ERG Summit: Reimagining for the Future

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ERG Summit: Reimagining for the Future

Join Greater Philadelphia's Independence Business Alliance for a summit that moves beyond the "doomsday" narrative and confronts the future of work head-on. In a world of constant change, we’re shifting the focus from simply reacting to proactively leading. This event is designed to equip ERG leaders and members, DEI and HR practitioners, and business innovators with a pragmatic playbook to thrive in the new normal.

You will gain actionable strategies to re-imagine and re-energize your employee groups, transforming them into vital catalysts for engagement and cultural change. The takeaways will enable your ERG for business-aligned impact rooted within the strategic mission of your organization. Leave not just with ideas, but with the tools to champion the value of your work, build a powerful culture of belonging, and forge a new standard for inclusive leadership and community impact.

This Summit is for:

ERG Leaders and Members
Executive Sponsors
HR, Talent, and DE&I Practitioners
Business Leaders
LGBTQ+ and allied community members
Those curious about ERGs

What you can expect:

Connections and networking with like-minded peers
Practical tips and takeaways to apply right away
Interactive workshops for in-the-moment ideation
Dynamic learning moments from peers and subject-matter experts

After attending, participants will

Be able to navigate current and future workplace trends with business-aligned strategies that meet people where they are
Shift from a reactive approach to a proactive one, using practical tools and resources to move forward and evolve within the new normal.
Be equipped with actionable strategies to "re-imagine" their employee resource groups for sustainable success
Empowered to influence organizational culture, elevate belonging, and clearly articulate the value of ERGs to decision-makers

Date: October 2, 2025

Time: 11am-5pm ET,

ConnX networking event from 5:30-7:30pm ET for those interested!

Location: University City Science Center

3675 Market St., Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

Cost: Free for IBA members and Corporate Partners, $25 for non-members, non-Corporate Partners

Sponsorship Opportunities will be available soon! Please reach out to maggie@thinkiba.com to learn more and secure sponsorship.

ERG Summit: Reimagining for the Future

Thursday Oct 02 2025, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
University City Science Center
3675 Market St., Suite 400
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States
19104

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