Schedule

Theme: Advancing Collaboration, Leadership, and Cultural Connection

January 15, 2026“Leading with Cultural Intelligence”
Explore how awareness and collaboration enhance leadership and strengthen cross-organizational partnerships.

April 16, 2026“Collaborative Leadership in Action”
Learn strategies for building effective alliances and leading shared initiatives across sectors and communities.

July 16, 2026“Connecting Communities Through Innovation”
Discover how creativity and cooperation drive meaningful progress among multicultural organizations and leaders.

November 12, 2026“The Power of Partnership: Building Long-Term Collaboration”
A year-end conversation reflecting on collective achievements and outlining pathways for continued cooperation and growth.

January 27–28, 2026National Multicultural Tech Conference
A two-day forum connecting technology leaders, educators, and innovators focused on how digital collaboration strengthens communication and leadership across communities.

March 10–11, 2026National Multicultural Leadership Conference
A national gathering of professionals and decision-makers exploring cooperative leadership, organizational growth, and cultural engagement.

October 7–8, 2026National Multicultural Conference
A cornerstone event highlighting unity, strategic collaboration, and the shared progress achieved through national partnerships.

August 3–7, 2026National Multicultural Week
A nationwide observance celebrating cooperation, cultural appreciation, and shared leadership through forums, spotlights, and recognition events.

August 15 – September 15, 2026Multicultural Heritage Month
A month-long celebration honoring the achievements and ongoing contributions of multicultural communities and organizations across the country.

January 2, 2024 Webinar – Belonging 101
February 6, 2024 Webinar – Inclusive Teams
March 5, 2024 Webinar – DEI Best Practices
April 2, 2024 Webinar – Talent Comes in All Shades
May 7, 2024 Webinar – Failure to Include is a Failure to Lead
June 4, 2024 Webinar – Belonging 101
July 2, 2024 Webinar – Inclusive Teams
August 6, 2024 Webinar – DEI Best Practices
September 3, 2024 Webinar – Talent Comes in All Shades
October 1, 2024 Webinar – Failure to Include is a Failure to Lead
November 5, 2024 Webinar – Belonging 101
December 3, 2024 Webinar – Inclusive Teams

Webinars

Every third Thursday of the month, the National Multicultural Coalition will host a webinar accept for Jan and Dec. Each webinar is from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. CST. Listed below is the schedule as well as the topics covered.

Webinar Date
Inclusive Leadership February 20, 2025
Inclusive Teams March 19, 2025
Belonging 101 April 17, 2025
DEI Best Practices May 15, 2025
Phycological Safety in the Workplace June 18, 2025
Emerging Leaders July 17, 2025
Implicit Bias August 15, 2025
Creating Your Significance – Creating Your Personal Brand September 19, 2025
Anti-Racist October 17, 2025
Workplace Equity November 14, 2025

Events

National Multicultural Coalition Leadership Week
Women in Leadership Symposium
DEIB Best Practice Roundtable
Emerging Leaders Summit
National Multicultural Coalition Inclusion Conference
Multicultural Leadership Rountable
AI Multicultural Coalition Roundtable

Certification Classes

All Certification Classes are virtual. The classes include 2 full days of training with the third day being testing. Those that pass the class are designated as DFCP (Diversity First Certified Professional).

Certification Classes are TBD