MBDA MED Week & NMSDC Conference & Exchange 2023 Information for

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Welcome Keynotes


Speaker(s):

Donald R. Cravins, Jr., Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development, MBDA

Ying McGuire, CEO and President, National Minority Supplier Development Council


Monday, October 23, 2023

During 8:00 - 9:45 a.m. Mainstage

Session

Baltimore Convention Center

Hall A & B




MBDA On-the-Ground: A Discussion with MBDA Program Directors


MBDA Deputy Under Secretary Jessica Cavazos sits down with MBDA Program Directors to discuss how the Agency's Business Centers and Grant Programs are making an impact in the communities they serve. They will discuss best practices, challenges, and successes in providing technical assistance and business support services to their clients.


Moderator:

Jessica Cavazos, MBDA Deputy Under Secretary, MBDA


Speakers:

N. Scott Philips, Project Director, Baltimore MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center

Donna Ennis, Operator, Georgia MBDA Business Center

Orestes Hubbard, Operator, San Antonio MBDA Export Center


Tuesday, October 24, 2023

During 8:00 - 9:45 a.m. Mainstage

Session

Baltimore Convention Center

Hall A & B



The Impact of Legal Challenges to DEI in an Era of Polarization Discussion


In today's polarized climate, legal challenges to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are increasingly prevalent and influential. Join us for an enlightening discussion as our panel engages in a constructive dialogue about the complex intersection of law, policy, and diversity. Discover how organizations and communities are navigating this landscape, and gain insights into strategies for advancing DEI goals while addressing legal hurdles.


Moderator:

April Ryan, Reporter, Author, and White House Correspondent, The Grio


Speakers:

Anthony Robinson, President, Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.

Alphonso David, CEO and president, Global Black Economic Forum

Cachavious English, managing counsel and policy strategist, Ford

ReNika Moore, director, racial justice program, ACLU



Wednesday, October 25, 2023

12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Main Stage Session

Baltimore Convention Center

Hall A & B

MBDA Reception


Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Evening | See RSVP Confirmation


Awards Ceremony and Farewell Reception


Wednesday, October 25, 2024

Evening | See RSVP Confirmation


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