11 DEI Events To Look Out for In 2022

Diversity Reboot: Amplifying Black Excellence

• What: The theme of this year’s conference is addressing how to best support Black leaders, such that the economic challenges Black people have endured (for example Black women having higher unemployment rates) during the pandemic do not replicate themselves moving forward. This conference is a 4-day
• Where: Online
• When: Feb 7–10, 2021
• Cost: Free

Register here

From Day One: Beyond Diversity: Bringing Substance to Inclusion and Belonging

• What: This forum considers how companies can follow through on their diversity hiring pledges and commitments. Additionally, it aims to explore how companies can help employees feel a sense of belonging, and why this may be beneficial for companies. Attendance is mainly by application.
• When: Feb 16, 2022
• Where: online
• Cost: early bird: $49, advance purchase, $99, general admission: $149

Register or apply here

Forum on Workplace Inclusion: Solving for X: Tackling Inequities in a World of Unknowns

• What: This year’s conference addresses ways we can continue to tackle systemic inequities in a world that is constantly in flux and to do this in an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable manner.
• Where: online
• When: April 5–7, 2022
• Cost: Early bird rate: $900, standard rate: $1,000 (with a discount rate for small businesses, non-profits, and groups)

Register here

Hue Tech Summit

• What: This summit is designed to empower women of color in tech, that aims to help them elevate their careers in the industry. This year’s conference highlights women who are making major contributions behind the scenes, and women who are breaking barriers within the industry.
• When: May 6, 2022
• Where: online
• Cost: To be confirmed

Register here

Lesbians Who Tech: #PrideSummit

• What: This conference gathers thousands of queer women and allies across the tech industry, to help them connect with and learn from one another, and to raise awareness of their work in the industry.
• When: June 6–10, 2022
• Where: online
• Cost: Free — $399 (free options available by application)

Register here

Human Capital Institute: Inclusive Diversity Recruitment: Hiring with Equity

• What: Learn more about inclusive hiring, including how to implement equitable practices, how to address bias in selection, and how to attract a more diverse set of applicants to your job postings.
• When: July 20, 2022
• Where: online
• Cost: $195 — $1,895

Register here

Human Capital Institute: Creating a Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• What: This conference will teach you how to further your DEI commitment. You’ll learn how to build a common language for your team, through which you can understand DEI, as well as how to set and communicate a clear vision for DEI practices.
• When: September 21, 2022
• Where: online
• Cost: $195 — $1,895 (depending on the number of events you wish to attend)

Register here

Lever: Neurodiversity by Universal Design

• What: The webinar discusses how we can make our hiring processes more inclusive of neurodivergent hires, as well as the advantages of hiring with neurodiversity in mind. This webinar is a joint effort between lever and Ultranauts Inc. a leader in neurodiversity inclusivity.
• When: on demand!
• Where: online
• Cost: free

Access the webinar here

Inclusive Design 24 (#id24)

• What: A 24-hour global event, that celebrates and explores inclusive design. Join to learn and share your own ideas and knowledge about inclusive design. You can find recordings from previous Inclusive Design events here.
• When: September 22, 20222
• Where: online
• Cost: free

Learn more here

Diversity Abroad — Global Inclusion

• What: Diversity Abroad hosts an annual conference focused on diversity, ewuity, and inclusion in education and cultural exchange. The forum will offer opportunities to learn about career advancement and belonging. education abroad, and global engagement. The aim is to move us toward a sustainable and equitable future.
• When: October 2–7, 2022
• Where: San Francisco, CA
• Cost: to be confirmed

Learn more here

/Dev/color IN MOTION

• What: An opportunity to connect and collaborate with a global network of Black software engineers, techies, and industry leaders. /Dev/color IN MOTION was founded by a former Pinterest engineer who is on a mission to create a network for Black software engineers, coders, and DEI specialists.
• When: 2022 dates, to be confirmed
• Where: online
• Cost: usually prices range from $50–$250