February 18 - 20, 2015
Atlanta, Georgia
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Find out how creating diversity within your organization and among your suppliers can help achieve your business goals. The ISM Annual Supply Chain Diversity Summit features prominent speakers from different backgrounds and perspectives who will share valuable insights about how to make your organization more successful. Join us for a full schedule of featured speakers, highly-interactive roundtables and extensive networking.
Agenda
Day 1:
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:00 - 8:20 a.m.
Cheryl D'Cruz Young, Managing Director | DiversifiedSearch
Nothing But a Dream and Tenacity
8:20 - 9:30 a.m.
Derreck Kayongo, Founder | Global Soap Project
Derreck Kayongo, a former refugee from Uganda, was named Top 10 CNN Hero of 2011. Kayongo founded the Global Soap Project, a non-profit organization that recycles partially used hotel soap, reprocesses it into new soap, then ships it to refugee camps, where it is an unaffordable luxury for most. He hopes to help diminish global poverty and disease through the innovation, entrepreneurship and passion for his organization. Join Kayongo as he shares his insight and learn the valuable lessons he discovered along his journey.
Future Outlook on the Diverse Workforce
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Monica S. Villalobos, Vice President | Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
This discussion will provide an insightful look into the future of the U.S. workforce. This talk (inspired by the TED Talk format) will be followed by a roundtable discussion around talent gap, skill gaps, knowledge transfer and succession planning.
A New Generation of U.S. Veterans
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kevin Preston, Director of Veterans Initiatives | The Walt Disney Company
In this session, you will learn about the economic challenges veterans and their families are facing in the U.S. and their growing role within the economy. This session will discuss why corporations like Disney are dedicated to creating job opportunities for U.S. military veterans and their spouses through personalized employment training and corporate engagement.
Workplace Expectations from Two Perspectives
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Grayson Mitchell, Supply Chain RAM Brand Order Management | Chrysler Group, LLC
Shelley Stewart Jr., CPSM, Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer | Dupont
In this presentation, speakers with very different backgrounds will allow you to experience two unique perspectives regarding the differences and similarities in workplace expectations.
Case Competition: Addressing Supply Management and Business Issues
2:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Teams with a maximum of five students from invited colleges will have the opportunity to develop analytical and reasoning skills in a professional setting, much like they will face in the business world, with cases provided by A.T. Kearney.
Executive Roundtable Networking
4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
An annual favorite, this session gives you the opportunity to interact and engage with senior supply leaders. The session is structured to give you a chance to meet and interact in groups with a selection of executives of your choosing. The session is placed at the end of the day to jump start ongoing discussions and networking during the evening's reception and dinner.
Reception
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Day 2:
Welcome and Case Winner Announcements
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Shelley Stewart Jr., CPSM, Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer | Dupont
What Does it Take to be a Supply Chain Executive?
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Val Palange, Vice President, Global Packaging Procurement and Chief Procurement Officer | Johnson & Johnson
Quentin Roach, Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Vice President | Global Supplier Management Group
Do you have what it takes to be a Supply Chain Executive? Whether you are male or female, you will want to hear from two distinct perspectives and lessons learned on the road to successes.
Speed Networking and Beyond
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
This new speed networking session is new and fresh approach to help you build new contacts in an efficient manner. During this session, each participant will be given five minutes to meet one-on-one, and then rotate. This session is a great opportunity to get to know attendees who you wouldn't normally get to meet.
Breakout Session
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Topic 1: Influence
Breakout Session
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Topic 2: Empowering Leadership Stories
Economic Impact of Supplier Diversity on Minority Business Enterprises
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Joset Wright-Lacy, President | National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Joset Wright-Lacy is president of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc., a corporate membership organization that promotes minority business development, specifically advancing business opportunities for Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American suppliers. Learn how NMSDC aims to build Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) capacity and capabilities through their programs and education, and create MBE-to-MBE partnerships to meet the needs of their corporate members.
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