ALEXANDRIA, Va.—NCUA said it plans to conduct its second Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Summit in a virtual environment on Nov. 2–4.
According to the agency, the DEI Summit will provide credit union industry professionals who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion a forum to share best practices, address challenges to advancing diversity.
Attendees will also learn how the NCUA can support the industry in its efforts. The theme of the event is “From Intention to Action.”
“This will be a powerful and thought-provoking conversation on the business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the credit union system and beyond,” NCUA Chairman Todd M. Harper said. “Embracing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to the continued health and success of the credit union system because it leads to better consumer protection, greater innovation, improved solutions, and increased membership. I look forward to joining in this timely and critical conversation.”
The Topics
Harper, along with Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman, Board Member Rodney Hood, and other prominent speakers will address attendees. NCUA said Summit topics include:
- How to Get Started in the DEI Journey
- How to Increase Gender Diversity in the C-Suite
- Facilitating Courageous Conversations Around Tough Topics
- Diversity in the Boardroom
- Economic Equity and Justice
There is no charge for the event, and formal registration will begin soon, NCUA said. Interested participants can sign up online to receive notifications about the Summit on the NCUA’s website at www.ncua.gov.