Navigating Supplier Diversity in an Anti-DEI Environment
Date: March 26, 2025 | Time: Noon - 1:00 PM ET
As corporate DEI commitments face increasing scrutiny, supplier diversity programs are at a critical crossroads. While the business case for supplier diversity is well-established — boosting innovation, reducing supply chain risks, and driving long-term value — new political and legal challenges are forcing companies to adapt their strategies and messaging.
Join Scaleup and friends for a timely and thought-provoking virtual roundtable exploring how businesses can continue advancing supplier diversity while navigating political, legal, and reputational risks.
Date: March 26, 2025 | Time: Noon - 1:00 PM ET
As corporate DEI commitments face increasing scrutiny, supplier diversity programs are at a critical crossroads. While the business case for supplier diversity is well-established — boosting innovation, reducing supply chain risks, and driving long-term value — new political and legal challenges are forcing companies to adapt their strategies and messaging.
Join Scaleup and friends for a timely and thought-provoking virtual roundtable exploring how businesses can continue advancing supplier diversity while navigating political, legal, and reputational risks.
Who's Speaking?
Our expert panel features respected leaders across key disciplines, each bringing valuable insights to the conversation. Additional speakers to be announced.
Our expert panel features respected leaders across key disciplines, each bringing valuable insights to the conversation. Additional speakers to be announced.
What Will They Talk About?
This conversation will explore strategies for demonstrating the ROI of supplier diversity, aligning initiatives with corporate priorities, and implementing operational adjustments to strengthen inclusion efforts. Experts will also discuss mitigating legal risks, ensuring compliance, and crafting external messaging that balances legal considerations with brand authenticity.
Why Should I Attend?
Secure your spot today and be part of this crucial conversation on the future of supplier diversity!
This conversation will explore strategies for demonstrating the ROI of supplier diversity, aligning initiatives with corporate priorities, and implementing operational adjustments to strengthen inclusion efforts. Experts will also discuss mitigating legal risks, ensuring compliance, and crafting external messaging that balances legal considerations with brand authenticity.
- Expanding the Business Case for Supplier Diversity – How can organizations better quantify and communicate the value of supplier diversity beyond traditional DEI frameworks?
- Reframing the Narrative – Should companies shift toward "inclusive procurement" to align with changing perceptions? How can brands avoid performative commitments while staying compliant?
- Mitigating Risk and Ensuring Program Longevity – What operational changes can insulate supplier diversity efforts from legal and political backlash?
Why Should I Attend?
- Gain actionable insights from leading experts in procurement, legal strategy, communications, and business operations.
- Learn strategies to future-proof supplier diversity programs amid shifting regulations.
- Engage in a live Q&A to get real-time perspectives on the challenges facing your organization.
Secure your spot today and be part of this crucial conversation on the future of supplier diversity!