Bloom Inclusion Conference | 2020 ConCourse
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Our purpose:

Bloom Inclusion 2020


The ConCourse Model

November 9- December 9

2020 FOCUS: PANDEMIC. PROTEST. PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS. CORPORATE RESPONSE.

We want you to ENGAGE in the same intimate and impactful experience virtually…. But a virtual conference model does not meet our standard.

Experience a 30 Day ON-DEMAND content rich Bloom Inclusion Course with features of a LIVE conference!

 
 
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Cross Industry Interviews

Our distinguished guests dismiss the scarcity mindset and look towards creating inventive and inclusive environments for everyone. Learn about their individual growth, challenges, and how they consistently take leaps to foster inclusive workplaces and communities. More about our 2020 guests.

Pictured: Chief Catrina Thompson: Winston-Salem Police Department and Jeanne Tetrow: President, NC Center for Non Profits

 

2020 Special Guests & Presenters


 

SPECIAL GUEST INTERVIEWS

Journeying from a Two-Time National Women’s Football Champion to a NFL Coach: Jennifer King 

Arts Councils as a Driver of Inclusion & Access: Laura Way

Pivoting & Growing a Social Justice Organization During a Pandemic: Ivan Canada

Proactive Pipeline Programs Driving Inclusion in Banking: Scott Baker

Policy Change, Police and Partnerships: Chief Brian James

Inclusive Measures for Justice: Chief Catrina Thompson

National & Local Education Policy Reform: Mildred Otero

Art: A Tool for Healing & Justice: Gina Elizabeth Franco

 

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

Elevating and Valuing Black Employees in the Nonprofit Sector: Salima Thomas

The New IQ: Activating Inclusive Intelligence in a Complex, Changing World: Eric Polite 

Inclusion:  Legal Issues and Opportunities in our COVID World: Natalie Sanders 

Anchored Vision & Open Doors: Leading towards equitable vision with a diverse staff, Board & community: Anne Von Essen

Creating an Organizational Culture that Values Racial Inclusion: Jada Monica Drew

Volunteers during Crisis generate Growth!: Carley Walker Swaim 

Why Diversity Training Doesn’t Work & What To Do Instead: Odell Bizell

Finding the Agreement: What Practices Unite us in Times of Division: Wesley J. Morris

Community Change: Collaborative Approach to Equitable Long Term Solutions in Housing & Health: Josie Williams 

 

 

The ConCourse Model

November 9- December 9

This setting is designed to build stronger partnerships and challenge leaders to actively pair innovation and inclusion. You will grow key inclusion leadership skills, learn industry best practices, role-play difficult scenarios, and begin to improve your company policies through assessment.

The ConCourse includes professional video interviews with cross-industry professionals, virtual networking opportunities, and practical presentations from speakers.

 

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Companies from the southeast

We target a cross-section of industry leaders from tech, health care, apparel, manufacturing, health care, government, higher education, banking, non-profit, foundations, and more.

 

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innovation stations

Each station is designed to build on the skills, awareness, language, and attitudes necessary to enhance each participant’s understanding and competence in leadership, inclusion, and creativity.

 
 

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bloom mobile app interactions

Speaker bios, articles, videos, podcasts, and participant information is accessible on the Bloom Mobile Application.

 
 

Our Participants Are..

 

ENERGETIC

SERVANT LEADERS

DECISION-MAKERS

INNOVATORS

 
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participant feedback

Great insights from the speakers and a desire to learn more.

 

 
 

Innovation & Solutions

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on model of learning and experimenting with potential solutions for your organization’s inclusion issues.  High-impact presenters share best practices, challenges, and methods to connect innovation and inclusion. Bring your ideas, and come prepared to test potential solutions.

 

What is Bloom? watch and learn.

Bloom: Innovative Solutions for Inclusion is unique to the field of inclusion and innovation. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel & learn why this conference is so popular.

Volunteer opportunities

Join an energetic team of volunteers, sharpen your professional skills in inclusion, network, and have a great time.

register for bloom 2020

Registration opens June 15, 2020. Ask about the Collaborator and Connection options for your employees.