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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who should attend this conference?
The over 1,000 attendees, expected at this year’s Diversity and Women Leadership Summit & Gala, are leaders of the most progressive organizations and corporations. A patchwork of business leaders of over 100 Fortune 500 corporations, will share the very strategies that create diversity in the world of business today. Individuals who have responsibilities in the areas of Diversity, Marketplace, Human Resources, Workplace, Multicultural Marketing etc. should participate in this event.
Q. Sponsorship Opportunities: Please, contact Meghan Donnelly at 202-463-3782 to learn more about these opportunities.
Q. Is there a discount for sending a group of people from a business?
Yes. A special rate applies if you register as a group. See registration page.
Q. Will I be able to register for this event onsite?
Onsite registration for this event will be available; however, we strongly encourage prospective program attendees to take advantage of the pre-registration rates.
Q. What are the registration desk hours?
The conference registration begins 7:00 am on Thursday, November 1, and on Friday, November 2, 2007.
Q. What is included in my registration fee?
Registration to the Summit includes the following:
Thursday, November 1- Morning General Session, Legacy Awards Luncheon, Breakout Sessions, CEO Forum (Roundtable), CEO Diversity leadership Awards Reception, CEO Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner.
Friday, November 2- Morning general session, breakout sessions, DOLA Awards Luncheon, and afternoon general session.
Q. If I register for the conference and then cannot make it, can I get a refund or send someone else in my place?
We will be providing refunds to individuals who cancel before the cut-off date October 19. There is an administrative $45 cancellation fee. If you would like to send someone in your place, you may make that substitution at any time.
Q. I am driving to the conference, will there be any parking available?
Self- Parking fee: $23 and for daily offsite parking please contact the Hilton hotel (202)-483-3000 for details
Q. What hotels are available?
NALC is being held at the Hilton Hotel. To book your hotel room you must first register for the conference. Please, refer to “Diversity Best Practices” to receive a special negotiated rate. Single occupancy is $299 and double occupancy $319 plus tax.
Q. How can I get from the airport to my hotel?
Washington DC is serviced by three major airports. Please refer to Hotel section of the NALC Web site to obtained additional information.
Q. What is the proper attire for this conference?
The Summit events on both Thursday and Friday are business/professional. Please know, conference rooms can be very hard to keep at a desirable temperature, so you might want to pack a sweater or light jacket.
The Gala awards dinner is held on the evening of Thursday, November 1. The dinner is cocktail attire. (men wear typically dark suits and women cocktail dresses, or fancy pant suits)
Q. Will there be an opportunity to network with other conference attendees?
Yes. The program reception, breakout sessions and refreshment breaks offer each attendee the opportunity to make new professional contacts. Please come prepared with plenty of business cards.