
About this Event
24th Annual DLA CONFERENCE
The Words May Change, the Work Continues
October 30-31, 2025
Thursday, October 30th (Virtual)
Friday, October 31st (In-person SRP Pera Club)
As the world changes, so must the imperative conversations around equity, fairness, agency, cultural humility, and community. Join Diversity Leadership Alliance for our 2025 Education Conference, βThe Words May Change, the Work Continues,β where we strive to create a more resilient, connected community where everyone has a voice and every voice is represented. Our 24th annual Conference is a powerful gathering of thought leaders, advocates, educators, community leaders, students, and everyday change-makers committed to equity, inclusion, and workplace agency. This yearβs theme invites us to reflect on the ever-changing ways we speak about equity and belonging and develop a new framework to address inclusion in the workplace.
Over the course of this 2-day dynamic conference, DLA participants will engage with leading voices and emerging leaders through interactive panels, thought-provoking keynotes, hands-on workshops, and healing spaces. Together, weβll explore how to adapt our strategies without compromising our purpose, build coalitions across lines of difference, and sustain the momentum for change in the face of fatigue and resistance.
For the most up to date information on the conference visit:
https://www.diversityleadershipalliance.org/conference/
Agenda
π: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Opening Session
π: 08:45 AM - 10:00 AM
WORKSHOP #1
π: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
WORKSHOP #2
π: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch break
Info: Sponsor Comments
Youth Speaker β 2025 Scholarship winner
π: 12:45 PM - 02:00 PM
WORKSHOP #3
π: 02:15 PM - 03:30 PM
WORKSHOP #4
π: 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Closing Session
Info: Journaling β’ Meditation/Wellness 3:30 pm β 5:00 pm
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
PERA, 1 East Continental Drive, Tempe, United States
USD 81.88 to USD 135.23