National Summit & Gala 2019

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April 25-26, 2019 – Chicago, IL

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Join the conversation! #latinidad #intersectionality #HACEsummit

This year’s conference will be held Downtown, minutes from the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Navy Pier, at the luxury hotel Radisson Blu Aqua.

This year’s theme of “Beyond Latinidad: Identity, Intersectionality & Inclusivity” will facilitate critical dialogues on various timely issues Latinos face in the workplace and showcase best practices and stories to inspire individuals to become leaders and owners of their own destiny in the workplace, life and for their communities.

This annual event attracts hundreds of engaged individuals from around the nation, from various sectors and industries, and from all experience levels. The summit provides a powerful learning and networking opportunity for all professionals, whether well established in their career, or looking to transition.

TICKETS

Leadership Summit Tickets

  • Early Bird: $125 (Ended February 15)
  • Standard: $150 (Feb 16 – Mar 31)
  • Late Pricing: $195 (Apr 1 – Apr 25)

Career Summit & Expo Tickets

  • Early Bird: $20 (Now – Mar 31)
  • Standard: $25 (April 1 – Apr 26)

Awards Gala Tickets

  • Individual Ticket: $250

Location

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel – 221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, 60601 (View additional booking details below)

HIGHLIGHTS

Thursday April 25, 2019 – LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: 400 Mid-Level and Senior Professionals join us for professional development workshops, networking, keynote luncheon, and discussions focused on diversity & inclusion, Latino career advancement and the multigenerational workforce. Company leaders can strengthen their network through workshops and public speaking engagements and engage their own Latino leaders.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 – CAREER SUMMIT & EXPO: 350 Job Seekers with 1-10 years of experience & students join us at our interactive pop-up career fair. Featuring interviews with recruiters, networking with corporate partners and high-potential candidates and headshots for attendees, this event is a great way to showcase career opportunities.

FRIDAY APRIL 26, 2019 – HACE AWARDS GALA: Sembrando el Futuro is HACE’s annual fundraiser with 450 corporate and community leaders. The evening is a celebration of the accomplishment our members and the generosity of our partners while raising money for our programs that serve the youth and Latino professionals. 

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THIS EVENT WILL FEATURE

    • Latino Executive Breakfast
    • Career Fair with 30+ Companies
    • Career Development Workshops
    • One-on-One Coaching Sessions
    • Professional Headshots
    • Networking with Top Latino Leaders

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FULL AGENDA

Thursday, April 25 – LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

7:30am – Registration Opens

8:30am – 10:00am – Opening Plenary Breakfast: Executives Speak Beyond Latinidad; Identity, Intersectionality, Inclusivity (Sponsored by McDonald’s and American Egg Board)

10:15am – 11:45am – Chief Diversity Officers Roundtable (invite only to HACE partners)

10:15am – 11:30am – Professional Development Sessions

  1. Investing in Latinx in Technology:  Next Generation of Innovation
  2. Power, Privilege, and Identity: An Intersectional Approach to Equity
  3. Mujeres in the Workplace; How Women Have Addressed Top Challenges
  4. Step Up: Serve on a Non-Profit Auxiliary Board

12:00pm – 2:00pm – Keynote Luncheon Sponsored by Eli Lilly

Featured Keynote Speaker, Claudia Romo Edelman, made waves on December 10 by leading the first ever Hispanic Leadership Summit at the United Nations. Attendees of our luncheon will get exclusive insight on the Hispanic Sentiment Study and WeAreHuman movement.

 

 

 

 

2:30pm – 3:45pm – Professional Development Sessions

  1. Manage Your Career Before it Manages You
  2. Practicing Effective Negotiation & Influence
  3. Leveraging Your Latinidad, Unleash Your Full Potential
  4. Make Your Way from Mid-Level to Executive Level

4:00pm – 5:15pm – Professional Development Sessions

  1. How to Launch a Sustainable Latino BRG/ERG
  2. Talent Development Strategies for Latino Advancement
  3. Understanding the Complexity of Latinidad, Intersectionality, and the Impact
  4. Yo Quiero Dinero: Plan Now!

5:30pm – 7:00pm – Networking Reception (sponsored by Barilla)
Don’t miss this large networking event to expand your network, strike business connections and interact with recruiters. Featured speakers include: Chef Carolina Diaz, Executive Chef of Terzo Piano and Pasta World Champion 2019.

Friday, April 26 – CAREER EXPO

9:30am – 10:00am – Registration

10:00am – 2:00pm – Career Fair
An interactive and innovative career expo with over 30 companies looking to connect and hire individuals like you. Bring plenty of resumes and business cards to seize your next career move. Take advantage of career coaching and free head shots included with admission! LIST OF PARTICIPATING COMPANIES

10:00am – 10:30am – Kick Off + Networking Activity

10:45am – 11:15am – Building Your Personal Brand While Being True to Yourself! Sponsored by BCW

11:30am – 12:00pm – Getting into the Government – Nexcom, CIA and City of Chicago

12:15pm – 12:45pm – My First 5 years in Corporate America

1:00pm – 1:30pm –  Creative Entrepreneurship

12:00pm – 2:00pm –  Career Coaching Sessions

Friday, April 26 – AWARDS GALA

6:00pm – 11:00pm – HACE’s Annual Awards Gala – Sembrando El Futuro
The Sembrando El Futuro Gala is an annual fundraiser HACE hosts to celebrate the accomplishments of its members and the generosity of its corporate partners. During this event we recognize community leaders and organizations that have demonstrated the values of HACE in achievement, ethics, and empowering others. Tickets include reception, dinner, awards ceremony, dancing and more!

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THURSDAY – LEADERSHIP SUMMIT SPEAKERS

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Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion
Verizon
EVP, Global Human Resources
Nielsen
VP, Global System Integrators
AT&T
Chief Diversity Officer
Eli Lilly & Company
President, North America
BCW
Director, Community Commerce & Partnerships
MillerCoors
Supplier Diversity Manager
U.S. Cellular
CEO & Managing Partner – Toroso Investments LLC
FARO Associates LLC
VP of U.S. Franchising Strategy
McDonald’s
Audit Specialist
Allstate
Sr. Business Project Manager, Office of D&I
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
SVP, Diversity & Inclusion
BCW

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Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
United Airlines

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Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion
Sodexo

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President and CEO
HACE

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Manager, Supervisor & Regulation
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

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Global Sr. Marketing Director
Eli Lilly & Company

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Executive Director, Corporate Strategy
Health Care Services Corporation

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VP, Enterprise Project Management
HCSC

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Sr. Manager, Finance & Administration
United Airlines
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Manager, Diversity & Inclusion
United Airlines

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Vice President of Human Resources
AMLI Residential

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Director of Finance
Norwegian American Hospital

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Chief International, Privacy and IP Counsel
RR Donnelley

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President, Founder and Co-Head of FARO Advisory
FARO Associates

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EVP, Head of Planning
Edelman

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Regional Territory Manager
Grupo Bimbo

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President & CEO
Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation

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General Counsel (Americas) & CEO Casa Barilla Restaurants
Barilla Group

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Partner
Grace Executive Strategies

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President & CEO
AzTech Innovation

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Manager, HRBP – Global Commercial, Marketing, Lubricants & BD
Phillips 66

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Vice President, CIT Fund Product Management
Northern Trust

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Global Inclusion Consultant/Executive Coach
Laza Gallagher Associates

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Wealth Management Advisor
TIAA

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Director of Employer Relations
Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University

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Executive Director
Lincoln Park Community Services

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Diversity and Inclusion Talent Acquisition Leader
Verizon

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President and CEO
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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Director, Braintree Global  Underwriting
Paypal, Inc.

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VP, Business Banking Director Relationship Mgr
PNC Bank

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Chief HR Officer & SVP
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

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Operations Officer
McDonald’s Corporation

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VP, Human Resources
Barilla Americas

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Sr. Credit and Collections Analyst
AT&T

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Strategic Engagement & Outreach
McDonald’s Corporation

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Consumer Relations Associate Manager
PepsiCo

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President and CEO
United States Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce

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Associate Medical Director, US Medical Affairs
Abbvie

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HR Business Partner – Manager
ADP

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Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Omnicom MediaGroup

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Sr HRIS Analyst
Hyatt

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Enterprise Customer Success Manager
LinkedIn

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Regional Sales Vice President
Grainger

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Chief Operational Resource
CIA

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Founder and President
Environmental Analyst Inc.

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VP, Talent Acquisition and Learning Development 
Walgreens

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VP, Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity & Culture
Advance Auto Parts

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EVP, Managing Dierctor, Chicago Market
BCW

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FRIDAY – CAREER SUMMIT & EXPO SPEAKERS

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Chef Di Cucina
Terzo Piano

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Digital Marketing Assistant Manager
PepsiCo

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Banda Singer

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Chief Diversity Officer
City of Chicago

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Author, Poet & Educator

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SVP, Diversity & Inclusion
BCW

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Writer, Creator, Actress, Co-Director
Pinkslipped

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Account Supervisor
BCW

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Account Executive
Assurance

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Account Executive
Gallagher

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Investigator
CIA

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Director of Talent Acquisition
Navy Exchange (Nexcom)

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GALA AWARDEES

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SPONSORS

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Click here for Conference Sponsorship Information.

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TRAVEL/HOTEL INFORMATION

 

2019 Conference Hotel

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

221 N. Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60601

HACE’s Conference rate: $249/night STD 1 King Bed (Reg $299)
Deadline for HACE block rate: March 27, 2019

Attention: To receive the HACE Conference discount, you MUST use code HACE19 with conference dates listed above or click HERE.

(Please note, guests should personalize their dates.)

Visit the official website here.

Area: Dive into the rich culture of downtown Chicago from the striking Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, minutes from the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Navy Pier. Designed by famed architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects, our hotel places guests in the heart of the city, surrounded by noteworthy attractions and Financial District businesses. The Aqua Hotel was the first Radisson Blu in the United States, offering an innovative new standard for upscale accommodation in Chicago. It is also the only hotel in the city to achieve Platinum level status in the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Program.

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