DEI Empowerment Conference
The 2025 DEI Empowerment Conference was held live June 4, 5, 11, & 12 via Zoom. This year's theme was "Embedding Meaningful Access and Inclusion in Everything."
Don't miss out! Recorded sessions are available for replay through August 31, 2025: Access recordings and materials.
About the 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.
Presenters have the opportunity to share their expertise and impact the future of DEI in Washington state.
Submit a proposal
We will begin accepting proposals for the 2026 event in November 2025.
Check out Presenter Resources for conference details, considerations for presenters, selection process and timeline, and guidance on how to submit proposals. Note: An updated Presenter Guide will be published after next year's conference theme is announced.
Want to support the conference? Join us!
Sponsor
We are accepting sponsorship from private entities for our next annual conference. Email us about becoming a sponsor.
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are available most months of the year. State agencies are encouraged to share their time and resources to help plan and facilitate the conference. Sign up to be notified about opportunities to volunteer.
Key dates to keep in mind:
May 1, 2025 – Registration opened
June 4, 2025 – Opening day, with welcome keynote from Imani Barbarin of Crutches and Spice
August 31, 2025 – Recorded sessions are available through August 31. Playback will be disabled September 1, 2025.
