Post Conference Report: More than 300 Attendees from ERGs and Diversity Councils Across the U.S. Gathered to Network, Learn and Share Best Practices at the 2013 Diversity Council Conference in Washington D.C.

PRISM Press Release, October 18, 2013

For Additional Information Contact: Ty Fitzgerald, ty@PrismInternational.com

Sanford, FL (October 18, 2013) -- The 2013 Diversity Council Conference: Increasing Effectiveness - Driving Results! concluded on October 3rd with record-breaking attendance of over 300 diversity and inclusion professionals from more than 90 U.S. organizations. This year's conference was expanded to a full two days and featured a pre-conference workshop, three keynote speakers, nine concurrent sessions, innovation round tables, a Practitioner's Town Hall forum and the 5th annual Diversity Council Honors Award™ Dinner and Ceremony concluded in Alexandria Virginia.

In its second year, this is the only conference designed specifically to provide ERGs and Diversity Councils with opportunities to learn and share best practices. The conference featured three keynote speakers and offered a pre-conference workshop "Reframing Diversity and Inclusion to Meet 21st Century Organizational Needs" led by Dr. Steve Robbins. Facilitators for the concurrent sessions featured national Diversity and Inclusion leaders that included: Ken Barrett, Chief Diversity Officer at General Motors; David Casey, Chief Diversity Officer at CVS Caremark; Andres Gonzalez, Chief Diversity Officer at Baystate Health; Dr. Danielle Robinson, Director Alcohol Policy and Reputation Management at Diageo North America; Fernando Serpa, Director Global Diversity & Inclusion at Johnson Controls; and, Deborah Thomas, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Cox Media Group.

During the Innovation Roundtable Discussion Topics session and the Practitioner's Town Hall Forum, participants had opportunities to network and address issues with each other and with leaders on topics of Global Councils, ERGs, LGBT, Disabilities, Innovation, Gender, Measurement, Senior Management Engagement, Healthcare, Council Fatigue and more.

Also featured was the 5th Annual Diversity Council Award™ Dinner and Ceremony where the Nation's Top 25 ERGs and Diversity Councils were recognized, honored and awarded. The U.S. Navy took top honors followed by American Airlines and Comcast. For the complete list, go to 2013 TOP 25.

Looking ahead to 2014…the application process for the 2014 ERG & Council Honors Award™ opens in February 2014. Interested ERGs and Diversity Councils can learn more about the application process and download an online application by visiting ERGCouncilConference.com. The 2014 ERG & Council Conference is set for October 15-16, 2014 in Washington D.C. Sponsorships are available now and registration will be opening in March, 2014.

For more information about the ERG & Council Conference or ERG & Council Honors Award, visit ERGCouncilConference.com.

About the ERG & Council Honors Award™
The ERG & Council Honors Award™ is the only annual national award that recognizes, honors and celebrates the outstanding contributions and achievements of ERGs and Diversity Councils that lead the diversity and inclusion process in their organizations and demonstrate results in their workforce, workplace and marketplace. Learn more by visiting ERG & Council Honors Award™ or by calling 1.888.997.7476.

About the ERG & Council Conference™
ERGs and Diversity Councils are vital links for improving organizational results. However to remain impactful and effective, they need opportunities to increase their skills and knowledge and to learn and share best practices. They need opportunities to network, celebrate and grow. This is the purpose of the only annual conference designed specifically for ERGs and Diversity Councils. Learn more by visiting ERG Council Conference or by calling 1.888.997.7476.

About the Association of ERGs & Councils
The Association of ERGs & Councils is a practice group of PRISM International, Inc. and the premier resource for diversity and inclusion professionals dedicated to increasing the impact, effectiveness and recognition of ERGs and Diversity Councils as an essential partner in developing and implementing a focus within organizations. Learn more by visiting the Assoc. of ERG & Councils or by calling 1.866.220.6370.

About PRISM International, Inc
PRISM is a WBENC-certified, full-service provider of innovative and proven consulting, training and products for leveraging diversity and inclusion, increasing cross-cultural competencies and preventing harassing and discriminatory behaviors. PRISM's performance solutions have assisted over 180 organizations in 24 countries in creating a proven systemic process and best-in-practice tactics for leveraging opportunities in their workforce, workplace and marketplace. Learn more by visiting PRISM or by calling 1.888.997.7476.

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