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The Pittsburgh Business Diversity Conference & Job Fair, to be held September 12th, 2019 from 8am - 4pm at Rivers Casino will offer meaningful learning and networking opportunities for business owners, HR personnel, culture stakeholders and job seekers alike.
The conference will be focusing on how diversity drives economic and social growth in our region and women in
tech, plus:
● Several prominent industry keynote speakers
● Panel discussions and breakout sessions
● Professional networking opportunities
● Business expo and showcase
● Job fair and on site interviews
● Lunch is also included
The big WHY: Diversity equates to both social and economic growth. If our region isn't moving forward socially, it’s not moving forward economically. Pittsburgh is at a pivotal juncture where potential for business growth is exponential!
Diversity is paramount in being able to capitalize on these opportunities. Businesses need a few basic things to grow.
Conference Schedule
Intro Keynote/breakfast/registration 8:00
Breakout Session #1 9:45 (3 sessions to choose from)
Breakout Session #2 11:00 (3 sessions to choose from)
Lunch and Lendio Pitch event 12:00
Breakout Session #3 1:30 (3 sessions to choose from)
Keynote 2:30
Closing Remarks 3:45
Registration
Morning Intro Pancho and Adam
Women in Tech Panel
*Bofta Yimen Moderator
Olga Pagoda KRNLS
Erica Petersin Mom’s Can Code
Alison Falk WIT
Meesha Gerhart
Neha Abraham
Lendio Pitch Event
Breakouts
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Bofta Yiman- Telling your story
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Dave Loshelder- Leading for Diversity
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Devin Halliday- diversity equals productivity
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Adam- mastermind group
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Pancho - networking in the digital age
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Networking Event
Pittsburgh Minority Business Leaders Speak Panel 1:15 to 2:15
Moderator: Susan Miller, WSBA Founder and President
Sal Acosta
Kalunie Cook Black Tech Nation
Rob Jones CulturNuetralNetwork
Devin Haliday
Julia Poepping Red Chair
Monica Malik Penn Brewing
fedex
Keynote: Andrea W
Closing Announcements
