new business prospects, potential partnerships, and supplier diversity opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Empowerment: Be inspired by success stories from trailblazers who have overcome challenges and championed diversity in their respective fields.
Agenda
Our speaker and panelist lineup of influential business leaders, prominent LGBT+ business owners, and renowned diversity advocates will share their personal stories, industry expertise, and strategies for creating inclusive workplaces. Learn from the best in the field and gain actionable insights to drive DEI initiatives within your organization.
We’ll release the full agenda closer to the date of the event; it features programming within the following tracks:
For organizations looking to develop and mentor their diversity supplier base, as well as entrepreneurs and start-ups seeking best practices in order to get ahead and compete both efficiently & effectively.
For organizations with DEI & ERG programs not yet established, in early-to-mid growth stages, or experiencing stagnancy and in need of inspiration. Learn from those involved in world-class programs who are reaching back to help pull your ideas and supportive measures forward.
For organizations with well-established DEI & ERG programs looking to increase engagement and organically incorporate DEI into their workplace culture, including in their learning and development programs.
From how to better support trans individuals transitioning in a corporate environment, to actionable ways to meaningfully support LGBT+ employees and the LGBT+ community in a divisive climate—without alienating stakeholders and clients—this track is for those seeking to grow in their awareness and understanding of real-time LGBT+ issues.
Get Engaged
Here are some key ways you and/or your organization can get engaged in supporting this day of inspiration and collaboration:
Join us as a sponsor to showcase your organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Gain visibility, connect with influential leaders, and contribute to the advancement of DEI in the business world. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.
Sign up today to secure your sponsorship slot.
Participate as an exhibitor and showcase your products and/or services to those who actively embrace and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Connect with a diverse audience of professionals, business leaders, and potential clients.
Reserve your exhibitor booth today to maximize your exposure and make valuable connections.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of a transformative event. Join influential business leaders, LGBT+ business owners, diversity suppliers, and professionals for a day filled with inspiring talks, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities.
Reserve your spot now to secure your place at the 2023 PrideLife Business Summit. Limited seats are available, so register early to avoid disappointment!