The Data Platform Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Group is looking for sessions for the year 2024.

Join us in our ongoing mission to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Data Platform community by becoming a featured speaker in our monthly sessions. We're seeking passionate individuals who can share their expertise, insights, and experiences to inspire positive change.

Are you a thought leader in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion? Do you have a compelling story or practical strategies to share with our community? This is your opportunity to contribute to our monthly sessions, where we explore various facets of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech world.

Our monthly sessions provide a platform for speakers from diverse backgrounds to engage with a committed and eager audience. Whether you can discuss inclusive workplace culture, strategies for diverse talent retention in tech, or your personal experiences, we want to hear from you!

Submit your proposal to be a speaker in our upcoming monthly sessions and help us drive continuous improvement in the tech industry's approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Together, we can foster a culture that values and embraces diversity at its core.

The dates we have available for presenting this year are:

• Apr 8
  
• May 14
• Jun 11
• Jul 9
• Aug 13
• Sep 10
• Oct 8
• Nov 5
• Dec 10

We will meet at noon EST.

Examples of topics but are not limited include:

1. Inclusive Hiring Practices
2. Empowering Underrepresented Voices
3. Diversity in Tech Leadership
4. Women in Tech
5. LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Tech
6. Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Tech
7. Neurodiversity in the Tech Workplace
8. Accessibility in Technology
9. Allyship in the Tech Industry
10. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
11. Intersectionality in Tech
12. Building Diverse Tech Communities
13. Inclusive Tech Education
14. Promoting Mental Health in Tech
15. Retaining and Advancing Diverse Talent
16. Inclusive Product Design
17. Tech for Social Impact
18. Addressing Bias in AI and Algorithms
19. Supporting Parental Leave and Work-Life Balance
20. Overcoming Barriers for Individuals with Disabilities in Tech

Speakers feel free to suggest a topic and come up with your own not on this list as it relates to DEI or DEI in tech.