Workshops & Speakers

The 2025 Aspire to Inspire ERG Conference will have three workshop tracks, allowing all attendees to curate their perfect conference experience.  The three tracks are as follows:

Designed for those new to the workforce, emerging ERG members, or ERGs less than two years old, the Building Foundations track focuses on the basics of creating and nurturing inclusive spaces. Sessions will cover the fundamentals of ERG establishment, effective advocacy strategies for early-career professionals, and foundational DEI concepts. Attendees will gain practical insights and tools to build strong, impactful ERGs from the ground up, fostering a culture of belonging from the start.

The Shifting Momentum track is ideal for ERGs that have been active for over two years and are looking to break through a plateau of engagement. This track helps rejuvenate ERGs that may have started strong but are now in need of fresh ideas and renewed energy. Sessions will explore advanced strategies for driving impactful programming, fostering collaboration across ERGs, developing future leaders, and using data to measure success and drive continuous improvement.

Targeted at seasoned professionals, executives, HR leaders, and ERGs over five years old, the Leading & Legacy track focuses on elevating ERG impact at the highest levels of organizational leadership. This track offers advanced sessions on topics such as influencing company-wide policies, ensuring DEI initiatives are embedded in the organizational culture, demonstrating ERG value and ROI, and preparing for a global scale. Attendees will learn how to lead transformative change, create a lasting legacy, and shape a more equitable future for all.