SETTING THE STANDARD: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
1st Annual ERG Leadership Summit
20th Annual National Business Leaders & Recognition Conference
Day 1 | Monday, August 17, 2026
PRESENTING SPONSOR
GE Vernova
A focused leadership experience designed to help Employee Resource Group leaders strengthen enterprise impact, workforce development, strategic alignment, and personal leadership effectiveness.
Opening Program
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM | Welcome & Overview of the Day |
Reggie Miller, GE Vernova Pam McElvane, Promena |
| 9:05 AM – 9:15 AM | Group Ice Breaker |
Eduardo Arabu CEO, National Hispanic Corporate Council |
| 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM | Promena’s Inclusion Industry Index Highlights: ERGs in the New Era of Transformation |
Pam McElvane Promena Insights |
The ERG Business Impact System
Turning employee communities into strategic enterprise partners
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:45 AM – 10:40 AM | From Community to Competitive Advantage |
Dr. Suri Surinder CEO, CTR Factor Partner, Promena Learning |
| 10:45 AM – 10:55 AM | Digital Wellness Stretch & Snack Break | |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Partnering with Talent & Workforce Development |
Dr. Suri Surinder CEO, CTR Factor Partner, Promena Learning |
Lunch & Leadership Coaching
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM |
Transition to Lunch Break Lunch provided |
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| 12:40 PM – 1:25 PM | Breakout Groups: Coaching to Future Planning Development Session |
Pam McElvane CEO, Promena Eduardo Arabu CEO, National Hispanic Corporate Council |
| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Wrap-Up, Sharing & Practical Reflections | Summit Facilitators |
1st Annual ERG Leadership Summit
Monday, August 17, 2026