Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity Presents "A Time for Innovation"

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Twin Cities will once again host the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity March 20 through 22, 2012, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Minnesota's central location, quickly growing diversity and unparalleled concentration of Fortune 500 companies make it the ideal place for the nation's leading conference on diversity and inclusion. 

The 24th annual conference will feature three keynotes from high-profile global leaders, 64 sessions within eight tracks, a career fair, diversity awards, plus opportunities to network and share best practices. The theme, "A Time for Innovation," will spark insightful conversation in addition to providing smart, practical, ready-to-use tools for people who believe that advancing diversity and inclusion is not just a moral imperative but a competitive advantage in today's global economy.

"When it comes to the work of diversity and inclusion, today's leaders and practitioners are constantly facing new realities," said Steve Humerickhouse, director of the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity. "The Forum actively meets diversity and inclusion challenges head on with collaboration, invigorating discussion and rich, interactive experiences."

Keynote presentations will feature Carol Evans, president of Working Mother Media and CEO of Diversity Best Practice; Stephen Frost, head of Diversity & Inclusion, London

Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd; and Sergio Rial, executive vice president and CFO, Cargill, Inc. Sessions are divided into three categories, including practical application, best practices and challenging issues, and the eight program tracks range from broad categories such as Critical or Emerging Issues and Global Diversity, to specific areas such as Government, Health Care and Legal/HR.

The forum is designed for professionals who manage a diverse workforce or are responsible for diversity within organizations of all sizes. It also is recommended for anyone working with a multicultural clientele. Attendees come for the Forum's unique, expertly curated presentation of the field's most passionate thought leaders, fresh perspectives and innovative ideas related to diversity and inclusion.

Participants can choose to attend either the full three-day conference from March 20-22, 2012, or single-day conference sessions consisting of professional development institutes on March 20 and conference sessions on either March 21 or 22. Special rates for travel and accommodations also are available. For more information and to register, visit http://www.stthomas.edu/mcf.

About The Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity

The Multicultural Forum began in 1988 as a two-hour videoconference and has grown into the nation's leading conference for advancing diversity in the workplace. Presented by the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas in partnership with the National Black MBA Association Twin Cities, the Forum offers active collaboration, thought leadership and valuable tools that meet the challenges of diversity and inclusion.

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