Fifth Third Bank Diversity Leadership Symposium

The Cincinnati region’s largest annual business gathering focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Local and national subject matter experts serve as keynote speakers to share insights, perspective, and practical advice to apply in our personal lives, workplaces, and region.

This year’s theme is “Growing Together: Cultural Vibrancy & Belonging.”  And, this year’s keynote speaker, is Emmy-Award winning sportscaster MJ Acosta-Ruiz, the host of NFL Total Access, NFL Network’s signature show. MJ became the solo host of NFL Total Access in September of 2020, and in doing so became the first Afro-Latina to host a show on NFL Network. Acosta-Ruiz joined NFL Network in September of 2018 as a Bay Area-based reporter covering the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders. Acosta-Ruiz joined NFL Network from NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 in San Diego where she covered the Chargers for three seasons as the lead sports anchor. Prior to joining NBC 7 and Telemundo, Acosta-Ruiz spent three years as a reporter for WPLG in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, covering sports, entertainment and breaking news.

Please join on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 as we highlight important and relevant topics that will help build your workplace — and the Cincinnati region — as a welcoming place where everyone belongs.

Agenda:
7:30 a.m. Registration, Networking, Breakfast, and Music by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra  
8 a.m. Program Starts
9:10 Mainstage Panel  How to Grow a More Vibrant City 
10:15 a.m. Workshop Breakouts Round 1 or Bus Tour
•    Workshop A – The Power of Inclusion, Chuck Mingo, Undivided 
•    Workshop B – Building Bridges: Leading Civil Conversations that Increase Belonging in the Workplace. Benjamin McCall with Focus Consulting
•    Workshop C – Inclusive Ecosystems: The Path to Belonging and Cultural Enrichment Katie McLain and Cara Shelton with Fisher Homes
11 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. African American Historical Bus Tour: Let Freedom Ring for Everyone, led by Dr. Eric Jackson and Dr. David Childs from Northern Kentucky University
11: 15 a.m. Workshop Breakouts Round 2
•    Workshop A – The Power of Inclusion, Chuck Mingo, Undivided 
•    Workshop B – Building Bridges: Leading Civil Conversations that Increase Belonging in the Workplace. Benjamin McCall with Focus Consulting
•    Workshop C – Inclusive Ecosystems: The Path to Belonging and Cultural Enrichment Katie McLain and Cara Shelton with Fisher Homes
Noon Event Concludes