“60 Years of the Civil Rights Act: Pursuing Justice / Celebrating Progress” celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Industry professionals are invited to join EEO, HR, and Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) professionals and practitioners from private, state & local, and federal organizations in New Orleans, La. August 19-22 for the 2024 EXCEL Training Conference. Attendees will learn about the latest developments from leading EEO/HR professionals, industry consultants, academics, attorneys, professional speakers and trainers, and industry suppliers. The 70+ pre-conference and workshop sessions will cover employment topics including harassment in the workplace and the EEOC’s newly updated guidance, eliminating barriers in recruitment and hiring; pay equity; racial and systemic discrimination; AI and algorithmic fairness; emerging and developing issues regarding workers affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA); and discrimination influenced by or arising as backlash in response to local, national, or global events. EXCEL 2024 attendees will gain practical knowledge, ideas, and tools to help them succeed in their jobs and bring value to their organizations. Additionally, the conference will offer continuing education credits for HR Certification Institute (HRCI), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and Continuing Legal Education (CLE).
This year's EXCEL keynote speakers include EEOC Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels, civil rights pioneer Dr. Leona Tate, executive director of the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights, Dr. Leah Raby, and retired lieutenant colonel and leadership expert, Dr. Christopher Shannon.
