5 Reasons to Register for the ISDIP Inaugural Conference

International Society of Diversity &
Inclusion Professionals' Inaugural Conference
Tuesday, April 24-27, 2012, Gran Melia Resort, Puerto Rico

LEARN
from luminaries in the diversity and inclusion field as well as internationally recognized presenters from Spain, Australia, the Netherlands, and elsewhere who will share thought-provoking global insights during the more than 30 breakout sessions.

EXPERIENCE
an historical event. During the Legends of Diversity Dinner, 15 pioneers such as R. Roosevelt Thomas Jr., Patricia C. Pope, John P. Fernandez, Lee Gardenswartz, Ph.D., Anita Rowe, Frederick A. Miller, and Judith H. Katz, Ed.D. will be recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in the field. This will be the first time ever The Legends will appear in one location.

BE INSPIRED
This conference will be packed with dynamic motivational keynote speakers, including George C. Fraser, the foremost authority on networking; John Robinson, CEO of Our Ability, which specializes in mentoring people with disabilities worldwide; Pegine Echevarria, the first Latina inducted into the Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame; out athlete, educator, and the first openly gay elder at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe, Michael J. Adee, M.Div., Ph.D.; and Johnnetta B. Cole, Ph.D., Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, founder of the Johnnetta B. Cole Global Diversity and Inclusion Institute, and President Emerita of the HBCUs Bennett College for Women and Spelman College.

RECHARGE
From the opening reception of live Latin music, salsa lessons, and authentic Puerto Rican food to the smooth evening of Jazz by Marcus Anderson, Four80East, and Matt Marshak, this four-day getaway will rejuvenate the spirit. Attendees can sign up for guest excursions, available through Gran Melia Resort, to tour historic Old San Juan, soar over lush rainforests, snorkel, island hop, and more.

NETWORK
with diversity and inclusion peers and professionals. "This conference will be our oasis to gather and get energized!" says ISDIP founder and CEO, Dr. Cassandra D. Caldwell. "Diversity and inclusion professionals fight the good fight each day of our careers. Everything about this conference--from the luxurious and serene location, to exciting evening events, to the dynamic motivational speakers--is designed to be a respite for diversity and inclusion professionals."

Online and on-site registration is open until April 24. Rates range from $675 (for students) to $1,750 (nonmembers); discounts are available for the media.