In three weeks, leaders, professionals, and advocates from across Wisconsin will gather in Eau Claire for the 2024 Toward One Wisconsin Conference on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (T1W 2024).

Held at the Pablo Center at the Confluence on May 7 to 8, T1W 2024 will bring together representatives from a broad range of sectors to share, inspire, and focus on the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Not registered yet? Don’t worry, registration is still open!

Unable to attend in person? All keynote, plenary panels, and breakout presentations can be accessed virtually.

Not sure why you should attend? Here is what is on the agenda for the conference:

Insightful Keynote Address from Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack

As a sociologist, author, and associate professor of higher education at Boston University, Jack’s research focuses on diversity efforts in higher-education and how lower-income students are often overlooked and left out.

In his acclaimed 2019 book, “The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students,” Jack explores the topic of poverty and higher education by examining the experiences of economically disadvantaged students.

Jack’s second book, “Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price,” is set to be released in August 2024.

Two engaging plenary sessions

Shifting Gears: Navigating Wisconsin’s Evolving Landscape for Equity and Belonging

This panel discussion will delve into the heart of equity and belonging within Wisconsin’s unique political and social climate. Join us in this thought-provoking and solution-oriented panel discussion to redefine Wisconsin’s equity and belonging landscape.

Third Space: Jewish Muslim Discourse in Divided Times

The Divided Times Discourse will focus on the fallout from the Israel/Palestine conflict, specifically its effects on Jewish and Muslim communities in the United States and Europe. The presenters will further illuminate how and why Jewish-Muslim relations (entailing a long history of intellectual, theological and social entanglements) should not be reduced to the conflict. They will further engage with these relations, highlighting a “third space”, that is a space between supposedly binary positions. Through this discussion, they will address forms of hate and exclusion, such as antisemitism and Islamophobia, which threaten to undermine democratic culture and unity.

20 breakout presentations within the four conference tracks.

Workforce Track

• Entrepreneurship and Intersectionality
• Navigating DEI: Building Inclusive Cultures Through Awareness, Action, and Authenticity
• So, DEI is Dead…Now What?
• Bridging Equity for All: Justice Impacted Individuals in the Workforce
• Building Bridges: Cultivating Psychological Safety and Cultural Responsibility

Health Track

• Advocacy for Equity in Health: Bridging Gaps, Shaping Policies
• Cultivating Health: Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Communities – Part 1
• A Deliberative Dialogue on Health Equity in Rural Wisconsin
• The Power of Collaboration in Rural Communities – Collective Impact for Underserved Populations
• Intersectionality 101 & 201: The Basics and Beyond

Education Track

• Being over Doing: Are we asking each other the right questions to Foster Authentic Purpose, Identity, and Inclusive Belonging
• Current Initiatives in DEI and Mental Health
• Decolonizing Ourselves and Education
• Act 31: Past, Present, and Future – Policy and Practice
• Navigating Challenges and Advancing Equity in Wisconsin Schools

Community Track

• Restoring Civility: Why We Need to Have Difficult Conversations and How to Have Them
• Building Inclusive Communities: Welcoming Refugees, Immigrants, and Newcomers
• Intersectionality: Using Multiple Lenses to Improve Engagement in Our Communities
• Effectively Engaging Communities in Planning for Inclusion Part 1: Recognizing the Impact of Dominant Culture
• Effectively Engaging Communities in Planning for Inclusion Part 2: Strategies for Community Co-Creation

And endless networking opportunities.

For a sneak peek of the type of conversations that will be taking place at T1W 2024, attend the free pre-conference webinar – “Economic Empowerment: Practical Strategies for Recruiting, Developing, and Mentoring Diverse Leadership,” held April 23 at noon.

This panel will delve into the important topic of how organizations can identify, nurture, and empower diverse leadership. Additionally, it will provide insights into how employees can strategically position themselves for leadership opportunities. Register for free here, or click here to learn more. 

Have questions about the conference? Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

We’re excited to see you in May!