The best business decisions are informed by a multitude of perspectives.
Sparking Success
Sparking Success, our diversity, equity and inclusion conference, is designed to provide a forum for awareness, dialogue and skill-building around issues of diversity and inclusion as it relates to the business world.
Sparking Success: The Intersection of Business and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Location and Timing
Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
9:15 am – 4:00 pm, with reception to follow
McNair Hall, Rice University
At Rice Business, we endeavor to create a rich learning environment that considers and appreciates a multitude of perspectives that lead to enhanced decision-making. We consider this mindset a critical leadership skill in today’s increasingly global and inclusive workplace.
Sparking Success, our diversity conference, is designed to provide a forum for awareness, dialogue and skill-building around issues of diversity and inclusion as it relates to the business world.
If interested in sponsorship, please contact Lina Y. Bell at 713-348-4731.
Sponsors
*All events in Shell Auditorium – McNair Hall unless otherwise indicated.
Agenda
Time | Description | |
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9:15 am | Registration | |
9:45 – 10:00 am | Welcome
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10:00 – 10:55 am |
Keynote Presentation - Fireside Chat featuring:
Introduction: Anthony Sanchez Rodriguez Lee, MBA Candidate ‘24 |
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11:00 – 11:55 am |
Corporate Insider PerspectivesPanelists:
Moderator: Jessica Campbell, Director, Corporate and Employer Relations, Career Development Office, Rice Business Introduction: Hari Sundaram, Rice MBA Candidate ‘24 |
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12:00 – 12:45 pm | Lunch | AFC – Room 115 |
1:00 – 1:45 pm |
Deciphering AI: From Inherent Biases to Ethical Implementations
Moderator: Michael Sklar, Tech Entrepreneur & Lecturer, Rice Business Introduction: Aquib Yacoob, MBA Candidate ‘24 |
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Afternoon Breakout Sessions | ||
2:00 – 2:55 pm |
The Inclusion Imperative: Strategies for Today’s Leader
Introduction: Chinenye Ozougwu, Rice MBA Candidate ‘23 |
Room 312 |
A.C.T. Now to Overcome Imposter Anxiety
Introduction: Amy Tanguay, Rice MBA Candidate ‘24 |
AFC – Room 115 | |
Disability as a Diversity Issue
Introduction: Timidi Amaso, Rice MBA Candidate ‘24 |
Room 314 | |
3:00 – 3:55 pm |
Level Up Your Inclusion Acumen
Introduction: Xavaier Oliphant, MBA Candidate ‘24 |
Room 312 |
From Memes to Meetings: Navigating Intergenerational Workplace Dynamics
Introduction: Naya Ekwunife, Rice MBA Candidate ‘24 |
Room 314 | |
DEI Advocacy Alumni Panel – Curiosity, Engagement, Risk?
Moderator: Sunita Dharani ’22 Associate Director, Marketing and Communication, Executive Education, Rice Business Introduction: Adrienne Miller, Rice MBA Candidate ‘24 |
AFC – Room 115 | |
4:00 – 5:00 pm |
Networking Reception |
Gibbs Convocation Hall – 2nd floor |
Speakers
Past Conferences
Please explore the agendas from past conferences.