{"id":169,"date":"2024-08-27T15:19:33","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T20:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/belongingconference.com\/2025\/?page_id=169"},"modified":"2026-07-28T00:01:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T05:01:46","slug":"conference-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/belongingconference.com\/2026\/about\/conference-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\">Conference Overview &mdash; National Belonging Institute Conference<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>National Belonging Institute Conference\u2122 2026<\/h3>\n<p>The National Belonging Conference\u2122 is one of the nation&#8217;s premier events dedicated to strengthening organizational culture, leadership, and workforce performance. The conference brings together executives, human resources leaders, managers, educators, government officials, and workplace professionals to exchange practical ideas that help organizations build environments where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to succeed.<\/p>\n<p>Over three days, participants will gain actionable strategies from nationally recognized keynote speakers, executive panels, interactive workshops, and peer-to-peer discussions. Every session is designed to provide practical solutions that leaders can implement immediately to improve engagement, collaboration, retention, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you represent a Fortune 500 company, nonprofit organization, educational institution, healthcare system, government agency, or growing business, the National Belonging Conference\u2122 offers valuable opportunities to learn from industry leaders, discover emerging workplace trends, and build meaningful professional relationships.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>What You&#8217;ll Experience<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:15px; margin-top:15px;\">\n<li>Inspiring keynote presentations from nationally recognized leaders<\/li>\n<li>Executive panel discussions addressing today&#8217;s workplace challenges<\/li>\n<li>Interactive educational workshops with practical takeaways<\/li>\n<li>Case studies highlighting successful organizational initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Leadership development sessions for current and emerging leaders<\/li>\n<li>Networking receptions with professionals from across the country<\/li>\n<li>Best practice sharing from leading organizations<\/li>\n<li>Recognition of organizations advancing workplace belonging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Why Attend<\/h3>\n<p>The National Belonging Conference&trade; delivers practical knowledge, valuable connections, and innovative ideas that help organizations create stronger workplace cultures while improving employee engagement, collaboration, and long-term organizational success. Attendees leave with proven strategies, expanded professional networks, and actionable insights that can be implemented immediately within their organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Join leaders from across the country as we explore the future of workplace belonging, leadership excellence, and organizational performance.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center;\">World Renowned Event<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_image src=&#8221;\/\/belongingconference.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/conference-overview.jpg&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_code disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center;\">Join Us in 2026!<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<pee>You don\u2019t want to miss the National Belonging Institute Conference, 2026. Internationally-renowned speakers will bring their unique experiences integrating various diversity and inclusion topics that you can apply to your personal and professional life. <!--This year\u2019s conference kicks off with our <a href=\"http:\/\/nationaltrainingweek.org\/2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National DEI Training Week<\/a> from March 11-13.  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From understanding how to be a better leader and creating a better workplace to embracing Multiculturalism and Diversity, there is something here for you.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:center;\">Join us in learning about the POWER of Diversity, Equity, &#038; Inclusion.<\/pee>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center;\">National DEI Training Week<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/nationaltrainingweek.org\/2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-dei-training-week-592x766-1.png\" style=\"max-width:148px; margin-bottom:30px;\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Several training offerings will be available during the conference week across foundational, specialty, and leadership topics. 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