We brought together more than two hundred visionary speakers for this summit - and the topics they spoke about were equally ambitious. The overall event was divided into central themes based on the topics we covered.
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The Non-Obvious Beyond Diversity Summit will feature an unprecedented 200+ speakers from all genres, geographies and genders. In this special LIVE opening session, summit Host Rohit Bhargava will offer a sneak peek at some of the highlights to come over the next four days and the best way for you to experience all the on-demand content from the summit. This session will also feature a live interview with popular comedian and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid as well as a few special announcements. Start the summit right and mark your calendar to join us for this very special session!
NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
ACTRESS, COMEDIAN & DISABILITY ADVOCATE
For the past three years, pop group Now United has been touring the world. The group has 16 members, each from a different country, who all earned a spot in the group through a worldwide reality show competition. Since the pandemic, the group has been hosting virtual dance parties and bringing their worldwide audience together online. In this engaging interview, we'll go behind the scenes of the global pop phenomenon known to fans as "NU" and uncover how music can truly be a force for bringing the world together.
NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
NOW UNITED
How do we work toward a realistic portrayal of Muslim people in media and entertainment sans tropes? Join a fascinating discussion on how the modern era has come to wrongly associate Muslim people with hijabs and beards, and what can be done to correct and expand the narrative.
January 26 - 12:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
Panel produced in partnership with SRC Partners
PILLARS FUND
MPAC's HOLLYWOOD BUREAU
FILMMAKER
SCREENWRITER
WRITER + POET
Can food offer a gateway to help all of us become more open minded and accepting of other cultures? Join this eclectic combination of chefs, restauranteurs and others working at the frontiers of food to learn how the way to a more inclusive world might start with our taste buds.
January 26 - 1:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
HOST, THE POWER OF ONLY PODCAST
PRET FOUNDATION
THRIVE! MEETINGS & EVENTS
AUTHOR, INDIAN AS APPLE PIE
If we laugh together, we can better understand each other. In this entertaining panel, join several comedians and actors for a candid conversation about how to find the lighter side of a heavy topic.
January 26 - 2:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
Panel produced in partnership with Pass the Mic and SRC Partners
WRITER
WRITER, NETFLIX
COMEDIAN, WRITER, ACTOR
GOOD MUSLIM BAD MUSLIM PODCAST
COMEDIAN, ACTIVIST
COMEDIAN, WRITER
How can access be increased to high-barrier opportunities in film and television? This cast of speakers discusses few and inaccurate representations of underrepresented communities in popular media, along with opportunities for increasing their visibility with depth, authenticity, and nuance.
January 26- 3:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
Panel produced in partnership with SRC Partners
CASTING DIRECTOR
PRODUCER, NEW AMSTERDAM
NIELSEN
CINE MOSAIC
How can meeting planners or anyone with a stage to fill or event to host ensure they are being as inclusive as possible? In this dynamic session, you'll learn from the people who are already transforming live experiences by including more diverse speakers and reimagining how we decide who takes the stage. This session will also offer a behind-the-scenes look at how our team curated the entire experience of this Non-Obvious Beyond Diversity summit.
January 26 - 4:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
DICE,
EUROPEAN COWORKER ASSEMBLY
DIVERSE SPEAKERS
SXSW
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Even today the book publishing industry remains overwhelmingly white. Will this ever change? Join this important discussion about the future of publishing and meet the pioneers who are working to evolve this typically slow-moving industry towards a more inclusive future.
January 26 - 5:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
IDEAPRESS PUBLISHING + NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
INKLUDED
AUTHOR / ACTIVIST
DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL
Every year brings more women and persons of color who run for (and win) political offices. Is this a momentary blip or a long-term trend? In this panel discussion, community organizers, government appointees and other politicos will discuss the state of politics today and what that means for us all going forward.
January 26 - 6:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT, CBS NEWSPATH
DISABILITY JUSTICE INITIATIVE
AND SHE COULD BE NEXT
DRAG OUT THE VOTE
ELLA - EXECUTIVE LATINA LEADERS IN ACTION
"SMALL BUSINESS WHISPERER"
TALK SHOW HOST
How can barriers be broken so that access to the stage and theater is more attainable and equitable for underrepresented groups? There are barriers from education and training through to production and audience development. Join this troupe of theater experts and aficionados for a discussion of the immediate opportunities to expand the stage—on and off Broadway.
January 26 - 7:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
Panel produced in partnership with SRC Partners and Pass the Mic Media
AAPAC - Asian American Performers Action Coalition
THE COLLECTIVE PERSPECTIVE PODCAST
THEATRE PRODUCERS OF COLOR/INDUSTRY STANDARD GROUP
DIRECTOR / EDUCATOR
PUBLIC THEATER
In this exclusive interview from the Non-Obvious Insights Show, director Aneesh Chaganty shares the evolution of the unique style he used for his award-winning film Searching, talks about the process of finding and casting a disabled lead star for his latest film, and what it was like being a minority director breaking into the industry.
January 26 -8:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
WRITER/DIRECTOR
In this powerful interview with philanthropist and women's empowerment advocate, we will talk about the evolution of Indrani's journey toward helping people through her foundation, the mission behind the Every Woman Treaty and how to shift the perspective of both those who commit domestic abuse and the ones who suffer from it.
January 26 - 8:45 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
INDRANI'S LIGHT FOUNDATION
What will it take to bring more diversity and inclusion into the world of health and fitness? Hear this panel of diverse speakers share their unique perspectives on this topic, along with the most important steps we can all take toward making health, wellness and fitness available to everyone, regardless of their weight, disability, race or gender.
January 27 - 8:00 am EST | Watch this session live >> !
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OLYMPIC ATHLETE
DANCES WITH FAT
ONE KAKANA
HEALTHY ACTIVE NATIVES
We have all lived through a year where public health has taken a central role in our lives and livelihoods. How does diversity and inclusion play a role in how public health initiatives take shape? Join this panel of public health leaders for a candid discussion about shaping a more inclusive future for public health at a pivotal moment.
January 27 - 9:00 am EST | Watch this session live >>
LAURA EVANS MEDIA
DIVERSITY HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS
WISHKNISH
CLINICAL AMBASSADOR
AUTHOR + NYU
Almost everyday we hear stories of algorithms creating a more biased world either by design or negligence. Join this illuminating interview where we will talk about how we got here, and more importantly, how we can set the algorithms right.
January 27 - 10:00 am EST | Watch this session live >> !
HOST, NON-OBVIOUS INSIGHTS SHOW
WE ALL COUNT + DATAASSIST
Are the multitude of initiatives designed to get more women and girls interested in working with technology working? Take a candid look at the good and not-so-good of the worldwide women in tech movement and hear what it will truly take to inspire and support more women in tech.
January 27 - 11:00 am EST | Watch this session live >>
REBOOT REPRESENTATION
AUTHOR + GOOGLE
FutureFIRST
WMARKETPLACE
ANITAB.ORG
Despite a lot of mental wellbeing hype, workplaces still aren’t creating safe spaces where everyone can be themselves. This discussion will show how some organizations and innovators have been successful in using technology and metrics to reframe biases at work and forge truly inclusive cultures—beyond the appeasing narratives.
January 27 - 12:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
JENNIFER BROWN CONSULTING
TRANSLATOR, INC.
DIAL GLOBAL
VRPERSPECTIVES
Skin-tone-based prejudice in the fashion industry has long been an issue, whether it’s the Gucci balaclava sweater, Prada’s Sambo inspired window displays that conjured stereotypes, or a general intolerance toward anyone who doesn’t look like a wrinkle-free European weighing less than 100 pounds. What are major brands doing to right this wrong? This panel of fashion experts delves into the lingering issue of colorism and how to combat it.
January 27 - 1:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, HOST/ACTOR
JACQUEMGIDO COSMETICS
PANASHE DESIGNS
MEN'S SUIT DESIGNER
FASHION DESIGNER
How do we get to a place where the natural diversity of body shapes and sizes are not only accepted, but also respected and celebrated? This dynamic discussion probes the tropes, typecasts and lies society peddles about healthy living, belonging and body size and how it all intersects with body image.
January 27 - 2:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
THE FEM WORD
VULVA VISIBILITY PROJECT
JOURNALIST + DISABILITY RIGHTS CAMPAIGNER
AUTHOR - FAT GIRLS IN BLACK BODIES
How can pride in one’s own heritage be taught along with a respect and appreciation for the cultural backgrounds and traditions of others? This panel explores the importance of fostering cultural pride and provides steps for how to integrate that confidence in educational practices, parenting and every day life.
January 27 - 3:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
Panel produced in partnership with SRC Partners
NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
ACTOR/AUTHOR
INDIGINEOUS CC
INDIGENOUS CC
ACTOR
PEDIATRICIAN
How can we create a positive image for ourselves? Join The Fem Word host Monika Samtani for special interviews with Kate Roberts and Pooja Kumar in this eye opening session.
January 27 - 4:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
Panel produced in partnership with The Fem Word and SRC Partners
THE FEM WORD
THE BODY AGENCY
FORMER MISS INDIA USA
How can we shift the leadership paradigm to include talented individuals with disabilities, and what can we learn about working together in new ways? This discussion explores the ways to collaborate and learn from people with disabilities
January 27 - 5:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
DIVERSABILITY
WORLD BANK
BLOGGER + COACH
DISABILITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
How can organizations transform the way they identify, recruit and retain new team members to be as inclusive as possible? In this gathering of HR leaders, technologists and hiring experts, you will learn how to reshape your entire process from the ground up to reduce bias and build a more robust and diverse team.
January 27 - 6:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
MATHISON
A MILLION ADS
DISABILITY CONSULTANT
THE ELEPHANT ROOM
What are companies doing to dispel the bias against dads trying to create a more balanced lifestyle between work and parenthood? Discover how different companies handle paternity leave, shared parenting and go inside the ongoing fight for more work-life balance for fathers on the frontlines who want to be more than "stay-at-work" dads..
January 27 - 7:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
THIRDPATH INSTITUTE
COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE
NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
LOCKHEED MARTIN
Why are VCs and investors betting on startups with diverse founders and how does this affect the startup landscape? This panel digs into how companies are focusing efforts to empower entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds, and how that creates a more equitable environment, and also helps build economically solvent companies.
January 27 - 8:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
ESTABLISHED
SOLO FUNDS
MaC VENTURE CAPITAL
W FUND
SHEARSHARE
How do you go about making a big change in both economic equity and business growth in your own neighborhood? Learn first-hand from four partners working in downtown Mesa, Arizona.
January 27 - 9:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
MAIN STREET LEARNING LAB
STARTUP LIFE SUPPORT
POLITICIAN
PATCHWORK COMMUNITY INCLUSION
How can any of us help build an organization and workplace the helps and supports women of color to become executives and succeed. Join this conversation with long-time Deloitte executive, co-founder of nFormation networking group Deepa Purushothaman.
January 28 - 10:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
nFORMATION
What does it take to lead with confidence? In this eye-opening interview, business legend Beth Comstock shares her best advice for women and men to grow their confidence in any situation, become a better leader and open doors along the way for others to succeed as well.
January 28 - 6:00 am EST | Watch this session live >>
NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
FORMER VICE CHAIR, GE
How does a Chief Diversity Officer (or anyone leading diversity and inclusion efforts inside an organization) navigate our ever-changing society so that the workplace is inclusive and equitable? Explore what it takes for DEI leaders in corporate or government roles to succeed at leading large organizations in this montage of interviews.
January 28 - 7:00 am EST | Watch this session live >>
NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
GUARDIAN LIFE
CARTA
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
How do you encourage collaboration and build a culture of respect when you have a diverse team that comes from different backgrounds and cultures? In this panel you'll learn the techniques used by successful leaders to effectively manage any team and create a more inclusive workplace culture.
January 28 - 8:00 am EST | Watch this session live >>
WIPRO
INTERCULTURAL GROUP
SCARLET
WPP
What are the most useful steps you can take in 2021 to help empower more women? This panel of visionary female leaders discuss creating powerful communities of mentors, support structures, and how corporate structures can be reshaped to inspire, encourage and champion women in every industry.
January 28 - 9:00 am EST | Watch this session live >>
CHIEF
WATCH HER WORK
THE MAYSHAD GROUP
BRANDBUILDER
How does access to diverse content influence kids in their self-image and outlook of the world? Join this discussion on the importance of exposing kids early to diversity and how it can impact the future of content creation.
January 28 - 10:00 am EST | Watch this session live >>
NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
AUTHOR, A KIDS BOOK ABOUT ... SYSTEMIC RACISM
WRITER, ACTOR, CREATOR
DISABILITY:IN
MARILYN PRICE PUPPETS
How can students take action in holding universities accountable for becoming more inclusive? This in-depth discussion is based on the personal experiences of the co-authors of the newly released book, Diversity at College.
January 28 - 11:00 am EST | Watch this session live >>!
CO-AUTHOR
CO-AUTHOR
CO-AUTHOR
CO-AUTHOR
CO-AUTHOR
CO-AUTHOR
CO-AUTHOR
On this special edition of the Non-Obvious Insights Show, racial literacy evangelists, authors and college students Priya Vulchi and Winona Guo join host Rohit Bhargava for a candid conversation about racial literary and how we can all learn to be more accepting and empathetic towards people unlike ourselves.
Priya and Winona started Choose Org more than six years ago, which sophomores in high school and the movement they created has inspired countless events, speaking gigs and a bestselling book called Tell Me Who You Are, based on their year long journey to interview people in every one of the 50 states about race and identity.
January 28 - 12:30 pm EST | Watch this session live >>!
HOST, NON-OBVIOUS INSIGHTS SHOW
CO-FOUNDER CHOOSEORG
CO-FOUNDER CHOOSEORG
How do museums shape perceptions of culture and tradition, and how can that unique role drive conversations about diversity? Hear from frontline innovators working to revolutionize how museums approach diversity and inclusion and what you can do to support their efforts.
January 28 - 1:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
Panel produced in partnership with SRC Partners
UNTOLD STORIES
BROWN UNIVERSITY
SOCIETY FOR BLACK ARCHAEOLOGISTS
AUTRY MUSEUM
What can gaming communities teach us all about building more inclusive teams? Learn from the pioneers of several popular movements within the gaming industry to create a more welcoming culture through technology, accommodations and, most importantly, attitudes.
January 28 - 2:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
CAN I PLAY THAT?
MICROSOFT
BUT WHY THO?
AUTHOR / PROFESSOR
Join major creators Deniese Davis (Co-Founder ColorCreative, Co-Executive Producer, Insecure) and Meera Menon (Director, Ms. Marvel) - two bold producers who are bringing the diverse faces of America to our screens. These inspiring women will discuss their industry experiences and share their vision for a movement that’s reshaping the entertainment landscape.
January 28 - 3:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
Panel produced in partnership with SRC Partners
THE FEM WORD
DIRECTOR - MS. MARVEL
FARAH GOES BANG
GLOW - THE MAGICIANS - OUTLANDER
HBO PRODUCER - INSECURE
BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW
COLORCREATIVE
For the past two decades, singer Stacy Campbell has performed on tour with some of the biggest musical artists in the world: P!nk, Demi Lovato, Janet Jackson and Tina Turner. In this revealing interview, you’ll learn how these world-class artists think about creating their own diverse sound … and what you can learn from them.
January 28 - 4:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>!
NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN
What shifts can brands make in their marketing, advertising, and packaging efforts to offer an inclusive and accessible experience for consumers? This panel takes a deep dive into how diverse imagery and inclusive design can impact brands and customers alike in the year to come.
January 28 - 5:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>!
NON-OBVIOUS COMPANY
#ADTAGS
OGILVY UK
GETTY IMAGES
How can retail outlets create environments and experiences where diversity and inclusion flourish? Learn what these retail experts are doing to revolutionize the retail space to make it an accessible place where everyone feels that they belong.
January 28 - 6:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
REDDING FUTURES
NEAR FUTURE OF RETAIL
GLAD DAY LGBTQ BOOKSTORE
GENDER FAIR
BRAND & MARKETING DIRECTOR
Does the road to creating a more inclusive world start with shifting the way organizations communicate? Experts from every communications discipline gather in this session to talk about the often-criticized world of marketing: how people are working to embrace inclusion, build a more diverse pipeline of young people hungry to join the industry, and how they are going about it.
January 28 - 7:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
Panel produced in partnership with The Sway Effect.
THE SWAY EFFECT
ETSY
4A's
VISION7
GIRLGAZE
HAVE HER BACK
How can the modern workplace transform into an environment where the unique talents of individuals with cognitive or neurological differences flourish? Hear from neurodiversity experts who are focusing on how to shift the paradigm from labels like “abnormal” versus “normal” to create an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and have their unique talents recognized and valued.
January 28 - 9:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
RUTGERS CENTER FOR ADULT AUTISM SERVICES
PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
SAP AUTISM AT WORK
ULTRANAUTS INC.
Ageism remains rife in global business and in our culture. Older workers are underappreciated and older consumers are too often ignored, How can you create a culture where older staff are valued and even remain engaged after they retire? What changes can you implement to focus greater attention on consumers over 50 - a powerful yet underappreciated consumer group? This panel has the answers.
January 28 - 8:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
RETIRED TV ANCHOR + REPORTER - CBS NEWS
iRELAUNCH
WISER AT 50
GREY AFRO
Men have a crucial role to play in helping to create a more equitable world for every gender, but how can we all truly make this happen? In this session a collection of authors, experts and researchers will discuss successful mentorship, allyship, and partnership to offer a roadmap for the practical things every man can do today.
January 29 - 7:00am EST | Watch this session live >>
SIX THINGS IMPOSSIBLE
TOKEN MAN
PARTNERSHIPS LEAD
NUVEEN
Diversity isn't just a movement affecting the coasts or large cities. In this eye-opening panel hosted in partnership with the The Rural Broadband Association, you will hear about some of the most groundbreaking efforts to bring more connectivity and diversity to rural communities and why it's happening faster than you think.
January 29 - 8:00 am EST | Watch this session live >>
NTCA - THE RURAL BROADBAND ASSOCIATION
GEORGETOWN LAW INSTITUTE
DAKOTA CARRIER NETWORK
SACRED WIND COMMUNICATIONS
Shared parenting and equal responsibility of care for kids at home has been a growing topic over the past decade, but the pandemic made it urgent for parents around the world to create a new normal.. While some struggled to find the ideal balance, others used it as a chance to reinvent their family life for the better. How can any parents make shared parenting a reality, how can their companies support this shift and why does it matter for building a more diverse and equitable future.
January 29 - 9:00 am EST | Watch this session live >>
COWEN
MOMS FOR SHARED PARENTING
SOY SUPER PAPA BLOG
MOM'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
How can you have a dialogue with a racist? Join host Rohit Bhargava in this special edition of the Non-Obvious Insights Show for this timely conversation with racial dialogue expert Dr. David Campt, who The Daily Show with Trevor Noah called the "white people whisperer." In this interview, we'll talk about his popular "White Ally Toolkit," why being anti-racist matters and what skills we can all employ to deal with friends and relatives who might be softly (or loudly) racist.
January 29 - 10:00 am EST | Watch this session live >>
HOST, NON-OBVIOUS INSIGHTS SHOW
THE DIALOGUE GUY
An overwhelming lack of diversity pervades the newsrooms of print and digital publications: racial and ethnic minorities make up only 17% of staff, despite being 40% of the US population. How can diverse journalism and journalists be supported in a way that brings action instead of platitudes? This panel discussion covers the current issues, and immediate opportunities to diversify newsrooms.
January 29 - 11:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
DIGIMENTORS
DIGIDAY
NBC NEWS
NEWMARK CENTER FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM
How can organizations and government propel and advance social justice and racial justice? In this session we will explore what it takes to build that world through policy, systems and politics.
January 29 - 12:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
Panel produced in partnership with SRC Partners
APSARA PROJECTS
KOVADX
NIANTIC
DELAWARE LAW SCHOOL
.Innovation is something that has always been a part of the military and the federal government. Throughout history, a key driving factor behind these bright ideas has been the establishment of diverse teams from across the country and around the world with the desire, tenacity and creativity to tackle the toughest challenges. Join us as we explore how diversity continues to be the fuel for federal government innovation with the leaders guiding these efforts into the future!
January 29 - 1:00 pm EST | Register to watch when the summit goes live!
AFWERX CTO
THE MAXIMIZER GROUP
U.S. NAVY
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Despite market and cultural predictions for diversity and inclusion, we don’t have to be passive recipients of what the future brings. In this panel, a group of pioneering futurists discuss their predictions, along with the role we all need to play in carving out an equal future for everyone.
January 29 - 2:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
CO-AUTHOR, THE FUTURE NORMAL
WGSN
RETAIL ANALYST
TRENDWATCHING
How can we create more just, inclusive and welcoming cities for everyone? Meet the policy makers, change agents and city officials working to transform the places we live (and visit), and how you can support the effort toward more accessible and equitable living spaces for all.
January 29 - 3:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>
REBRAND CITIES
FRIENDS WITH HOLOGRAMS
HEARING ACCESS & INNOVATION
AUTHOR + SPEAKER
COO, A KIDS BOOK ABOUT INC.
VENTURE CAFE MIAMI
How will the arrival of "robot citizens" shift our perceptions of diversity and what connects us to one another and the world? In this future-driven session, the creators behind some of the most pioneering AI will talk about the implications of their creations and debate what the rise of robots might mean for how the rest of us will treat one another in the future.
January 29 - 4:00 pm EST | Watch this session live >>!
SIX THINGS IMPOSSIBLE
AUTHOR OF TURNED ON
BOT-HIVE
TINY GIANT
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