FutureCast, a leading global DEI event, was named a Diversity & Inclusion Leader of the Year at the Inaugural Anthem Awards in February 2022.
FutureCast is an innovative and interactive two-day experience that brings together diverse thought leaders from around the world annually to strategize solutions related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in all industries and daily life.
2021 speakers included leaders from LinkedIn, UN Women, and a keynote from a New York Times bestselling author and marketing influencer.
Objectives
Purpose
Process
Proof
Create Vision
Develop Strategy
Measure Impact
2022 AGENDA
Friday
10:20 am
WellnessTalk
Health Equity: Staying Committed After the Moment
Presented by WeUp
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Nabil Ahmed, Director, Economic Justice at Oxfam America
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Bryce Fluellen, Executive Director of Social Equity Franchise, Every Table
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Ramona Wright, Co-Founder & CEO, WeUp (Moderator)
10:05 am
MotivationTalk
Forecasting the Future
Presented by Culture Creative
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Julian S. Newman, Founder and CEO, FutureCast & Culture Creative
11:30 am
TechTalk
Inclusion Through the Lens of UX Design and Art
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Katasi Kulubya, Sr. Interaction Designer, UX Inclusive Lead, Inclusive Design Team, Google
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Lisa Chau, Founder, Clover Canal (Moderator)
12:45 pm
Keynote Lunch
Ability: DEIB+A …How to Include the Missing Letter
Presented by Everytable & Intelligentsia Coffee
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Albert J. Rizzi M.Ed., Founder and CEO My Blind Spot, Inc.
1:45 pm
IndustryTalks (45 Min Sessions)
Talent Development: In the Midst of an Evolving Employee Population
Presented by Starcom US
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Carlos Sanchez, Director, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, Starcom US
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Jeanne Schad, Talent Strategy Director, LinkedIn (Moderator)
Legal: How to Impact Law Firm Diversity
Presented by Jackson Walker, LLP & Womble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
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Sang Shin, Partner & Immigration Attorney Jackson Walker, LLP
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M. Victoria Taylor, Esq., Director of Development and Diversity, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
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Julian S. Newman, Founder and CEO, FutureCast & Culture Creative (Moderator)
DEIB+ in Philanthropy and Corporate Giving
Advancing Social Change
Presented by Power of Good Consulting
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Joan Ai, Director, Private Partnerships, Comic Relief US & Co-Founder, Black Wall Street Trail
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Jeanelle Austin, Co-Founder & Executive Director, George Floyd Global Memorial
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Aurora Colindres, Founder, Power of Good Consulting (Moderator)
4:20 pm
Break
Presented by Everytable
4:30 pm
Fireside Chat
Presented by Culture Creative
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Darryll Harrison, Jr, Vice President, Global Technology Communications, GM
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Carter Jung, SVP of Strategy & Partnerships, Race Service (Moderator)
5:20 pm
Closing Remarks and Action Steps
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Julian S. Newman, Founder and CEO, FutureCast & Culture Creative
5:30 pm
Pizza Party & Ice Cream Social
Presented by Boisson, Joe’s Pizza & Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
9:00 am
Check-in & Coffee/Tea Bar
Presented by Intelligentsia Coffee
SPEAKERS
2021 ANTHEM AWARDS BRONZE HONOREE
Awareness Categories
Leader of the Year for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
FutureCast 2021
Inaugural Anthem
Award Winner
Julian S. Newman, Founder and CEO of Culture Creative, was recognized as a Diversity & Inclusion Leader of the Year at the Inaugural Anthem Awards for his visionary DEIB conference FutureCast 2021. He was presented with the Bronze Award on February 28, 2022, along with Trevor Noah and The Daily Show (Gold Award), as well as Dr. Candace Warner and People3, Inc. (Silver Award), who won for the same category.
All of them were honored for being an individual person who is an outstanding pioneer and/or innovator leading a team or organization to raise awareness on behalf of a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion cause.
The Anthem Awards are presented by the Webby Awards and International Academy of Digital Arts and Science to recognize purpose & mission-driven work from people, companies, and organizations worldwide.