DEI Empowerment Conference
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Empowerment Conference is a unique learning opportunity designed by and for Washington state employees.
The goal of the conference is to foster a culture, systems, and practices that prioritize inclusion and belonging in our state workforce. Sessions highlight lived experience and ideas for creating inclusive Washington communities and workplaces.
Save the date! The DEI Empowerment Conference will be held June 4, 5, 11, & 12 in 2025. The theme for the conference will be announced soon.
Presenters have the opportunity to share their expertise and impact the future of DEI in Washington State. Presentation submissions for the 2025 event is now closed.
Thank you to all the presenters who have submitted presentations for review.
Check out our Presenter Resources page for details about next steps and presentation selections. Please review the Presenter Guide. It will walk presenters through the timeline and steps to follow, after being selected.
We will begin accepting proposals for the 2026 event in November 2025.
Would you like to sponsor the 2025 DEI Empowerment Conference? We are accepting time and resource sponsorship with in-kind services.
Please send an email for more information about becoming an in-kind sponsor.
We’re still finalizing the full conference schedule, but here are some key dates to keep in mind:
May 1, 2025 – Attendee registration begins
June 4, 2025 – Opening day
September 1, 2025 – Conference recording playback will be disabled
