This Conference is Set to Shine a Much-Needed Light on the Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in all Facets of Engagement in 2021 and Beyond
The Center For Intellectual Excellence (CFIE), a charitable organization focuses on creating opportunities by helping diverse groups harness their skills and potential as well as access resources for career development. It is set to host its first ever World Diversity Conference in Edmonton this summer.
The 5-day event will take place at the Edmonton Convention Center from July 6-10, 2021. The theme for this year is “The importance of a diverse workforce in economic recovery”. It will showcase speakers from different spectrum of society and will address issues relating to Equality at the Workplace, indigenous relations, access to Healthcare, Sex & Gender Diversity, Women in Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Racial Diversity, Disability Rights, Religious Diversity and Change Management.
“We believe that, as a society, we need to appreciate diversity by embracing our different backgrounds and experiences. This can be done by welcoming and being inclusive of diverse ideas and perspectives; as well as ensuring that equitable measures are put in place to support diverse populations. A diverse population in leadership means greater financial returns and better solutions to complex problems. Therefore, as we align talent development with organizational strategy ensuring the right people with the right skills are in the right positions it assuredly guarantees a business will move forward,” says Patrick Arthur, Director of Center For Intellectual Excellence.
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Keynote speakers include Dr. Martin Luther King lll; Chief Dale McFee (Edmonton Police Commissioner), Hon. Jason Copping (Minister of Labor & Immigration), H.E. Dr. Jewel Taylor (Vice President of the Republic of Liberia), Dr. Wendy Cukier (Director, Diversity Institute), Hon. Leela Aheer (Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism & Status of Women), and other interesting speakers. This conference is set to shine a light on the importance of diversity and inclusion be it in the workplace, schools, government or social agencies. It also aims to further discussions around the challenges faced by those affected.
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The (CFIE) will follow all Health and Safety guidelines regarding Covid-19 to ensure a safe conference and is working closely with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to make sure this takes place. There is a contingency plan in place to address any changes that may arise.
The Centre For Intellectual Excellence (CFIE), is an educational and professional not-for-profit organization based in Edmonton, Alberta. It was established in 2019 to provide access to resources needed to drive educational and professional accomplishments for people of diverse backgrounds ensuring they can contribute in a meaningful way to the communities they live in.
Among our partners and sponsors are; Global News Edmonton, CTV, 630-CHED, Virgin Radio 104.9, Edmonton Convention Centre, Explore Edmonton, Edmonton International Airport, Indigenous Tourism of Alberta, Diversity Magazine and Marriot Hotel (Ice District),
For more information please contact Director of CFIE, Patrick Arthur at email: info@intellectualexcellence.ca or Phone: +1 (780) 860 0759 Office: +1 (780) 229 0759 / 1 (888) 375 4447.
