2011 Full Conference Agenda
Unlocking Key Business Drivers:
Disability in the Workplace, Marketplace and Supply Chain
Strategies for Business Success
October 16 – 19, 2011
Louisville, KY | Louisville Marriott Downtown
The 2011 USBLN® Annual Conference & Expo is pleased to presentthree (3) separate educational tracks: Workplace, Marketplace and Supply Chain. JAN’s Accommodation Solutions for Business session is included within the Workplace track. These tracks will best accommodate the varied professional and educational needs of our attendees. Feel free to mix and match. You do not need to select your choice of seminar in advance. All meeting rooms are located on the Second Level unless otherwise noted. You are invited to turn in your signed Session Evaluation forms and completed Exhibitor Map to the Registration desk to enter our daily prize drawings.
Speaker availability, programming and prizes are subject to change without notice.
Sunday, October 16, 2011: USBLN® Pre-conference Meetings
Start / End / Description / Room7:30 AM / 6:00 PM / Registration Open / Registration Desk 1
8:00 AM / 2:45 PM / USBLN® Affiliates Meeting / Marriott
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9:00 AM / 2:45 PM / USBLN® Student Advisory Council Meeting – by Invitation / Bluegrass
1
9:00 AM / 2:45 PM / USBLN®Disability Supplier Diversity Program® (DSDP) National Certification Committee Private Meeting – by Invitation / (unpublished)
10:00 AM / 12:00 PM / ODEP Circle Meeting – by Invitation / Skybox
12:00 PM / 1:00 PM / ODEP Alliance Meeting – by Invitation / Marriott
3
12:00 PM / 1:00 PM / Meeting Participants Lunch - on their own
1:00 PM / 2:45 PM / USBLN® Corporate Advisory Board Meeting – by Invitation / Bluegrass
2
2:45 PM / 3:00 PM / Break
3:00 PM / 5:00 PM / USBLN® Board of Directors Meeting – by Invitation / Marriott
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6:00 PM / 8:00 PM / Welcome Reception & Mixer
Hosted by Walmart - Ruby Partner
Welcoming remarks delivered by Stephen J. Szilagyi, Senior Vice President, Distribution, Lowe's Companies, Inc., Conference Chair, USBLN® , Crosby Cromwell, Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, Walmart Foundation, Workplace Track Chair, Corporate Advisory Board, USBLN® & Jill Houghton, Acting Executive Director, USBLN®
Description:
Be sure to book your travel to arrive on Sunday, October 16 to join us as the sun goes down for an evening networking reception. Start the conference off right by meeting your peers in advance to exchange stories while enjoying this exciting mixer. Begin some of the strong connections that our previous USBLN® conference attendees have established over the years.
*Tickets provided for Monday prize drawings upon guest entry. / Kentucky
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First Level
Monday, October 17, 2011: Opening Day
Start / End / Description / Room7:30 AM / 5:00 PM / Registration Open / Registration Desk 1
8:00 AM / 5:00 PM / Speaker & Press Room / Clubhouse
8:30 AM / 10:00 AM / Opening General Plenary Session - Breakfast served
Welcome and Conference Kick-off
Keynotes:
· Stephen J. Szilagyi, Senior Vice President, Distribution, Lowe's Companies, Inc., Conference Chair, USBLN®
· *Deb Russell, Manager, Outreach and Employee Services, Walgreens, Board Chair, USBLN®
· Jill Houghton, Acting Executive Director, USBLN®
*PRIZE DRAWING: One (1) $50 gift certificate for BLU Italian Bistro at the Louisville Marriott Downtown hotel, one (1) Gift Basket from WellPoint, Inc. and three (3) Flu Shot Gift Cards from Walgreens. Entry: Ticket from Sunday evening Welcome Reception & Mixer. Must be present to win. / Marriott
5-6
10:00 AM / 10:15 AM / Coffee Break / Marriott
Foyer
Breakout Sessions
10:15 AM / 11:30 AM / Breakout: Workplace
Dialogue with U.S. DOL’s Policy & Enforcement Leadership
Speakers:
· Moderated by *Ann Andreosatos, Leader, Culture and Capability, North American Diversity & Inclusion Practice, Procter & Gamble, Board member, USBLN®
· The Honorable Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy
· Patricia A. Shiu, Director, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Programs
Description:
USDOL held Entertainment, Healthcare and Financial Services Industry Sector Summits, and new Section 503 and VEVRAA regulations are expected this summer. Learn the Summit results, proposed disability employment policies, and OFCCP implementation plans. Ask your questions. Engage in dialogue.
Learning objectives:
1. Understand the systemic and subtle employment barriers facing workers with disabilities.
2. Learn new opportunities for cooperation and collaborations to dismantle the barriers.
3. Learn what will be required of Federal contractors under the new VEVRAA and 503 regulations. / Kentucky
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First Level
10:15 AM / 11:30 AM / Breakout: Workplace
Our Ability: Mentoring People to Employment & Disability Etiquette
Speaker:
· John Robinson, Founder, Our Ability, General Manager, AXXESS Media, Author of "Get Off Your Knees: A Story of Faith, Courage, and Determination"
Description:
This session will present a series of videos produced by Our Ability of people John Robinson, Author of "Get Off Your Knees" has met along the way in his travels. These presentations feature people with a disability that he views as a great success and examples to young people. Participants will also discuss and identify proper etiquette for employing and mentoring people with disabilities.
Learning objectives:
1. View successful video stories of individuals.
2. See the commonalities and what makes us successful.
3. Look for those attributes with ourselves and our future employees. / Marriott
1-2
10:15 AM / 11:30 AM / Breakout: Marketplace
A Russia/US Dialogue: People with Disabilities and Global Business
Speakers:
· *Lori Golden, Associate Director, Inclusiveness; AccessAbilities Leader, Americas People Team, Ernst & Young, Board member, USBLN®, USA
· Loren Mikola, Disability Inclusion Program Manager, Microsoft, USA, Corporate Advisory Board, USBLN®
· Tatiana Pesotskaya, Pro Bono & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Clifford Chance CIS Limited, Russia
· Elena Arefieva, HR Director, DPD Russia
Description:
Are People with Disabilities especially well equipped to work effectively across borders and cultures? Does living with a disability enable a person to appreciate and value differences? Join this international discussion on disability inclusion in the workplace and in the marketplace in Russia and the U.S.
Learning objectives:
1. Understand how living with a disability may help bridge cultural gaps.
2. Learn how the differences in perception of disability in the Russian and U.S. societies impact inclusion initiatives.
3. Learn innovative ways that companies can leverage the talents of employees with disabilities to increase their share of the marketplace. / Bluegrass
1-2
10:15 AM / 11:30 AM / Breakout: Supply Chain (D&I leaders and professionals, supply chain and other procurement representatives, and supplier diversity professionals )
Building the Corporate Business Case
Speakers:
· Tim Ruddell, Manager, Sustainable Procurement, KPMG LLP
· *Beth Butler, Director Diversity & Inclusion, Lowe’s Companies, Inc., Board member, USBLN®
· Fernando Hernandez, Supplier Diversity Director, Microsoft Corporation
Description:
This session will take a look at leading and next practices in diversity and inclusion by top corporations. Learn how to define specific elements of the business case to align with your organization’s vision and how the inclusion of disability-owned businesses, including those owned by service disabled veterans, in corporate supply chains contribute to key business drivers. Our speakers will share strategies for strengthening disability spend results in supplier diversity programs, maximizing partnerships with internal D&I leaders, engaging Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and more. / Kentucky
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First Level
10:15 AM / 11:30 AM / Breakout: Supply Chain (DOBE®s and non-certified disability-owned businesses)
Why Certification - Getting Down to Certification Basics
Speakers:
· Patricia J. Richards, Director, Disability Supplier Diversity Program®, USBLN®
· Cindy Ulven, President/CEO, Accelerated Engraving & Signage (DOBE®)
· Richard Moore, Supplier Diversity Manager, Southwest Airlines
Description:
This session will focus on the USBLN® certification process, why it has value for both disability-owned business enterprises (including businesses owned by service disabled veterans) and is considered a critical requirement by many inclusive corporations and government organizations. Attend this session to learn more about the process, starting with initial application through final determination. DOBE®s will share how they are benefitting from certification received from the USBLN® Disability Supplier Diversity Program®. / Marriott
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10:15 AM / 11:30 AM / Breakout: Workplace
Welcoming remarks by *Deb Russell, Manager, Outreach and Employee Services, Walgreens, Board Chair, USBLN®
Levi Strauss and Co. Employee HIV/AIDS Program
Speaker:
· Paurvi Bhatt, Senior Director, Strategic Health Initiatives, Employee HIV/AIDS Program, Total Rewards – Global H.R., Levi Strauss and Co.
Description:
Levi Strauss and Co. has a very unique Employee HIV/AIDS Program that improves access to HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment and care – as well as workplace nondiscrimination, confidentiality, and support education. The program provides innovative and interactive in-person and on-line workplace and HIV/AIDS prevention education, while striving to improve access to voluntary and confidential HIV testing, treatment and care. This comprehensive program will be explained including a question and answer session to help companies learn about how they can develop similar programs. / Kentucky
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First Level
11:30 AM / 11:45 AM / Break
11:45 AM /
1:15 PM / General Plenary Session - Lunch served
Hosted by Microsoft - Emerald Partner
Presentation of the USBLN® Market Share Corporation of the Year Award by *Keith Wiedenkeller, SPHR, Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer, AMC Entertainment, Inc., Marketplace Track Chair, Board member, USBLN®
Presentation of the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission (CDMS) Quality Leadership Award by the CDMS Commission
Welcoming remarks delivered by Daniel Hubbell, Technical Evangelist – Accessibility, Microsoft Corp.
Best Practices for People with Disabilities
Keynote:
· Luke Visconti, Chief Executive Officer, DiversityInc
Description:
Join Luke Visconti, Chief Executive Officer of DiversityInc Media LLC, the leading publication on diversity and business, as he shares the four diversity management stages which will provide you with a clear roadmap to implement the innovative strategies required for industry leadership. He will also explore the national employment gap for Persons with Disabilities and demonstrate how the DiversityInc Top 50 is bridging that gap through Disabilities Resource Groups, inclusive and best practices. / Marriott
5-6
1:15 PM / 6:00 PM / Offsite Tour / Offsite
1:15 PM / 1:30 PM / Break
Breakout Sessions
1:30 PM /
2:45 PM / Breakout: Workplace
Hiring Veterans: Unlocking the Mystery of the Military
Speakers:
· Rachel Bellamy, Chief People Officer, Veterans Employment and Training Service
· Lisa Stern, M.A., Veterans Employment and Training Service
· Ruth A. Fanning, Director, VR&E Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service
Description:
So, you want to hire Veterans but don’t know have a plan? The Department of Labor’s Veterans Hiring Toolkit will you focus on your mission: to actively include Veterans, returning Service Members and other military members into your business community. This session also features information on educating employers on hiring programs the VR&E program uses to assist Veterans in finding suitable careers to include Non-Paid Work Experience Programs, On-the-Job Training Programs, and Special Employer Incentives.
Learning objectives:
1. Create a “plan of action” for starting or refining a Veterans hiring initiative.
2. Pinpoint effective tools and promising practices to use in your company.
3. Know how to connect with local resources to ensure your Veterans hiring initiative is a success.
4. Understand and apply Non-Paid Work Experience, On-The-Job Training and Special Employer Incentives. / Kentucky
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First Level
1:30 PM /
2:45 PM / Breakout: Networking
Industry Sectors Roundtable Discussions – by Invitation
Hosted by Nordstrom - Ruby Partner
Welcoming remarks by Colleen Fukui-Sketchley, Corporate Diversity Affairs Specialist, Nordstrom, Corporate Advisory Board, USBLN®
Facilitated by Mark Donovan, Vice Chairman, Marriott Foundation
Moderators:
· Colet Mitchell, Policy Advisor Team Lead, Employer & Workplace Policy, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy
· Carol Dunlap, Program Manager, Policy Communication & Outreach, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy
· Mark Donovan, Vice Chairman, Marriott Foundation
· Maggie Roffee, Senior Corporate Relations Manager, USBLN®
· Colleen Fukui-Sketchley, Corporate Diversity Affairs Specialist, Nordstrom, Corporate Advisory Board, USBLN® / Kentucky
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First Level
1:30 PM /
2:45 PM / Breakout: Marketplace
Sing, Shout & Dance – at the Movies?
Speaker:
· *Keith P. Wiedenkeller, SPHR, Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer, AMC Entertainment, Inc.., Marketplace Track Chair, Board member, USBLN®
Description:
Many children with autism have sensory issues with light, noise, and staying quiet or still in groups – making going to the movies an unattainable dream. The solution: AMC’s “Sensory Friendly Films” – special screenings that allow kids with autism to be kids!
Learning objectives:
1. Best practices for grassroots community programs.
2. Selecting the right community partner for your organization.
3. Utilizing your core business resources for program success. / Marriott
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1:30 PM /
2:45 PM / Breakout: Supply Chain (D&I leaders and professionals , supply chain and other procurement representatives, supplier diversity professionals, DOBE®s and non-certified disability-owned businesses)
Current Supplier Diversity Policies and Federal Regulations You Should Know
Speakers:
· Moderated by Michael Ruiz, Director of Supplier Diversity, Fannie Mae
· Major Clark III, Office of Advocacy, Chief Counsel for Procurement, US Small Business Administration (SBA)
· Linda J. Denny, Linda Denny & Associates, President Emeritus, Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Description:
This session will focus on exploring and reviewing current policies and legislations at the federal level that govern and influence compliance and voluntary Supplier Diversity programs in the disability space, including the impact on veteran-owned businesses. There will be a significant number of regulatory challenges facing disability-owned and service disabled businesses and major businesses who must comply as government contractors. Improve your knowledge on this topic—Knowledge is power! / Bluegrass 1-2
1:30 PM /
2:45 PM / Breakout: Workplace
USBLN® Affiliates 101
Speakers:
· Lynn Trew Kirkbride, Director of Affiliate Relations, USBLN®