Attendee BriefingAttendee Briefing

October 15-16, 2016

Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts & Convention Center

1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd - Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Intended for diverse and multicultural women professionals, executives and entrepreneurs, this conference is designed to support the leadership and executive development of women of all races, cultures and backgrounds. This conference promises to spark imagination and energize careers.

The purpose of this briefing book is to provide our honored guests and speakers with vital event information and important logistical details. Our goal is to make your contribution and conference experience as rewarding as possible.

Included are: Fact SheetFull Event ScheduleGeneral Information & floor plansAccommodations

Conference Fact Sheet

Date: Wednesday, October 14,7:00 - 9:30 PM Welcome reception at Isle de France at Epcot

Thursday, October 15 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday, October 16 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Hotel & Event Location:

Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts & Convention Center

Address:

1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8407

(407) 934-7000[Orlando airport - MCO]

Diversity Woman Contact:

Office: Andrea Schuman andrea@diversitywoman.comSpeaker Contact: Sigrid Senamaud202.340.9233 Senamaud@Globlcongroup.comSponsor Contact: Sheila Robinson 336.451.4289sheila@diversitywoman.com

General Information Dress is business & casual

businessPhotos & Video taping are

permitted Business card exchange will be

held at the Opening Networking Reception on Wednesday 10/14

You will have the opportunity to meet leading authors & purchase signed copies of their books

Complimentary parking on site#DWConf2015 join us tweetingwww.Diversitywoman.com for up

to date details

AGENDA subject to change - as of September 2015 Wednesday, October 14

  

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm  

PRE-CONFERENCE KICK-OFF RECEPTIONSponsored by: Disney at Isle de France, Epcot Center Meet in the hotel lobby of either the Disney Yacht & Beach Club Resorts between 6:30pm and 6:45pm.  A Disney Event Guide will escort you to Epcot® for the evening festivities via a short walking distance along the Boardwalk.  Should you arrive after this departure time, directions to Epcot® will be provided to you upon check in.

Thursday, October 15

 

6:00 am – 6:45 am

HEALTH & WELLNESS – Meet at outdoor Beach of Yacht & Beach Club Resort

7:30 am -5:00 pm

REGISTRATION 

7:30 am – 8:00 am

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST  

8:00 am – 8:45 am  

WELCOME REMARKS AND TEN YEAR SPONSOR RECOGNITION  

8:45 am – 9:30 am  

MORNING KEYNOTES 

9:30 am – 10:30 am  

GENERAL PLENARY PANEL: LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS ON GENDER DIVERSITY 

10:30 am – 11:00 am

NETWORKING BREAK & MEET THE AUTHORS  

11:00 am – 12:30 pm 

LEADERSHIP & EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS 

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

LEADERSHIP COACHING SESSIONS  

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  

LUNCHEON: Open Mike: A Fireside Chat with Leaders, Legends and Pioneers  

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm  

DESERT & COFFEE BREAK: Meet the Authors with Special Book Signing 

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm  

BREAKOUT SESSIONS 

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm  

ANNUAL DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP “STARS WHO MEANBUSINESS” PEER AWARDS Celebration & Reception  

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

10th Anniversary Celebratory Reception sponsored by: Target  

Friday, October 16

 

6:00 am – 6:45 am

HEALTH & WELLNESS  

7:30 am – 9:00 am

REGISTRATION 

8:00 am – 8:30 am

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 

8:00 am– 8:45 am

MORNING REMARKS AND TEN YEAR SPONSOR RECOGNITION  

8:45 am – 9:30 am

MORNING KEYNOTES  

9:30 am – 10:30 am

EXECUTIVE PLENARY PANEL 

10:30 am – 11:00 am

NETWORKING BREAK & MEET THE AUTHORS  

11:00 am – 1:00 pm 

LEADERSHIP COACHING SESSIONS

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

FORUM A 

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

FORUM B

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

MOSAIC AWARDS’ LUNCHEON 

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

CLOSING KEYNOTE  

AGENDA subject to change - as of September 2015

REGISTRATION GENERAL SESSION

SESSIONS

SESSIONS

GENERAL SESSION Ballroom South

COACHING SESSIONSSalon 7OFFICE Salon 5REGISTRATION

-Conference Bags -DW MKT TABLE-Break StationsAsbury Rotunda

BREAKOUT SESSIONS Asbury A-D & Salon 6Cap: 110 rounds 180 theatre

SHRM BOOKSTORE AUTHORS’ SIGNING Asbury Lobby

WALKWAY TO HOTEL /GUEST ROOMS

SPONSOR RECEPTIONHampton Room

PHOTO SHOOT

OCTOBER 16FORUM A - Asbury C-D FORUM B – Asbury A-B

COACHING SIGN-UP AT REGISTRATION

Thursday, October 15, & Friday, October 16, 2015

Coaches/ Mentors can help:•claim and recognize an individual’s value •see new opportunities to negotiate •develop tools to decrease anxiety

COACHING DETAILS Thursday, October 15, & Friday, October 16, 2015

BACKGROUND This year, Diversity Woman is pleased to hold it’s third one-on-one coaching sessions as a complimentary offering during this year’s conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with a coach for a 30 minute one-on one meeting that take place during the conference breakout sessions. The Leadership Coaching sessions will be scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis. Advanced sign up is required. Attendees are asked to sign up for up to one (1) session. Attendees can state their preference by whom they wish to be coached, but matches are not guaranteed. During the evening reception on Wednesday, October 14, Diversity Woman facilitates the introductions between the coach and the coachee.

OCTOBER 15, 2015 [LOCATION: ASBURY C]Morning Sessions 11:00 am – 12:30 pmMorning Time Block A: 11:00 am – 11:30 am 15 min. transition 11:30 am – 11:45 pmMorning Time Block B: 11:45 am – 12:15 pm Afternoon Sessions 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Afternoon Time Block A: 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm 15 min. transition 3:00 pm – 3:15 pmAfternoon Time Block B: 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm

OBJECTIVES •We negotiate every day. We negotiate with co-workers, bosses, subordinates, clients, salespeople, and many others. Coaching can help identify the source of challenge (internal or external or both) and help devise a strategy to remove, work around or change direction. The Diversity Woman’s coaching initiative is designed to build the woman leaders understanding, skill, and/or confidence so that she or he can achieve better outcomes for a particular negotiation.

Examples of obstacles or challengers may include: •time management •inadequate visibility •bias or stereotypes •team, or peer conflict •challenging organizational culture •lack of sponsors or mentors •inadequate network connections PREPARATION: Attendees are asked to consider in advance the below questions/scenario: •What do I want?•Why do I want it?•Why don’t I have it (what is in the way)?•"I would like to ________ but ________ poses an obstacle. What do I need to consider to accomplish my/the company’s goal?" 

OCTOBER 16, 2015 [LOCATION: ASBURY C]Morning Sessions 11:00 am – 12:30 pmMorning Time Block A: 11:00 am – 11:30 am 15 min. transition 11:30 am – 11:45 pmMorning Time Block B: 11:45 am – 12:15 pm

Coaches/ Mentors can help:•claim and recognize an individual’s value •see new opportunities to negotiate •develop tools to decrease anxiety

TRANSPORTATION & YOUR STAY

TRANSPORTATION DETAILS - DISNEY's MAGICAL EXPRESS To make your transportation arrangements from the airport to the Yacht & Beech Club, please make your Disney's Magical Express Reservation at least 30 days in advance or your arrival date to take advantage of Disney World's renowned complimentary service. Your hotel reservation number is required to use this service. Note: We encourage you to take advantage of this complimentary service - Taxi services rates run approx. $80 one-way. To be directed to Disney's Magical Express that includes complimentary luggage and round-trip service from Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World Resorts click link below: http://www.disneyconventiontickets.com/disneyworld/transportation/

THE EXPERIENCE

Delight in the formal grace of a grand New England-style yacht club at this lakeside hotel. Relax in the inviting elegance of a plush lobby replete with nautical touches, explore the whimsical Stormalong Bay and rent a variety of watercraft from Bayside Marina. Sharing many amenities with its pastel-toned sister, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is walking distance to Epcot and a convenient boat ride to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 

QUICK FACTSPets not allowed. Check-in time starts at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. The preferred airport is Orlando, FL [MCO]Amenities include free Wi-Fi and complimentary parking

Disney’s Yacht & Beech Club