Unity through Diversity & Inclusion: It Begins with All of Us
The National Manufacturing Diversity Summit is an event that will bring together leaders from manufacturing companies from across the nation to discuss shared industry challenges and collaborative solutions. We’ll explore topics that will be helpful to those in HR leadership, hiring and recruitment, organizational development, learning and development, and other leadership positions. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with peers from other companies and other cities, gathering new ideas and garnering new relationships
There will be a Pre-Reception for the National Manufacturing Diversity Summit's Attendees.
Pre-Reception
Tuesday, September 27th
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2121 George Halas Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44708 For questions or comments, please contact Laura Grajczyk at [email protected]

Anthony Ashe
Vice President; Sales, Marketing, & Business Development
United States Steel Corporation

Yvette Hunsicker
Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion & Diversity
Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Agenda
9:15a - 10:00a | Registration and Breakfast |
10:00a - 10:05a | Opening Remarks: Pennsylvania Diversity Council |
10:05a - 10:20a | Keynote Speaker: To be determined |
10:20a - 11:00a | Concurrent Panel Discussions |
11:00a - 11:10a | Break |
11:10a - 11:50a | Concurrent Workshops |
11:50a - 12:00p | Break |
12:00p - 12:50p | Lunch & Career Fair Networking |
1:00p - 1:15p | Closing Remarks & Awards |
ACCESSIBLE INCLUSION | DISRUPTING DISCRIMINATION IN RECRUITING AND RETENTION
Across the employment landscape of our region, from tech to manufacturing, from finance to healthcare, and from retail to public service, individuals with disabilities are making their places of work more positive, more productive, and more profitable.
This is a conversation at the intersection of human capital and smart business strategy – are you practicing accessible inclusion?
Those in HR leadership, hiring and recruitment, organizational development, learning and development, and other leadership positions are encouraged to attend.
Topics
Education
Modes and Models: How we talk about disability
Disability and Disclosure: Who says how much about what
Access and Accommodations: What are the needs, and how do we meet them
Practice
Recruitment and Pipeline Building: Where do we find this workforce
Retention and Culture: How do we effectively (from all angles) include this workforce
BRONZE
sponsor- Designated as a Bronze Sponsor of the summit; this designation will be on the event webpage, all pre-event and event online and email promotional material, and printed event materials
- Professional photographs of event for organizational use
- Quarter-page ad in the printed event program
- 2 tickets to the summit
SILVER
sponsor- Designated as a Silver Sponsor of the summit; this designation will be on the event webpage, all pre-event and event online and email promotional material, and printed event materials
- Professional photographs of event for organizational use
- Half-page ad in the printed event program
- 4 tickets to the summit
GOLD
sponsor- Designated as an Gold Sponsor of the summit; this designation will be on the event webpage, all pre-event and event online and email promotional material, and printed event materials
- Gold Sponsor(s) will be included in recognition of 50% event proceeds donation to the Ohio Stem Learning Network
- Professional photographs of event for organizational use
- Full-page ad in the printed event program
- 8 tickets to the summit
PRESENTING
sponsor- Designated as Presenting Sponsor of the summit; this designation will be on the event webpage, all pre-event and event online and email promotional material, and printed event materials – limited to two co-title organizations
- Presenting Sponsor(s) will be included in recognition of 50% event proceeds donation to the Ohio Stem Learning Network
- Presenting Sponsor(s) will be listed on all nametags, table tents, and signage during the event
- Receive a formal plaque as Presenting Sponsor of the event
- An opportunity to have a representative from your organization provide remarks to open or close the event (10 minutes)
- Professional photographs of event for organizational use
- Two full-page ads in the printed event program
- 16 tickets to the summit