{"id":645,"date":"2024-02-01T02:49:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T08:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pharmadiversityconference.com\/2024\/?page_id=645"},"modified":"2024-02-01T02:57:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T08:57:16","slug":"founders-welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/pharmadiversityconference.com\/2024\/about\/founders-welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Founder&#8217;s Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center; margin-bottom:30px;\">Founder&#8217;s Welcome<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/dl-cdn.net\/speakers\/500x500\/dennis-kennedy.jpg\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Dennis Kennedy\" alt=\"Dennis Kennedy\"><pee>Greetings,<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>It is my privilege to welcome you to our 1<span style=\"font-size:0.7em;\"><sup>st<\/sup><\/span> annual Pharma Diversity &#038; Inclusion Conference &#8211; PDIC 2024 which is scheduled to take place <!--over a 2 week period--> from x x-x<!-- and October 31-->. This year&#8217;s theme is <em>\u201cDiversity First.\u201d<\/em> The conference will afford organizations the opportunity to explore tools and resources necessary to build a diverse workforce and remain competitive on the global stage. The conference will have over 60 speakers who will discuss a variety of different topics all related to our ever-changing workplace. It is important to recognize that learning leads to growth and growth is essential for change.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!--<pee>The Pre-Conference will kick off with our Certified Inclusive Leadership Certification. The dates of these classes are October 4-8. Here is a link with additional information, CILC. Each class is for 2.5 days.<\/pee>--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>The Conference will end on x x with the day dedicated to training. There is a menu of options to select from for training. Each training is for 6 hours. Day two &#038; three of the conference will have concurrent sessions throughout the day with 4-5 breakout sessions.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>In closing, I would like to thank our sponsors for their support. I would like to thank the conference organizers, volunteers and speakers who are working diligently to bring you a wonderful conference. I hope your calendar will allow for your participation in our multi-day learning event.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Dennis Kennedy<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Founder and Chairman<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Pharma Diversity &#038; Inclusion Conference &#8211; PDIC<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:5px;\">Articles on Dennis Kennedy<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Founder&#8217;s WelcomeGreetings,It is my privilege to welcome you to our 1st annual Pharma Diversity &#038; Inclusion Conference &#8211; PDIC 2024 which is scheduled to take place from x x-x. 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