PowerToFly hosts equality & inclusion summit & job fair

PowerToFly, a female-founded startup, is hosting a free virtual summit Diversity Reboot 2020 from June 15th-18th. The event is for job-seekers, policymakers and business leaders “committed to building a more equitable world”.

“We’ve known since COVID-19 began that we would have an opportunity to rebuild our world – and our workplaces – the way they ought to be,” explained Katharine Zaleski, Co-Founder and President of PowerToFly. The free four-day virtual conference will connect over 10,000 attendees with major brands, and allow for action-focused discussions. 

Speakers will share not only their action plans for building a more equitable and inclusive future, but also job opportunities. Attendees will join a virtual career fair to meet with hiring managers from brands such as Snap, EY, Dell and ServiceNow, on 18 June. “Leaders and companies are joining us to walk the walk,” stated PowerToFly Co-Founder and CEO, Milena Berry. “We’re focused on creating jobs and connecting people, especially diverse women, with leaders who can support them at this critical time.” 

SPEAKERS & THEMES

The Summit will include talks from US Representative Val Demings; Thrive Global CEO & Founder Arianna Huffington; Democratic political strategist & commentator Donna Brazile;  Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code Reshma Saujani; Ellevest CEO & Co-Founder Sallie Krawcheck and many more. The talks will address four main themes:

• Impact will include talks from Rick Wade (Chamber of Commerce), Dr Rockeymoore Cummings (Congressional Candidate) and more on the role of media, finance, and public policy in growing and rebuilding black and brown businesses. 
• Inclusion will feature discussions from Representative Judy Chu and others on combating racism and white supremacy inside – and outside – the workplace. 
• The Future of Work will address remote work, wellness and security, and will include talks led by Regina Wallace-Jones (Mindbody), Natasha Green (AnitaB.org), and more. 
• Engineering will feature lightning tech talks and conversations on the future of STEM, and how technology can build a more inclusive world. 

You can learn more about the Summit and register for free here.